Malaysia has ordered the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while it implements a new national registration program (DPP). Rights advocates warn this move could leave newly arrived asylum seekers without proof of protection, creating a dangerous gap in a country without formal asylum law.
The High Court heard arguments regarding the Home Office's decision to house up to 540 asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex. Community group Crowborough Shield claims the Home Office acted without openness and wrongly invoked emergency planning powers, a claim the Home Office disputes.
Spain secured their first FIFA World Cup title since 2010 by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Argentina played with 10 men after Enzo Fernández was sent off, while a controversial half-time show and a post-game incident involving Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino also occurred.
Refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru face severe food and water insecurity, with many skipping meals despite Australia spending over $9m per person last financial year. A new ASRC survey reveals the $260 fortnightly payment is insufficient for basic needs amid high import costs and poor conditions.
An asylum seeker staying at the Bell hotel in Epping, Essex, was arrested in July 2025 for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The incident led to violent protests by local residents and far-right groups, as well as counter-protests, drawing attention from Elon Musk.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, as part of an "one in one out" asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, to facilitate the 'one in one out' asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
An asylum seeker brought to the UK via the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme has spoken out, calling it unjust that his legal entry depended on another asylum seeker's deportation to France. The scheme allows one asylum seeker to enter the UK legally for each one deported.
A town in the UK, Epping, became a focal point for far-right activism and xenophobia in 2025 after a hotel was repurposed to house asylum seekers. Protests, fueled by a sexual assault case involving an asylum seeker, escalated into violence and widespread unrest, impacting residents and asylum seekers alike.
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration unlawfully shares confidential personal information of Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, potentially exposing them to persecution, torture, and death upon deportation.
A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration shared sensitive details of Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially putting them at grave risk. Lawyers claim information from asylum applications, including personal details and reasons for fear, was disclosed.
A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration shared sensitive details of Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially putting applicants at grave risk of persecution upon return. The suit claims information from asylum applications, including identifying details and political opinions, was disclosed.
A lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. alleges the Trump administration shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering lives. The suit claims U.S. agencies met with Iranian officials, using Pakistan as an intermediary, to share details on asylum claims, including those related to religious conversion, sexuality, and participation in protests.
A lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. alleges that Trump administration immigration agencies shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering individuals fleeing persecution. The suit claims this practice violates national regulations and seeks to halt future disclosures.
Spain's socialist-led government program to regularize undocumented migrants and asylum seekers has received over 1 million applications, far exceeding the initial target of 500,000. The scheme offers residence and work permits to those meeting specific criteria, aiming to address Spain's demographic crisis and economic growth needs. The initiative faces criticism from right-wing parties.
The UK government plans to introduce measures requiring asylum seekers to repay approximately £10,000 for accommodation and support once they begin earning, as part of the new Immigration and Asylum Bill. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated this demonstrates asylum support is a responsibility, but refugee advocates criticize it as an "extra tax" on vulnerable individuals.
Ladidi Shaibu, 35, a Nigerian woman with albinism, was denied asylum in the US despite fears of persecution and ritual attacks in both Nigeria and Uganda. Her lawyer calls the decision "ridiculous," citing US policy changes under the Trump administration.
UK government plans require asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 for accommodation and support once they start earning. The measures, part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, aim to recover costs from adults with sufficient funds, drawing criticism for being unfair and impractical.
The UK plans to introduce a means-tested scheme requiring asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 for state-funded living costs, sparking criticism from charities as unfair and impractical.
The US has stopped accepting new asylum seekers after the Supreme Court upheld key parts of Trump's immigration agenda, including turning away new asylum seekers at the Mexican border and ending temporary protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants.
The UK Home Office will introduce new capped safe and legal routes for asylum seekers, allowing organizations like universities and community groups to sponsor refugees. This aims to protect genuine refugees while closing loopholes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws for asylum applications. The government faces pressure to reduce hotel costs and address illegal immigration.
The UK Home Office will introduce new 'capped safe and legal' asylum routes later this year, allowing organizations like universities and community groups to sponsor refugees. This aims to protect genuine refugees while closing loopholes, alongside reforms to human rights and modern slavery laws to tackle 'vexatious' claims. A refugee work route is also planned for next year.
The US Supreme Court issued multiple rulings empowering the Trump administration to end humanitarian protections for Haitians and Syrians, block asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, and grant broad discretion for deporting green card holders.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that non-citizens arriving at the border do not automatically qualify for asylum and can be turned away if still outside the country, upholding a Trump administration policy.
