Ireland tightens family reunification rules for migrants and refugeesIreland is introducing stricter family reunification rules starting June 12, 2026. Irish citizens and certain non-EEA nationals will need h...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': Democratic Republic of Congo conflict-displacedDorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in th...
29 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisonedAsylum seekers deported from the United States are being held against their will in Equatorial Guinea. The Trump administration struck a de...
28 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alivePresident Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies r...
25 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: 'Cherish the natural world, because…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster who's turning 100 soonQuote of the Day: Sir David Attenborough, a renowned naturalist, turns 100. His impactful quote highlights our deep connection to nature. H...
17 May, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Drones, bullets and cartel warfare fuel an invisible displacement crisis in MexicoElderly residents like Maria Cabrera are forced to flee their homes in Tula, Mexico, due to escalating cartel violence. Drone attacks and b...
16 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive powerPresident Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly ignored federal court orders. This defiance spans various policy areas, from immigra...
02 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdownThe Trump administration is shifting from public, aggressive immigration enforcement tactics to a quieter approach, despite maintaining hig...
02 May, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
West Bengal Elections Phase 2: BJP’s southern gamble meets Mamata’s fortressWest Bengal votes today in the final phase of assembly elections. The outcome will decide if the TMC keeps its southern dominance or the BJ...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
PM Modi invokes ‘Anga, Banga, Kalinga’ as three pillars to reshape Bengal and power eastern India’s risePrime Minister Narendra Modi has stated the West Bengal assembly elections are crucial for eastern India's future. He believes a strong Ben...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Iranians have long sought work and relative stability in Turkey; the war could force some to returnIranians in Turkey are struggling with visa renewals and economic difficulties. A regional war and sanctions have worsened their situation....
22 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled - making it one of the longest waits in worldThe UK government plans to significantly increase the time migrants must wait for permanent residency, doubling the standard period to ten ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Ejected from US, rejected by Bhutan and Nepal: Himalayan refugees face statelessnessBhutanese refugees, once resettled in the U.S., face a dire situation after being deported due to criminal convictions. Bhutan refuses to a...
20 Jul, 2025, 10.22 AM IST
UN Chief welcomes positive steps announced by Biden administration on migration, refugeesOn his first day in office, Biden reversed some of former President Donald Trump's immigration policies, such as lifting a travel ban on pe...
21 Jan, 2021, 10.42 AM IST
UN appeals for funds to shield refugees from coronavirusThe refugee agency pointed out that 34 of the more than 100 countries affected by the global COVID-19 outbreak host refugee populations of ...
10 Mar, 2020, 09.51 PM IST
US drastically slashes refugee intake to 45,000The regional breakdown will be: Africa, 19,000; East Asia, 5,000; Europe and Central Asia, 2,000; Latin America and the Caribbean, 1,500; N...
28 Sep, 2017, 01.28 PM IST
Strongly hope US immigration ban is temporary: UN ChiefTrump's on Friday signed an executive order that, among things, suspends the US refugee programme for 120 days and bars entry of refugees f...
31 Jan, 2017, 01.54 PM IST