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Germany debates migration and motives after deadly Christmas market attack
17 hours, 51 minutes ago

Germany debates migration and motives after deadly Christmas market attack

Al Jazeera  

As the nation mourns the victims of violence in Magdeburg, the far right is rallying against migration. The day before the attack, US billionaire Elon Musk stirred controversy by posting on the X social media platform he owns: “Only the AfD can save Germany.” Observers have described a sense of fear and concern, saying a blame game over the Magdeburg …

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German authorities received tipoffs last year about the suspect in Christmas market attack
1 day, 17 hours ago

German authorities received tipoffs last year about the suspect in Christmas market attack

LA Times  

Teddy bears were laid together with candles near the Christmas market, where a car drove into a crowd on Friday evening, in Magdeburg, Germany, on Sunday. German authorities said they received tipoffs last year about the suspect in a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg as more details emerged on Sunday about the five people killed. “This perpetrator …

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Number of domestic migrants lowered by 12 per cent since 2011: Report
1 day, 17 hours ago

Number of domestic migrants lowered by 12 per cent since 2011: Report

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The number of domestic migrants have lowered by nearly 12% to 40.20 crore between 2011 and 2023, indicating increased economic opportunities across the country, said a report by prime minister’s economic advisory panel EAC-PM. As per a paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, the number of domestic migrants stood at 40,20,90,396 in 2023, which …

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German authorities received tipoffs on Christmas market attack suspect last year
Top News
1 day, 17 hours ago

German authorities received tipoffs on Christmas market attack suspect last year

India Today  

German authorities said they received tipoffs last year about the suspect in a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg as more details emerged on Sunday about the five people killed. The head of the Federal Criminal Police Office, Holger M¼nch, said in an interview on the German broadcaster ZDF on Saturday that his office received a tipoff from …

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Hungary’s Orbán blames immigration and EU for the deadly attack in Germany
2 days, 1 hour ago

Hungary’s Orbán blames immigration and EU for the deadly attack in Germany

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Saturday drew a direct link between immigration and an attack in Germany where a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least five people and injuring 200 others. Still, the nationalist leader declared that “there is no doubt that there is a link” between migration and …

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Why Trudeau’s Top US Diplomat is Actually ‘Very Pleased’ with Trump’s Posturing on the Northern Border
2 days, 17 hours ago

Why Trudeau’s Top US Diplomat is Actually ‘Very Pleased’ with Trump’s Posturing on the Northern Border

Politico  

The U.S., she says, “is like family.” And Hillman knows the president-elect well. In advance of the election, we were involved in a very systematic effort to get out and reinforce relationships with Republicans and Democrats, traveling the country, making sure that we are making the connections that we need, talking to the people that are advising the Biden team …

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Migrant Memory Exhibition at Kalakriti Art Gallery
5 days, 7 hours ago

Migrant Memory Exhibition at Kalakriti Art Gallery

Deccan Chronicle  

Migration is as ancient as humanity itself—a pursuit embedded in our cultural DNA. In his debut solo exhibition, Migrant Memory, at Kalakriti Art Gallery in Hyderabad, Austrian-Sri Lankan artist Raki Nikahetiya explores the dissonance and resilience that migration fosters. Presented in collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Forum, the exhibition unfolds a deeply personal narrative of displacement, integration, and the fragmented …

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Filipina who won a last-minute reprieve from an Indonesian firing squad returns home
6 days, 2 hours ago

Filipina who won a last-minute reprieve from an Indonesian firing squad returns home

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A Filipina woman who had been on death row in Indonesia, and who was nearly executed by firing squad in 2015, arrived home early Wednesday after longstanding requests from her home country. Mary Jane Veloso, center, a Filipina who was on death row in Indonesia and was nearly executed by firing squad in 2015, reacts as she …

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Canada proposes new border funding amid Trump's tariff threat over migration
6 days, 17 hours ago

Canada proposes new border funding amid Trump's tariff threat over migration

India Today  

Canada's government on Monday proposed CAD1.3 billion for border security after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs unless Canada reduced the movement of migrants and drugs into the US. The money would go towards Public Safety Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency, the Communications Security Establishment, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police," the statement said. The statement said the government …

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Netherlands will have 19 million residents in 2037, 20 million by 2058
6 days, 17 hours ago

Netherlands will have 19 million residents in 2037, 20 million by 2058

NL Times  

The population of the Netherlands is projected to continue growing over the coming decades, albeit at a slower pace, according to new forecasts from Statistics Netherlands. The country is expected to reach 19 million residents in 2037 and 20 million by 2058, driven primarily by migration and increased life expectancy. CBS’s 2024-2070 population projections show that the current annual growth …

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Canada promised Trump a border crackdown. Easier said than done.
1 week ago

Canada promised Trump a border crackdown. Easier said than done.

