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Migrants

At least 11 migrants perish in a rescue operation near Malta

At least 11 migrants died after falling into the sea during a rescue operation in international waters near Malta, while 53 others were saved by a fishing vessel, Maltese authorities reported on Monday.

08 Jun 2026-18:04
Pope Leo begins Spain visit with praise for government

Pope Leo XIV has started his official visit to Spain by praising its government's opposition to wars as well as its support for migrants.

06 Jun 2026-23:28
Spain aims to strengthen economy by legalizing 500,000+ migrants

Spain is set to launch a major program to provide legal status to around half a million undocumented workers, aiming to connect them with jobs and boost economic growth, the country’s top immigration official told Reuters.

22 May 2026-19:58
Six migrants found dead in train boxcar in Texas amid suspected smuggling case

Six migrants, including a 14-year-old boy, were found dead inside a train boxcar in Laredo, Texas, according to local authorities. Officials said the victims included three Mexican nationals, while the remaining three were either confirmed or believed to be from Honduras.

15 May 2026-12:13
New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants from 2027

Migrants seeking New Zealand citizenship will need to pass a test covering topics such as government and human rights from 2027, ‌the country's internal affairs minister said on Wednesday.

06 May 2026-06:42
Georgia deports 103 foreign nationals in crackdown on illegal migration

Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has deported 103 foreign nationals who were found to be staying in the country illegally, according to the ministry’s Migration Department.

30 Apr 2026-11:12
African migrants in Pretoria urged to stay indoors amid anti-immigration protests - VIDEO

African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, were urged to exercise "heightened vigilance" during an anti-illegal immigration march, amid fears of xenophobic attacks.

29 Apr 2026-09:16
Over 100 migrants rescued in Channel days after £662m UK-France deal

More than 100 migrants have been rescued from the English Channel, less than a week after the UK signed a new deal with the French government to curb crossings.

28 Apr 2026-17:28
US-deported Latin American migrants await their fate in DRC

The group of 15, hailing from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, arrived last Friday in the central African country and are currently being accommodated at Venus Village, a dilapidated hotel complex on the outskirts of the capital.

24 Apr 2026-23:44
Migrant boat carrying over 250 capsizes in Andaman Sea

A boat carrying more than 250 irregular Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants reportedly sank in the Andaman Sea after departing from Cox's Bazar for Malaysia, according to a police official who spoke to Anadolu on Tuesday.

14 Apr 2026-20:14