In Mexico, where eight Chinese Nationals were found dead on the nation's southern coast after a vessel capsized. According to the prosecutor's office, seven women and one man were aboard.

Mexico: Vessels carrying migrants capsized, 1 migrant survived tragedy

Mexico: Vessels carrying migrants capsized in Oaxaca

Rishi Sunak is facing yet another roadblock, the number of migrants arriving in the UK in the first 3 months of 2024 has hit a record high. Over 4,600 Asylum Seekers arrived in the UK on small boats by the 26th of March. Watch the video to know more!

UK: Record number of migrants crossed over into UK in 2024, trouble mounts for Rishi Sunak

UK: Migrant crossings at record high, trouble mounts for Rishi Sunak

<p>The UN's migration agency said on Tuesday (Mar 26)&nbsp;that drowning was the&nbsp;leading cause of migrant deaths&nbsp;over the past 10 years, claiming over 36,000 lives. Among the approximately 64,000 migrant deaths documented during this period, nearly 60 per cent were due&nbsp;to drowning, as disclosed in a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).</p>

<h2>Mediterranean: A dangerous passage</h2>

<p>A significant portion of these tragic incidents occurred in the Mediterranean, where over 27,000 lives were lost. This maritime route is used by migrants attempting to travel&nbsp;from northern Africa to southern Europe. The IOM highlighted the extreme dangers associated with this region and the dangerous nature of such journeys.</p>

<p>The IOM cautioned that the figures presented in the report likely underestimate the true scale of migrant deaths, as much of the data remains incomplete. Despite efforts to monitor the Mediterranean more intensively, there are challenges in obtaining reliable data, particularly in regions like the Sahara Desert where monitoring is difficult.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-agency-declares-last-year-as-the-most-fatal-for-migrants-697298">Also read |&nbsp;UN agency for migration declares 2023 as the most fatal year for migrants</a></p>

<p>Two-thirds of recorded deaths and disappearances remain unidentified, with over half lacking information regarding the migrant's sex or age. For those cases where origin could be determined, it was observed that over a third originated from conflict-ridden areas or regions with significant refugee populations.</p>

<h2>2023 and 2024 statistics</h2>

<p>The year 2023 marked the deadliest period since the IOM began collecting data, with over 8,500 deaths recorded on migration routes worldwide.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;19 froze to death on Greek border, hundreds protest against migrant pushback</strong></p>

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The UN's migration agency said on Tuesday (Mar 26) that drowning was the leading cause of migrant deaths over the past 10 years, claiming over 36,000 lives. Among the approximately 64,000 migrant deaths documented during this period, nearly 60 per cent were due to drowning, as disclosed in a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The UN's migration agency said on Tuesday (Mar 26) that drowning was the leading cause of migrant deaths over the past 10 years, claiming over 36,000 lives. Among the approximately 64,000 migrant deaths documented during this period, nearly 60 per cent were due to drowning, as disclosed in a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Mediterranean: A dangerous passage A significant portion of these tragic incidents occurred in the Mediterranean, where over 27,000 lives were lost. This maritime route is used by migrants attempting to travel from northern Africa to southern Europe. The IOM highlighted the extreme dangers associated with this region and the dangerous nature of such journeys. The IOM cautioned that the figures presented in the report likely underestimate the true scale of migrant deaths, as much of the data remains incomplete. Despite efforts to monitor the Mediterranean more intensively, there are challenges in obtaining reliable data, particularly in regions like the Sahara Desert where monitoring is difficult. Also read | UN agency for migration declares 2023 as the most fatal year for migrants Two-thirds of recorded deaths and disappearances remain unidentified, with over half lacking information regarding the migrant's sex or age. For those cases where origin could be determined, it was observed that over a third originated from conflict-ridden areas or regions with significant refugee populations. 2023 and 2024 statistics The year 2023 marked the deadliest period since the IOM began collecting data, with over 8,500 deaths recorded on migration routes worldwide. Also watch | 19 froze to death on Greek border, hundreds protest against migrant pushback The trend has persisted into 2024, with the organisation noting that current figures are equally alarming. Despite a slight decline in arrivals via the Mediterranean route compared to the previous year, the number of deaths remains distressingly high. (With inputs from agencies)