Hindustan Times  

* Canada promised Trump a border crackdown. Advocates warn restrictions could put migrants at greater risk * Canada faces 'credibility challenge' on migration, Immigration Minister says By Anna Mehler Paperny SAINT-GEORGES-DE-CLARENCEVILLE, - Six Lego-like concrete blocks mark the end of a rural road at the U.S.-Canada border. "We have a very important activity to undertake to make sure that we …

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When it comes to immigration, Labour can only blame its inheritance from the Tories for so long
1 week ago

When it comes to immigration, Labour can only blame its inheritance from the Tories for so long

The Independent  

When Sir Keir Starmer unveiled six policy milestones in his “plan for change” this month, any targets to reduce legal and illegal migration were conspicuous by their absence. Successive prime ministers from David Cameron onwards promised to reduce legal migration, and Rishi Sunak impaled himself on a painful hook by pledging to “stop the boats” crossing the English Channel. The …

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Humpback whale makes 19,000-km-long record-breaking migration across three oceans
1 week, 3 days ago

Humpback whale makes 19,000-km-long record-breaking migration across three oceans

India Today  

A remarkable study led by Ekaterina Kalashnikova from the Bazaruto Centre for Scientific Studies has unveiled the longest recorded migration of a humpback whale. Published in Royal Society Open Science, the research chronicles an extraordinary journey of an adult male humpback whale that traveled at least 13,046 kilometers, potentially reaching up to 19,000 kilometers, connecting breeding grounds across three oceans. …

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Environmental concerns stall Puri Airport project as MoEFCC defers approval again
1 week, 3 days ago

Environmental concerns stall Puri Airport project as MoEFCC defers approval again

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The proposed international airport at Puri has run into rough weather with the Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change once again deferring its decision to grant environmental clearance. Flagging serious environmental concerns, the Forest Advisory Committee of the ministry has asked the state government for a detailed study on the habitat and migration route of olive ridley turtles …

Humpback makes record 13,000km migration between Pacific and Indian oceans
1 week, 3 days ago

Humpback makes record 13,000km migration between Pacific and Indian oceans

ABC  

A male humpback has set a record for the longest migration between feeding and breeding grounds in different oceans — travelling more than 13,000 kilometres between South America and Africa. "This represents the longest recorded great-circle distance between sightings on two breeding grounds of a photo-identified adult male humpback whale," the study said. "The first record of a humpback whale …

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Indians remain top immigrants to Australia despite fall in net migration
1 week, 3 days ago

Indians remain top immigrants to Australia despite fall in net migration

India Today  

The net number of overseas migrants to Australia dropped to 4,46,000 in the financial year 2023-24, compared to 5,36,000 in 2022-23, marking the first decline since the country re-opened its borders after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. However, Indians topped the chart for arrivals to Australia, primarily due to the large number …

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‘Straight-talking alpha’: Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni named Europe’s most powerful leader
1 week, 4 days ago

‘Straight-talking alpha’: Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni named Europe’s most powerful leader

Live Mint  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been recognised as the most powerful person in Europe for 2024 by Politico, highlighting her significant influence on the continent. This annual ranking identifies key figures shaping European politics, and Meloni's ascent reflects a broader trend of right-wing populism gaining traction across Europe. Giorgia Meloni's Rise to Power Giorgia Meloni, leader of the right-wing …

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Humpback whale makes record journey from South America to Africa
1 week, 4 days ago

Humpback whale makes record journey from South America to Africa

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — A male humpback whale has made an extraordinary journey from South America to Africa — traveling more than 13,046 kilometers — the longest migration recorded for a single whale, a new study found. “These oceans are very much connected spaces, and whales travel beyond borders.” To track the whale’s migration …

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Girl, 11, rescued after shipwreck stranded her alone at sea for three days
1 week, 5 days ago

Girl, 11, rescued after shipwreck stranded her alone at sea for three days

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An 11-year-old girl was rescued …

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Will 14 mn Syrian refugees return home now that Assad regime has fallen?
1 week, 5 days ago

Will 14 mn Syrian refugees return home now that Assad regime has fallen?

Firstpost  

With the collapse of Assad dynasty in Syria, it remains to be seen whether the country would see stability making way for the return of millions of refugees sheltering abroad or whether the country would fall into further chaos and trigger another wave of outward migration Syrians arrive to cross into Syria from Turkey at the Cilvegozu border gate, near …

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Faber warned strict asylum plans will put strain on legal system
1 week, 5 days ago

Faber warned strict asylum plans will put strain on legal system

Dutch News  

Asylum minister Marjolein Faber’s plans for the “strictest asylum regime ever” will trigger a wave of legal challenges, placing further strain on an overburdened legal system, the Council of State has warned. In a highly critical assessment, the constitutional advisory body said it had “serious concerns” about proposals such as abolishing permanent residency for refugees and creating a two-tier asylum …

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Giorgia Meloni rises as Europe's most powerful 'alpha' leader
1 week, 5 days ago

Giorgia Meloni rises as Europe's most powerful 'alpha' leader

India Today  

It's a twist that no one saw coming - the most powerful person in Europe this year is not a traditional figure, but Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy. According to Politico, although classified as a right-wing leader in Europe, Meloni has established herself as a crucial EU stakeholder, balancing nationalist principles with practical governance, particularly regarding Ukraine and …

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‘No Place to Bury the Dead’ is a moving meditation on migration, displacement and loss
1 week, 5 days ago

‘No Place to Bury the Dead’ is a moving meditation on migration, displacement and loss

LA Times  

Book Review No Place to Bury the Dead By Karina Sainz Borgo Random House: 256 pages, $26 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. In a fictional town not far from the border of an unnamed Latin American country, a woman named Visitación Salazar has made …

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European countries halt Syrian asylum applications after Assad's fall
1 week, 6 days ago

European countries halt Syrian asylum applications after Assad's fall

Hindustan Times  

Dec 10 - Many European countries have put asylum applications from Syrians on hold after rebels seized the Syrian capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia following 13 years of civil war. European countries halt Syrian asylum applications after Assad's fall Here is what European countries have done: AUSTRIA Austria's caretaker government on Monday ordered a stop to the …

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