Migration

Trump Administration Launches 'Gold Card' Visa for Wealthy Immigrants

Trump's administration has launched a $1 million 'Gold Card' visa program to fast-track US residency for wealthy foreigners, amid increased immigration restrictions.

EU Ministers Approve Comprehensive Migration Reform Plan for 2026

EU interior ministers approved a migration reform in 2025 that introduces expedited deportations, new asylum procedures, a €430 million solidarity fund, and relocation plans affecting frontline countries by 2026.

U.K. local politician to pay hefty fine for hiring Indian student as nanny illegally

Hina Mir, a U.K. councillor, was fined £40,000 for illegally hiring an Indian student as a nanny.

Tunisia: Amnesty flags 'horrific' abuses against migrants

Amnesty International reported widespread human rights violations against migrants in Tunisia, highlighting the EU's complicity in these abuses. This matters as it raises serious concerns about the treatment of vulnerable populations and the EU's...

Greetings from the Mediterranean, where dolphins swim alongside a migrant rescue ship

A journalist shares experiences aboard a migrant rescue ship, highlighting the emotional toll and beauty of life amidst humanitarian efforts in the Mediterranean.

Around the world, migrants are being deported at alarming rates – how did this become normalised?

The US, UK, and Australia are expanding deportation practices, reflecting a trend towards authoritarianism and the criminalization of migration.

One million Syrian refugees returned home since al-Assad’s fall, UN says

The UN reports that one million Syrian refugees have returned since the fall of Assad, but challenges remain for returnees.