Most migrant deaths in past 10 years were due to drowning, UN says

<p>In a maddening chaotic situation, more than 100 migrants tried to enter the United States illegally by running towards the El Paso border wall on Thursday (Mar 21).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this wild attempt, the migrants knocked over the guards and broke through the razor wire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to US media reports, nearly 600 migrants had gathered at the international border. There was a 'spring surge’ of migrants who were coming to the border with the hope of gaining access to the country.</p>

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<p>Efforts were being made by the Texas National Guard to organise them into smaller groups, however, the situation became tense after&nbsp;the guardsmen separated some children and women from adult males.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/make-america-great-again-migrants-or-cannibals-trump-compares-migrants-to-hannibal-lecter-696750">Trump rants against migrants, compares them to Hannibal Lecter and mocks their languages</a></p>

<h2><strong>'Help, they’re kids,'&nbsp;cry&nbsp;migrants as guards ask them to 'get the f**k back'</strong></h2>

<p>In the video of the chaotic scuffle, migrants, especially men, were seen rushing to the Texas troops.</p>

<p>The men, wearing winter jackets, gloves and hoodies, pulled the fencing away and tried to gain entry through the concertina wire.</p>

<p>The guards were holding rifles and continued blocking the border for the migrants, even though they were heavily outnumbered.</p>

<p>Some guards even placed their hands on the migrants to push them back as the scene became more chaotic.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US top court lets Texas immigration law take effect allowing state to arrest, deport migrants</strong></p>

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<p>In the footage, some migrants were seen earlier putting their hands up for surrender and after some seconds, scrambling through and even trying to come through the legs of the guards and in the process, knocking them out.</p>

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<p>Some migrants also started shouting at the guards at the border gate. “We have women and children, we’re hungry,” a migrant was heard screaming.</p>

<p>“Help, help, help, they’re kids,” someone else cried. Texas National Guard quickly tried to secure the area. “Get the f**k back,” yelled one guard, while trying to control the situation.</p>

<p>Some of those migrants were arrested and taken to the United States for legal proceedings, as per local media reports. Speaking to the local KFOX14 news station, border patrol agent Orlando Marrero said, “The migrants that we encountered here today at gate 36 will be taken to a processing centre.”</p>

<p>Texas on Tuesday (Mar 19) started the process of implementing SB4, which is a new law that empowers state and local authorities to arrest people for illegally entering the country. However, the measure was blocked by an appeals court hours after the Supreme Court gave the permission to bring the law into effect.</p>

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In a maddening chaotic situation, more than 100 migrants tried to enter the United States illegally by running towards the El Paso border wall on Thursday (Mar 21).

