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Politics · Latin AmericaFirst flight of US third-country nationals arrives in Jamaica
The first flight carrying third-country nationals from the United States has arrived in Jamaica. The arrival signals the start of a controversial agreement that uses the Caribbean nation as a transit hub for migrants, with its legality set to be debated by the Supreme Court.
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Politics · AfricaTransgender woman deported to Central African Republic from US
Daniela Fuentes, a 32-year-old transgender woman from Cuba, has been deported from the United States to the Central African Republic. She lived openly in Miami, working as a hairdresser and performing in drag, but now lives in hiding in Bangui.
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Politics · United StatesBurundi to accept US deportees under specific conditions
Burundi has agreed to accept individuals deported from the United States, provided they are not facing prosecution or have links to terrorism. This comes as a US appeals court ruling has cast doubt on the broader deportation program.
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Politics · United StatesUS restricts visas for birth tourism facilitators
The US has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals involved in facilitating "birth tourism." The policy, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aims to curb the practice of foreigners travelling to the US primarily to give birth so their children can obtain US citizenship.
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Politics · United StatesTrump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee to September 2027
President Donald Trump renewed an executive order that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas until 21 September 2027. A Boston appeals court is reviewing a June decision that declared the fee illegal, and the White House says the renewal targets employers that have laid off American workers.
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Politics · United StatesUS Labor Department Suspends Cognizant PERM Filings Over Visa Fraud Probe
The US Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant's PERM green card filings amid an investigation into alleged visa fraud. Cloudera also faces a suspension of its filings. The probe intensifies scrutiny of employment-based immigration programs.
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Politics · United StatesUN Demands US Accountability for 23 Migrant Deaths in Custody
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for the US to be held accountable for the deaths of 23 migrants in custody in 2026. Volker Türk also urged the US to stop deportations to countries where migrants may suffer irreparable harm.
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US deports dozens to Central African Republic, including Afghan with US military ties
The United States deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic on Saturday. Among them was an Afghan man whose brothers had collaborated with the U.S. military and who had been granted protection against deportation to Afghanistan by a U.S. judge.
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Politics · United StatesCurtis Wright returns to Canada after US immigration detention
Curtis Wright, 40, has returned to Canada after spending 10 months in US immigration detention. He fought to remain in the United States to be with his two sons but was ultimately deported.
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Tohono O'odham Nation alleges border wall contractors trespassed on tribal land
The Trump administration has begun building a border wall project on land belonging to the Tohono O'odham Nation in southern Arizona. The tribe alleges federal agents and contractors trespassed on its land, damaging sacred sites, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection states the area is a dangerous smuggling route.
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Deportees sent to Equatorial Guinea after refusing Liberia landing
Six people deported from the US to Liberia refused to leave the plane and were subsequently sent to Equatorial Guinea. The group included nationals from Cuba, Brazil, and Cameroon, with one deportee citing fear of danger in Liberia.
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Politics · United StatesFirst US deportation flight to Haiti since TPS cancellation carries 161
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement flight landed in Cap-Haïtien on 21 August 2026 with 161 passengers, the first deportation to Haiti since the Trump administration ended temporary protected status for more than 350,000 Haitians. All were released on arrival.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesSalvadoran national charged with stabbing death of Virginia mother Carmen Puch
A 19-year-old Salvadoran national, previously released into the U.S. after crossing the border in 2024, has been arrested and charged with the fatal stabbing of 42-year-old Carmen Lizet Puch at Great Falls Park in Virginia on 18 August 2026. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed his immigration status and prior release.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration proposes $3bn rule to block tax credits for illegal immigrants
The Trump administration proposed rules to block illegal immigrants from receiving refund payments through four refundable tax credits, estimating $3bn in savings. The changes target the adoption, child, American opportunity and earned income tax credits, affecting nearly 1 million people.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Department of Justice appeals dismissal of human smuggling charges against Abrego Garcia
The US Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court on 17 August 2026 to reinstate human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, after a judge dismissed them in May. The judge ruled the prosecution was selective and vindictive, citing statements by then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Abrego Garcia’s defence calls the case politically motivated.
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Politics · United StatesFederal judge allows Trump administration to end TPS for Somali immigrants
A federal judge cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants, affecting roughly 1,100 people. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that narrowed courts' ability to review TPS terminations, and is part of a broader effort to roll back protections for multiple countries.
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Politics · United StatesUS revokes 600 visas in crackdown on birth tourism networks
The US State Department revoked over 600 visas in July 2026 as part of a crackdown on birth tourism, where foreign nationals travel to give birth in the US to secure citizenship for their children. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, including a new task force, at a press conference in the Philippines.
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Politics · United StatesUS revokes 175,000 visas under Trump over crime and fraud
The US State Department has revoked over 175,000 visas since President Donald Trump began his second term, citing criminal activity, visa violations and fraud. Assault, drunk driving and birth tourism were among the leading reasons for the cancellations, the department said.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats probe Trump administration over deportation of military families
Congressional Democrats launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s efforts to deport military service members and their families, citing an Associated Press report that found over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops have been detained by immigration authorities. The probe focuses on coordination between the Pentagon and DHS.
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Trump administration detained over 50 military family members since 2025
An Associated Press investigation found more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops have been detained since President Trump began his second term, with at least six deported. The Department of Homeland Security does not track these cases, and the Pentagon declined to comment.
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