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Politics · United StatesTrump administration cuts legal immigration from Muslim-majority countries by 96%
Data released by the State Department indicate that legal immigration from 45 Muslim-majority nations fell by more than 96 per cent after Donald Trump returned to the White House, with Afghan arrivals collapsing to single‑digit numbers and refugee admissions reaching zero.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump Administration Extends Qatar Camp for Afghan Allies
The Trump administration is extending the life of Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar for nine months. The camp houses over 1,000 Afghans who assisted the U.S. war effort or are relatives of U.S. service members and was set to close.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court allows Trump administration to resume migrant deportations
The Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own. The court will hear arguments on the policy in December, with three liberal justices dissenting from the decision.
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PoliticsCarney suggests Canada may increase immigration levels
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada's immigration system is back under control and indicated that a "controlled increase" in population may be considered. The government is legally required to release its immigration levels plan for the next three years in just over a month.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia bans police use of shock gloves
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law prohibiting law enforcement officers from using shock gloves. The ban is set to take effect next year and will remain in place until 2030, following a period where ICE awarded a contract for such devices.
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Politics · United StatesUS immigration agency denies halting arrests of non-criminal migrants
A report claimed US immigration officers were instructed to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants and end 'collateral arrests'. The Department of Homeland Security has denied this, stating enforcement continues broadly.
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Politics · United StatesICE arrests 426 in Indiana operation, Senator Banks urges policy codification
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Indiana led to 426 arrests. Senator Jim Banks is using the sweep to advocate for codifying former President Trump's immigration policies into law, citing the need for permanent measures.
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Politics · United StatesAppeals court hears arguments on returning migrants deported to El Salvador
A U.S. appeals court heard arguments on whether to block or uphold an order for the Trump administration to return Venezuelan migrants deported to a Salvadoran prison. Judges expressed skepticism about the migrants' right to challenge their removal.
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Politics · United StatesCanadian National Charged with US Electoral Fraud
A Canadian national has been charged with three counts of electoral fraud in the United States for allegedly voting in three elections without being a US citizen. The woman faces up to three years in federal prison if convicted.
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Politics · United StatesICE officer assaults rose 1,649% in 20 months, DHS reports
Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers increased by 1,649% between January 2025 and September 2026, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin attributed the rise to "sanctuary politicians" and "vicious lies."
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Politics · United StatesWhite House directs federal agencies to speed up voter roll review
The White House is urging federal agencies to accelerate a review of voter rolls from at least 47 states. The initiative seeks to identify noncitizens who may have registered or voted illegally, with hundreds of federal officers involved in over 1,600 investigations.
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Politics · United StatesUS ICE Wasted Millions on Unused Detention Facilities, Report Says
A Government Accountability Office report found U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement wasted tens of millions of dollars on detention capacity plans that were never used. Initiatives included unused tents and warehouses, with the agency lacking a strategic plan for its budget.
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Conflict & SecurityPM Carney studied risk of US military action against Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he studied the possibility of a U.S.-led military invasion of Canada, describing it as an 'extreme tail risk' in a New York Times interview. Donald Trump had previously posted on Truth Social that Canada was 'destroying itself' with its immigration policies.
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Politics · United StatesPaul LePage says relative faces deportation due to country of origin
Paul LePage, a Republican candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District, stated that his son's father-in-law is facing deportation. LePage claims the man is being targeted because of his country of origin, despite holding a valid work permit.
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Politics · United StatesICE officer shot man in Austin, lawyer says agents 'sideswiped' car
An ICE officer shot and injured Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez in Austin, Texas. Pérez's attorney stated agents 'sideswiped' his car before firing shots and that he had entered the U.S. legally. The officer involved was reportedly a new recruit and not wearing a body camera.
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Politics · United KingdomHouseholds with foreign nationals received £11.9bn in Universal Credit
UK households with at least one foreign national received a record £11.9 billion in Universal Credit in 2025. This represents a 25% increase from the previous year, with approximately £7.7 billion paid to those not working.
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Politics · United StatesICE stops revealing locations of thousands of detainees
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly sharing the locations of thousands of detainees facing deportation. This change makes it significantly harder for lawyers and relatives to find them, according to officials and immigration advocates.
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PoliticsAustralia forecasts deaths to outnumber births by 2060s
Australia's Treasury department has released a 40-year forecast predicting that deaths will exceed births for the first time in the 2060s. The report highlights slowing population growth, an ageing demographic, and increased demand on health services as key challenges.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges 16 people in seven states for election crimes
The Department of Justice announced charges against 16 individuals across seven states for election crimes, including noncitizens casting ballots. The indictments cover illegal voting, voter registration, fraud, and firearm offenses.
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PoliticsMeloni announces limits on foreign students in Italian schools
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that the government will introduce a maximum number of foreign students per class. She also stated that parents of foreign students with integration issues will be required to learn Italian and that burqa and niqab will be banned in schools.
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