In a maddening chaotic situation, more than 100 migrants tried to enter the United States illegally by running towards the El Paso border wall on Thursday (Mar 21). In this wild attempt, the migrants knocked over the guards and broke through the razor wire. According to US media reports, nearly 600 migrants had gathered at the international border. There was a 'spring surge’ of migrants who were coming to the border with the hope of gaining access to the country. This is the moment when TX National Guard became overrun by migrants rioting to get across the border here in El Paso today We were there and saw it all happen. Absolute chaos here. pic.twitter.com/VN6Kf663ie — Jennie Taer (@JennieSTaer) March 21, 2024 × Efforts were being made by the Texas National Guard to organise them into smaller groups, however, the situation became tense after the guardsmen separated some children and women from adult males. Also Read: Trump rants against migrants, compares them to Hannibal Lecter and mocks their languages 'Help, they’re kids,' cry migrants as guards ask them to 'get the f**k back' In the video of the chaotic scuffle, migrants, especially men, were seen rushing to the Texas troops. The men, wearing winter jackets, gloves and hoodies, pulled the fencing away and tried to gain entry through the concertina wire. The guards were holding rifles and continued blocking the border for the migrants, even though they were heavily outnumbered. Some guards even placed their hands on the migrants to push them back as the scene became more chaotic. Watch: US top court lets Texas immigration law take effect allowing state to arrest, deport migrants In the footage, some migrants were seen earlier putting their hands up for surrender and after some seconds, scrambling through and even trying to come through the legs of the guards and in the process, knocking them out. BREAKING: A riot just broke out here in El Paso Hundreds of migrants decided they had enough of TX National Guard returning them to Mexico and rushed the border wall here. Thankful to be here w/ @JamesBreeden pic.twitter.com/sY84y8QiYi — Jennie Taer (@JennieSTaer) March 21, 2024 × Some migrants also started shouting at the guards at the border gate. “We have women and children, we’re hungry,” a migrant was heard screaming. “Help, help, help, they’re kids,” someone else cried. Texas National Guard quickly tried to secure the area. “Get the f**k back,” yelled one guard, while trying to control the situation. Some of those migrants were arrested and taken to the United States for legal proceedings, as per local media reports. Speaking to the local KFOX14 news station, border patrol agent Orlando Marrero said, “The migrants that we encountered here today at gate 36 will be taken to a processing centre.” Texas on Tuesday (Mar 19) started the process of implementing SB4, which is a new law that empowers state and local authorities to arrest people for illegally entering the country. However, the measure was blocked by an appeals court hours after the Supreme Court gave the permission to bring the law into effect. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Wild scene on US border as 100 migrants hit guards and burst through razor wire

The Supreme Court has allowed the state of Texas to enforce a law that gives the police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border. Watch in for more details!

Rifts emerge in US-Mexico ties, cross-border tensions on rise

A German charity NGO has accused the Libyan Coast Guard of interfering during a Rescue Mission in the southern Mediterranean Sea. A video shot by the crew members shows the Coast Guard maneuvering very close to two rescue boats and a wooden boat of migrants. Watch to know more!

German NGO accuses Libyan coast guard of hampering migrant rescue operations

As Haiti's beleaguered security forces fight to keep criminal gangs from taking over the country, the United States is taking measures to prepare for a potential wave of maritime migration.

US prepares for potential influx of Haitian migrants as violence continues

Migrants who have been refused asylum in the UK will be offered thousands of pounds to move to Rwanda under a new "voluntary" scheme drawn up by the government.

UK: Failed asylum seekers to be paid $3,840 to move to Rwanda

UK government to pay failed asylum seekers to move to Rwanda

UK exploring plans to pay failed asylum seekers for moving to Rwanda

<p>Donald Trump, vying for a Republican nomination for the November presidential elections, has once again displayed his dislike for&nbsp;migrants. On Monday (March 4), the former US president compared migrants to the character Hannibal Lecter from the movie "The Silence of the Lambs," and said many of them come from "insane asylums".</p>

<h2><strong>'Rough people' from 'mental institutions'</strong></h2>

<p>In a lengthy interview with Right Side Broadcasting Network, Trump said, "They're rough people, in many cases from jails, prisons, from mental institutions, insane asylums."</p>

<p>"You know, insane asylums, that’s 'Silence of the Lambs' stuff," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/super-tuesday-showdown-trump-and-biden-lead-the-pack-who-will-win-presidential-nominations-696700">Super Tuesday showdown: Trump and Biden lead the pack. Who will win presidential nominations?</a></strong></p>

<p>"Hannibal Lecter, anybody know Hannibal Lecter?" he asked a doting audience at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.</p>

<p>"We don't want them in this country," stressed the 2024 presidential race hopeful.</p>

<p>In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' Hannibal Lecter is a deranged cannibal and a serial killer.</p>

<h2><strong>Dehumanising for votes</strong></h2>

<p>NBC News reports that Trump, whose campaign motto is "Make America Great Again", further dehumanised migrants by making fun of their languages, comparing them to alien languages from planet Mars.</p>

<p>"We don't even have teachers of some of these languages. Who would think that? We have languages that are, like, from, from the planet Mars?" asked Trump, before answering his own questions with "Nobody, nobody knows how to, you know, speak it."<br />
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He also claimed that due to migrants there were no more sports in cities like New York.</p>

