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May
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Moldova becomes the first non-European Union (EU) signatory country to sign a security and defense pact with the EU to receive assistance in strengthening and m

Moldova becomes the first non-European Union (EU) signatory country to sign a security and defense pact with the EU to receive assistance in strengthening and managing its borders, facilitating cooperation in cybersecurity, and combating disinformation. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 21, 2024
May
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Moldova–European Union relations Moldova becomes the first non-European Union (EU) signatory country to sign a security and defense pact with the EU to receive

Moldova–European Union relations Moldova becomes the first non-European Union (EU) signatory country to sign a security and defense pact with the EU to receive assistance in strengthening and managing its borders, facilitating cooperation in cybersecurity, and combating disinformation. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 21, 2024
May
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russia–NATO relations The Russian Ministry of Defence proposes to unilaterally adjust Russia's maritime border in the Baltic Sea, prompting comments of concern

Russia–NATO relations The Russian Ministry of Defence proposes to unilaterally adjust Russia's maritime border in the Baltic Sea, prompting comments of concern made by Baltic members of NATO, including Finland and Lithuania. The Ministry of Defense later retracts the proposal. (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 22, 2024
May
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Russian Ministry of Defence proposes to unilaterally adjust Russia's maritime border in the Baltic Sea, prompting comments of concern made by Baltic members

The Russian Ministry of Defence proposes to unilaterally adjust Russia's maritime border in the Baltic Sea, prompting comments of concern made by Baltic members of NATO, including Finland and Lithuania. The Ministry of Defense later retracts the proposal. (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 22, 2024
May
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Families in Uvalde, Texas, U.S., file a lawsuit against Daniel Defense and Activision Blizzard for creating the DDM4 V7 gun and promoting the weapon through the

Families in Uvalde, Texas, U.S., file a lawsuit against Daniel Defense and Activision Blizzard for creating the DDM4 V7 gun and promoting the weapon through the game Call of Duty, respectively. They also sue Meta Platforms for owning Instagram, which was used by the gunman. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2024
May
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Uvalde school shooting Families in Uvalde, Texas, U.S., file a lawsuit against Daniel Defense and Activision Blizzard for creating the DDM4 V7 gun and promoting

Uvalde school shooting Families in Uvalde, Texas, U.S., file a lawsuit against Daniel Defense and Activision Blizzard for creating the DDM4 V7 gun and promoting the weapon through the game Call of Duty, respectively. They also sue Meta Platforms for owning Instagram, which was used by the gunman. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2024
May
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war Rafah offensive, Refugee camp airstrikes in the Israel–Hamas war May 2024 Al-Mawasi refugee camp attack At least 21 people are killed and 64 ot

Israel–Hamas war Rafah offensive, Refugee camp airstrikes in the Israel–Hamas war May 2024 Al-Mawasi refugee camp attack At least 21 people are killed and 64 others are injured in a Israeli attack on a tent camp in al-Mawasi, Rafah Governorate. (Al Jazeera) Israeli tanks reach central Rafah for the first time with heavy clashes being reported. (Reuters) Humanitarian aid during the Israel–Hamas war The U.S. removes the Gaza floating pier from the Gaza Strip for repair after its flotilla was damaged in bad weather. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2024
May
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war Rafah offensive Israel says that it has taken full control of the Egypt–Gaza border after capturing the Philadelphi Corridor.

