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Migrants/Migration (legal)

US deportations to Vietnam surge: Returnees struggle to rebuild lives in an unfamiliar country

Deportees in HCMC: Vietnamese deportees from the US met by Ho Chi Minh City Police personnel on Sept 16, for registration and settling-in process..
Deportees in HCMC: Vietnamese deportees from the US met by Ho Chi Minh City Police personnel on Sept 16, for registration and settling-in process..

Founder of UK anti-migrant group denies criminal damage by slashing small boat

People gather outside Basingstoke Magistrates Court, on the day Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo is appearing via videolink, charged with criminal damage to a small boat while an emergency responder was aboard, in Basingstoke, Britain, September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
People gather outside Basingstoke Magistrates Court, on the day Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo is appearing via videolink, charged with criminal damage to a small boat while an emergency responder was aboard, in Basingstoke, Britain, September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Pope Leo urges global action to help child migrants

Pope Leo holds the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Pope Leo holds the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Why Singlish is winning big on social media

New Zealander Angel Tao, 21, has made Instagram reels poking gentle fun at Singlish, which she picked up from Singaporean friends during her student exchange programme in China.
New Zealander Angel Tao, 21, has made Instagram reels poking gentle fun at Singlish, which she picked up from Singaporean friends during her student exchange programme in China.

American’s Singlish wedding vows a ‘love letter’ to Singapore

Although American Tyler Creasman left Singapore 15 years ago, his childhood home made such an indelible mark on him that he penned a set of Singlish wedding vows.
Although American Tyler Creasman left Singapore 15 years ago, his childhood home made such an indelible mark on him that he penned a set of Singlish wedding vows.

Ceuta border crisis fuels EUs far right despite fall in migrant arrivals, commissioner says

MIgrants gather as Police escort them from Benitez Beach to be relocated to the camp set up at the port of Ceuta, Spain, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/ Anna Surinyach
MIgrants gather as Police escort them from Benitez Beach to be relocated to the camp set up at the port of Ceuta, Spain, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/ Anna Surinyach

Spanish police launch operation to clear Ceuta migrants off beach

Police escort migrants from Benitez Beach to be relocated to the camp set up at the port of Ceuta, Spain, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/ Anna Surinyach
Police escort migrants from Benitez Beach to be relocated to the camp set up at the port of Ceuta, Spain, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/ Anna Surinyach

Sun, surf and a shorter stay: Backpackers fret over Australia’s visa crackdown

Australia’s Bondi Beach is long known as a backpacker’s paradise for its chill vibes and carefree lifestyle.
Australia’s Bondi Beach is long known as a backpacker’s paradise for its chill vibes and carefree lifestyle.

Australia tightens visa rules for foreign students, holidaymakers

International students in Australia will no longer be able to bring their family members with them under Australia’s new rules to curb migration, but students from ASEAN are exempt.
International students in Australia will no longer be able to bring their family members with them under Australia’s new rules to curb migration, but students from ASEAN are exempt.

Europe migrant sea crossings fall, but become more deadly, IOM says

Migrants rescued two days earlier are silhouetted at dawn aboard the Ocean Viking as it sails toward Salerno, Italy, September 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Migrants rescued two days earlier are silhouetted at dawn aboard the Ocean Viking as it sails toward Salerno, Italy, September 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

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