<p>"We have children that are no longer going to school. They're throwing them out of the park. There's no more Little Leagues, there's no more sports, there's no more life in New York and so many of these cities," he said.</p>

<p>Pouncing on this false statement, the Biden campaign on X posted a clip of the exchange which has earned Trump the mockery of netizens.</p>

<p>"Have the little leaguers been informed of this yet?," taunted one user, while another commented, "More like New York has ended Trump."</p>

<p>Trump's comments come as the presidential election race heats up in the United States. America will soon witness Super Tuesday, an important phase of primaries in the 2024 US Presidential Election race. On Tuesday (March 5), voters from multiple states will cast ballots in primaries that will play a huge part in deciding the presidential nominations for the Republican and the Democrat party. Donald Trump is the frontrunner for GOP while Joe Biden is leading the Democrats.</p>

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Donald Trump, vying for a Republican nomination for the November presidential elections, has once again displayed his dislike for migrants. On Monday (March 4), the former US president compared migrants to the character Hannibal Lecter from the movie "The Silence of the Lambs," and said many of them come from "insane asylums".

Donald Trump, vying for a Republican nomination for the November presidential elections, has once again displayed his dislike for migrants. On Monday (March 4), the former US president compared migrants to the character Hannibal Lecter from the movie "The Silence of the Lambs," and said many of them come from "insane asylums". 'Rough people' from 'mental institutions' In a lengthy interview with Right Side Broadcasting Network, Trump said, "They're rough people, in many cases from jails, prisons, from mental institutions, insane asylums." "You know, insane asylums, that’s 'Silence of the Lambs' stuff," he added. Also read | Super Tuesday showdown: Trump and Biden lead the pack. Who will win presidential nominations? "Hannibal Lecter, anybody know Hannibal Lecter?" he asked a doting audience at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. "We don't want them in this country," stressed the 2024 presidential race hopeful. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' Hannibal Lecter is a deranged cannibal and a serial killer. Dehumanising for votes NBC News reports that Trump, whose campaign motto is "Make America Great Again", further dehumanised migrants by making fun of their languages, comparing them to alien languages from planet Mars. "We don't even have teachers of some of these languages. Who would think that? We have languages that are, like, from, from the planet Mars?" asked Trump, before answering his own questions with "Nobody, nobody knows how to, you know, speak it." He also claimed that due to migrants there were no more sports in cities like New York. "We have children that are no longer going to school. They're throwing them out of the park. There's no more Little Leagues, there's no more sports, there's no more life in New York and so many of these cities," he said. Pouncing on this false statement, the Biden campaign on X posted a clip of the exchange which has earned Trump the mockery of netizens. "Have the little leaguers been informed of this yet?," taunted one user, while another commented, "More like New York has ended Trump." Trump's comments come as the presidential election race heats up in the United States. America will soon witness Super Tuesday, an important phase of primaries in the 2024 US Presidential Election race. On Tuesday (March 5), voters from multiple states will cast ballots in primaries that will play a huge part in deciding the presidential nominations for the Republican and the Democrat party. Donald Trump is the frontrunner for GOP while Joe Biden is leading the Democrats. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump rants against migrants, compares them to Hannibal Lecter and mocks their languages

<p>Last year marked a tragic milestone in global migration as the United Nations migration agency reported a staggering death toll of 8,565 individuals on migration routes, rendering 2023 the deadliest year on record for migrants.</p>

<p>According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), this figure surpassed the previous record set in 2016, when 8,084 people lost their lives, emphasising the alarming escalation in migrant fatalities.</p>

<p><strong>Also read</strong>:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeks-mexicos-help-to-tackle-surging-migration-674180" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeks-mexicos-help-to-tackle-surging-migration-674180&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj1y7Gh5t-EAxXlUWwGHWzdA18QFnoECAEQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3elkizzflLT3Y3_4Wq3ZNw" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeks-mexicos-help-to-tackle-surging-migration-674180" target="_blank"><b>US</b>&nbsp;seeks Mexico's help to tackle surging&nbsp;<b>migration</b></a></p>

