Immigration laws

US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries

FILE PHOTO: Muslim migrants stranded after U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled all U.S. asylum appointments for migrants waiting in Mexico are seen at the Assabil shelter, the only such refuge in Mexico specifically for Muslim migrants, in Tijuana, Mexico January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jorge Duenes/File Photo

Australian far-right One Nation does U-turn on seizing foreigners’ homes

An opinion poll last week showed Australia's far-right One Nation party had become the country's most popular party.

Malaysia introduces passport with a 10-year validity period priced at $112

A person holding a Malaysian passport.

Rights groups warn of ‘climate of fear’ at US World Cup games

The World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, kicks off on June 11.

Los Angeles sheriff says ICE enforcement not expected at World Cup matches

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna said law enforcement would increase staffing around Iran’s two matches in Los Angeles.

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Left-wing Israel critics Cenk Uygur (right) and his nephew Hasan Piker had been due to speak at the SXSW London festival this week.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 31, 2026

Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on May 30.

Trump admin walks back recent Green Card announcement

The US Department of Homeland Security had earlier announced that non-citizens would need to return to their home country to apply for permanent US residency.

How curry shops got caught in Japan’s immigration crackdown

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is trying to deliver on her promise to more strictly regulate immigration and tourism.

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting

Federal agents near the scene where a federal agent shot a man from Venezuela while trying to detain him in Minneapolis, on Jan 14.

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