Israel–Hamas war Rafah offensive Israel says that it has taken full control of the Egypt–Gaza border after capturing the Philadelphi Corridor. (Reuters) (DW) Two Israeli soldiers who were seriously wounded by a vehicle-ramming attack the day before succumb to their injuries. (Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 29, 2024
Jun
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

Mexico–United States border crisis US President Joe Biden enacts an executive order to temporarily suspend asylum claims processing at the Mexico–United States

Mexico–United States border crisis US President Joe Biden enacts an executive order to temporarily suspend asylum claims processing at the Mexico–United States border when the seven-day average of claims exceeds 2,500 per day. Amnesty International criticizes the executive order, accusing Biden of "setting a dangerous international precedent". (NPR) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 4, 2024
Jun
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

US President Joe Biden enacts an executive order to temporarily suspend asylum claims processing at the Mexico–United States border when the seven-day average o

US President Joe Biden enacts an executive order to temporarily suspend asylum claims processing at the Mexico–United States border when the seven-day average of claims exceeds 2,500 per day. Amnesty International criticizes the executive order, accusing Biden of "setting a dangerous international precedent". (NPR) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 4, 2024
Jun
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

Mexico–United States border crisis US President Joe Biden institutes a broad asylum ban on migrants illegally crossing the Mexico–United States border, with act

Mexico–United States border crisis US President Joe Biden institutes a broad asylum ban on migrants illegally crossing the Mexico–United States border, with actions to deport or turn people back to Mexico, with exceptions for unaccompanied children, people with serious medical or safety threats, and victims of trafficking. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2024
Jun
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

US President Joe Biden institutes a broad asylum ban on migrants illegally crossing the Mexico–United States border, with actions to deport or turn people back

US President Joe Biden institutes a broad asylum ban on migrants illegally crossing the Mexico–United States border, with actions to deport or turn people back to Mexico, with exceptions for unaccompanied children, people with serious medical or safety threats, and victims of trafficking. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2024
Jun
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

A court in Florence, Italy, convicts American journalist Amanda Knox and sentences her to a three-year imprisonment over her accusations related to the murder o

A court in Florence, Italy, convicts American journalist Amanda Knox and sentences her to a three-year imprisonment over her accusations related to the murder of Meredith Kercher in Perugia in 2007. The sentence will count as time already served. (NBC News) (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2024
Jun
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Georgia–United States relations The United States Department of State sanctions several Georgian Dream politicians with travel bans for passing the "Law on Tran

Georgia–United States relations The United States Department of State sanctions several Georgian Dream politicians with travel bans for passing the "Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence", threatening further penalties if Georgia continues "anti-democratic activity". (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 6, 2024
Jun
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

Economic impact of the Israel–Hamas war, Colombia–Israel relations Colombia announces the suspension of coal exports to Israel stating that it will resume expor

Economic impact of the Israel–Hamas war, Colombia–Israel relations Colombia announces the suspension of coal exports to Israel stating that it will resume exports after Israel complies with the International Court of Justice provisional measure of protection and stops its genocide in Gaza. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 8, 2024
Jun
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

North Korea–South Korea relations South Korea announces that it will resume loudspeaker broadcasts over the Korean Demilitarized Zone for the first time since 2

North Korea–South Korea relations South Korea announces that it will resume loudspeaker broadcasts over the Korean Demilitarized Zone for the first time since 2018 in response to North Korea sending hundreds of balloons carrying garbage across the border. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 9, 2024
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

After 17 years of litigation, Chiquita Brands International is found liable by a jury in United States Federal Court of financing the far-right paramilitary dea

After 17 years of litigation, Chiquita Brands International is found liable by a jury in United States Federal Court of financing the far-right paramilitary death squad United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia in the Antioquia and Magdalena Departments of Colombia. (EarthRights International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2024
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarus–European Union border crisis Poland announces a "no-go zone" in the Białowieża Forest in order to prevent migrants from crossing the border from Belarus

Belarus–European Union border crisis Poland announces a "no-go zone" in the Białowieża Forest in order to prevent migrants from crossing the border from Belarus. In response, concerns are raised about the potential impact on tourism during the summer. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2024
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Doe v.

Doe v. Chiquita Brands International, Right-wing paramilitarism in Colombia After 17 years of litigation, Chiquita Brands International is found liable by a jury in United States Federal Court of financing the far-right paramilitary death squad United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia in the Antioquia and Magdalena Departments of Colombia. (EarthRights International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2024
Jun
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hunter Biden, son of U.S.