<p>Furthermore, the grim statistics revealed a 20 per cent increase compared to 2022.</p>

<p>The IOM's Missing Migrants Project, an initiative monitoring migrant deaths and disappearances since 2014, compiled these distressing numbers. The data underscored the persistent dangers faced by migrants, urging a renewed commitment to comprehensive actions ensuring the safety of all individuals engaged in migration.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Migrant crisis in US: New York evacuates migrants to school</strong></p>

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<p>Ugochi Daniels, the Deputy Director General of the IOM, conveyed the urgency of this commitment, emphasising that these harrowing figures should serve as a poignant reminder of the imperative to create conditions that allow for safe migration.</p>

<p>Highlighting the specific challenges, the Missing Migrants Project revealed that the Mediterranean crossing remained the deadliest route, with at least 3,129 recorded deaths and disappearances in the past year alone.</p>

<p>This sombre reality underscores the urgent need for collective efforts to address the root causes of migration and implement measures that prioritise the well-being and safety of those seeking refuge or a better life.</p>

<p>The hope is that proactive measures can be taken to prevent a continuation of this devastating trend, ensuring that future generations do not have to endure the perilous journey in search of improved circumstances.</p>

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Last year marked a tragic milestone in global migration as the United Nations migration agency reported a staggering death toll of 8,565 individuals on migration routes, rendering 2023 the deadliest year on record for migrants.

Last year marked a tragic milestone in global migration as the United Nations migration agency reported a staggering death toll of 8,565 individuals on migration routes, rendering 2023 the deadliest year on record for migrants. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), this figure surpassed the previous record set in 2016, when 8,084 people lost their lives, emphasising the alarming escalation in migrant fatalities. Also read: US seeks Mexico's help to tackle surging migration Furthermore, the grim statistics revealed a 20 per cent increase compared to 2022. The IOM's Missing Migrants Project, an initiative monitoring migrant deaths and disappearances since 2014, compiled these distressing numbers. The data underscored the persistent dangers faced by migrants, urging a renewed commitment to comprehensive actions ensuring the safety of all individuals engaged in migration. Watch: Migrant crisis in US: New York evacuates migrants to school × Ugochi Daniels, the Deputy Director General of the IOM, conveyed the urgency of this commitment, emphasising that these harrowing figures should serve as a poignant reminder of the imperative to create conditions that allow for safe migration. Highlighting the specific challenges, the Missing Migrants Project revealed that the Mediterranean crossing remained the deadliest route, with at least 3,129 recorded deaths and disappearances in the past year alone. This sombre reality underscores the urgent need for collective efforts to address the root causes of migration and implement measures that prioritise the well-being and safety of those seeking refuge or a better life. The hope is that proactive measures can be taken to prevent a continuation of this devastating trend, ensuring that future generations do not have to endure the perilous journey in search of improved circumstances. (With inputs from agencies)

UN agency for migration declares 2023 as the most fatal year for migrants

<p>Billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Tuesday (Mar 5) slammed the Biden administration for "importing voters and creating a national security threat". Musk's remarks came on "Super Tuesday" — the biggest day of primaries in the presidential election cycle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his official X account, Musk shared a news article done by Daily Mail which reports details of the Biden administration's acknowledgement of flying migrants into the United States. The headline of the report read - "Biden administration admits flying 320,000 migrants secretly into the US to reduce the number of crossing at the border has national security 'vulnerabilities'."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk wrote in the caption, "This administration is both importing voters and creating a national security threat from unvetted illegal immigrants. It is highly probable that the groundwork is being laid for something far worse than 9/11. Just a matter of time."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-again-gets-toppled-from-worlds-richest-person-title-heres-who-has-replaced-him-this-time-696743">Elon Musk is again toppled as world's richest person. Here's who has replaced him this time</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Immigration has become one of the major issues for the 2024 election with US President Joe Biden and likely Republican challenger Donald Trump walking the US-Mexico border in Texas on February 29. Their recent trips have highlighted that both parties want to use it to their advantage in their own way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump continued his attacks on migrants arriving at the border, calling them "terrorists" and criminals. He said, "This is a Joe Biden invasion."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Biden told the officials, "I want the American people to know what we're trying to get done. We can't afford not to do this."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-plans-all-seeing-surveillance-camera-network-on-moon-to-secure-lunar-base-696804">China plans ‘all-seeing’ surveillance camera network on moon to secure its lunar base</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In the past few years, the number of people who are illegally crossing the US border has been rising. Some reports have come up with reasons for such a rise, stating climate change, war and unrest in other nations are contributing to the migration of people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Government statistics published in January revealed that the US Border Patrol had nearly 250,000 encounters with migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico in December 2023. As per the report, it was the highest monthly total on record, easily eclipsing the previous peak of about 224,000 encounters in May 2022.&nbsp;</p>

