Italian authorities have launched a major investigation after a former Italian ambassador was arrested over allegations linked to the illegal sale of Schengen visas to Russian citizens.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Venezuela on Friday for key talks on border security and trade with the country’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez.

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia have agreed to deepen cooperation to strengthen their external borders and counter hybrid threats, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Lithuanian government.

An armed clash erupted on the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border, raising new security concerns in the region.

Poland has begun moving military equipment toward its border with Belarus.

Finland has finished building the second section of its border fence along the eastern frontier with Russia, the Finnish Border Guard confirmed.

The Pakistan Army is currently conducting extensive war exercises aimed at showcasing its modern military capabilities and operational preparedness, according to security sources.

Jordan's King Abdullah and Syrian President Ahmed Alsharaa have agreed to collaborate on securing their shared border to combat arms and drug trafficking, according to officials.