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, is convicted in a federal court in Delaware on three felony counts of possession of a firearm while under the influence of narcotics. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2024
Jun
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines The Argentine Senate passes an extensive economic reform bill package proposed by President Javie

Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines The Argentine Senate passes an extensive economic reform bill package proposed by President Javier Milei, decided by a 36–36 vote, with the tie broken by Vice President Victoria Villarruel. (Reuters) 2024 Argentina protests Anti-government protestors clash with police outside the National Congress Palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after the reform bill's passing. (CTV) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 12, 2024
Jun
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

Mexico–United States border crisis The American Civil Liberties Union files a lawsuit in federal court against the Biden administration for US President Joe Bid

Mexico–United States border crisis The American Civil Liberties Union files a lawsuit in federal court against the Biden administration for US President Joe Biden's new presidential directive which limits migrants seeking asylum at the Mexico–United States border. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 12, 2024
Jun
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

FDA v.

FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine The Supreme Court of the United States rules against efforts to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone, due to a lack of standing by the plaintiffs. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2024
Jun
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hezbollah conflict Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets at northern Israel.

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hezbollah conflict Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets at northern Israel. In response, Israeli artillery strikes targets in Yaroun, Hanine, and Yater in southern Lebanon. (The New York Times) The Israel Defense Forces launch incendiary devices across the Lebanese border with a trebuchet in order to prevent infiltration from the border. (Newsweek)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2024
Jun
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hezbollah conflict Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets at northern Israel.

Israel–Hezbollah conflict Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets at northern Israel. In response, Israeli artillery strikes targets in Yaroun, Hanine, and Yater in southern Lebanon. (The New York Times) The Israel Defense Forces launch incendiary devices across the Lebanese border with a trebuchet in order to prevent infiltration from the border. (Newsweek)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2024
Jun
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

ChinaAngVirus disinformation campaign Congress of the Philippines lawmakers pursue an investigation into a U.S.

ChinaAngVirus disinformation campaign Congress of the Philippines lawmakers pursue an investigation into a U.S. military social media disinformation operation to discredit Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to Filipinos to determine the damages caused, international law infringements, and possible legal action. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024
Jun
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukraine is prioritized first among the countries to receive ordered deliveries of MIM-104 Patriot missile syst

United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukraine is prioritized first among the countries to receive ordered deliveries of MIM-104 Patriot missile systems from the United States. (CNN) United States officials announce that they will allow Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russian forces within Russia, provided they are located right across the border with Ukraine, removing the prior limit of only allowing strikes across the Kharkiv front. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024
Jun
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

United States officials announce that they will allow Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russian forces within Russia, provided they are located right across t

United States officials announce that they will allow Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russian forces within Russia, provided they are located right across the border with Ukraine, removing the prior limit of only allowing strikes across the Kharkiv front. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2024
Jun
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip Gaza humanitarian crisis Eleven Palestinians, including the director of Gaza's Ambulance and Emergency Depar

Israel–Hamas war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip Gaza humanitarian crisis Eleven Palestinians, including the director of Gaza's Ambulance and Emergency Department, are killed in Israeli airstrikes on the al-Shati refugee camp, Bani Suhaila, and Gaza City. (Reuters) Three-phase Israel–Hamas war ceasefire proposal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for the war in Gaza, instead committing to continuing the war and "the goal of eliminating Hamas." (TIME)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2024
Jun
25
Immigration / Law / Policy

Conscription of yeshiva students The Supreme Court of Israel rules that the Israel Defense Forces and the government are legally bound to conscript Haredi yeshi

Conscription of yeshiva students The Supreme Court of Israel rules that the Israel Defense Forces and the government are legally bound to conscript Haredi yeshiva students, overturning their prior exemption from mandatory military service. (The Jerusalem Post) (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2024
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