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Billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Tuesday (Mar 5) slammed the Biden administration for "importing voters and creating a national security threat". Musk's remarks came on "Super Tuesday" — the biggest day of primaries in the presidential election cycle.

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Tuesday (Mar 5) slammed the Biden administration for "importing voters and creating a national security threat". Musk's remarks came on "Super Tuesday" — the biggest day of primaries in the presidential election cycle. Taking to his official X account, Musk shared a news article done by Daily Mail which reports details of the Biden administration's acknowledgement of flying migrants into the United States. The headline of the report read - "Biden administration admits flying 320,000 migrants secretly into the US to reduce the number of crossing at the border has national security 'vulnerabilities'." Musk wrote in the caption, "This administration is both importing voters and creating a national security threat from unvetted illegal immigrants. It is highly probable that the groundwork is being laid for something far worse than 9/11. Just a matter of time." Also read: Elon Musk is again toppled as world's richest person. Here's who has replaced him this time This administration is both importing voters and creating a national security threat from unvetted illegal immigrants. It is highly probable that the groundwork is being laid for something far worse than 9/11. Just a matter of time. pic.twitter.com/kuilPxAvv3 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2024 × Immigration has become one of the major issues for the 2024 election with US President Joe Biden and likely Republican challenger Donald Trump walking the US-Mexico border in Texas on February 29. Their recent trips have highlighted that both parties want to use it to their advantage in their own way. Trump continued his attacks on migrants arriving at the border, calling them "terrorists" and criminals. He said, "This is a Joe Biden invasion." Meanwhile, Biden told the officials, "I want the American people to know what we're trying to get done. We can't afford not to do this." Also read: China plans ‘all-seeing’ surveillance camera network on moon to secure its lunar base In the past few years, the number of people who are illegally crossing the US border has been rising. Some reports have come up with reasons for such a rise, stating climate change, war and unrest in other nations are contributing to the migration of people. Government statistics published in January revealed that the US Border Patrol had nearly 250,000 encounters with migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico in December 2023. As per the report, it was the highest monthly total on record, easily eclipsing the previous peak of about 224,000 encounters in May 2022. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk slams Biden administration over 'importing' migrants for vote bank

Ahead of America's November Presidential Elections, President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump visited the Mexico-US border. In the high-stakes race to the white house, their visit will be an attempt to address the key issue of illegal immigration.

US: Donald Trump blames Biden for migrant crisis, calls illegal crossings a 'Joe Biden invasion'

Tensions between the US and China are not stopping America from being considered a favourite destination by Chinese citizens. New data reveals that in the last year alone illegal immigration by Chinese people in the United States has increased 10 times.

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<p>A video capturing a brawl between migrants and police officers in New York's Times Square has ignited a political firestorm and sparked debates over immigration policies and law enforcement cooperation.&nbsp;New York City has sanctuary policies in place to limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities regarding immigration enforcement.</p>

<p>Police have apprehended seven individuals linked to the assault. Charges against one individual were dropped by prosecutors who determined lack of involvement and&nbsp;insufficient evidence implicating the person. Meanwhile, five out of the remaining six suspects were released and reports said that the city's immigration policies do not influence the bail-setting decisions made by prosecutors and judges.</p>

<p>These policies are aimed at creating an environment where immigrants, regardless of their legal status, can access public services and interact with local law enforcement without fear of deportation solely due to their immigration status.</p>

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<p>The latest incident, which occurred on January 27 outside a Manhattan homeless shelter, depicted several individuals assaulting officers on a sidewalk, intensifying concerns regarding public safety. Amidst public outrage, Police Commissioner Edward Caban lamented, "A wave of migrant crime has washed over our city." The controversy deepened as Mayor Eric Adams advocated for potential revisions to existing policies that limit collaboration between local police and federal immigration authorities.&nbsp;</p>

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The New York police released a video showing an attack on two police officers. The conflict between officers and migrants ended in a mass brawl in Times Square.<br />
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<p>"An attack on the foundation of our symbol of safety," Adams stated, urging reconsideration of cooperation with federal agencies.</p>

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<p>However, critics, including Alexa Avils, head of the City Council's committee on immigration, condemned such rhetoric as reminiscent of "Trumpian fear-mongering," cautioning against scapegoating vulnerable communities.</p>

<p>As tensions simmered, questions arose regarding the effectiveness of sanctuary policies in bolstering public safety. In response to public backlash, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has affirmed ongoing efforts within his office to accurately identify all involved individuals.</p>

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<p>Murad Awawdeh, executive director of the Immigration Coalition, warned against potential repercussions of rolling back sanctuary protections, highlighting the anxieties among undocumented immigrants in the city.&nbsp;Awawdeh said, “It seems he’s (mayor) trying to get people to look away from the bigger issues, which is his lack of management of the city at the moment."</p>
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A video capturing a brawl between migrants and police officers in New York's Times Square has ignited a political firestorm and sparked debates over immigration policies and law enforcement cooperation.

A video capturing a brawl between migrants and police officers in New York's Times Square has ignited a political firestorm and sparked debates over immigration policies and law enforcement cooperation. New York City has sanctuary policies in place to limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities regarding immigration enforcement. Police have apprehended seven individuals linked to the assault. Charges against one individual were dropped by prosecutors who determined lack of involvement and insufficient evidence implicating the person. Meanwhile, five out of the remaining six suspects were released and reports said that the city's immigration policies do not influence the bail-setting decisions made by prosecutors and judges. These policies are aimed at creating an environment where immigrants, regardless of their legal status, can access public services and interact with local law enforcement without fear of deportation solely due to their immigration status. Also Read | Google faces September trial date in US antitrust lawsuit over digital ads: Report The latest incident, which occurred on January 27 outside a Manhattan homeless shelter, depicted several individuals assaulting officers on a sidewalk, intensifying concerns regarding public safety. Amidst public outrage, Police Commissioner Edward Caban lamented, "A wave of migrant crime has washed over our city." The controversy deepened as Mayor Eric Adams advocated for potential revisions to existing policies that limit collaboration between local police and federal immigration authorities. "The immigrant problem is growing in America" A crowd of illegal migrants got into a fight with the police! The New York police released a video showing an attack on two police officers. The conflict between officers and migrants ended in a mass brawl in Times Square. Crd-video pic.twitter.com/T6obWRVCxa — Phyu Lay (@PhyuLay60937915) January 31, 2024 × "An attack on the foundation of our symbol of safety," Adams stated, urging reconsideration of cooperation with federal agencies. Also Read | Biden has lower approval than all recent sitting presidents: Gallup poll However, critics, including Alexa Avils, head of the City Council's committee on immigration, condemned such rhetoric as reminiscent of "Trumpian fear-mongering," cautioning against scapegoating vulnerable communities. As tensions simmered, questions arose regarding the effectiveness of sanctuary policies in bolstering public safety. In response to public backlash, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has affirmed ongoing efforts within his office to accurately identify all involved individuals. Watch | US Foreign policy under scanner | US war and money games × Murad Awawdeh, executive director of the Immigration Coalition, warned against potential repercussions of rolling back sanctuary protections, highlighting the anxieties among undocumented immigrants in the city. Awawdeh said, “It seems he’s (mayor) trying to get people to look away from the bigger issues, which is his lack of management of the city at the moment." (With inputs from agencies)

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