Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has slashed Visa-Free Entry issuance by 87.91 percent during the first half of 2026, pivoting toward a “selective policy” model. According to Director General Hendarsam Marantoko, the agency has shifted focus from high-volume tourism to economic value and national security, resulting in 52,999 visa-free entries compared to 438,423 during the … Read more
Everlee Wihongi, a 37-year-old New Zealand woman and legal resident of the US since 2000, has been released after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for more than 70 days. Wihongi was taken into custody in early April while attempting to re-enter the U.S. following a three-week holiday in New Zealand, because of … Read more
The “March and March” protest is set to proceed in Durban on 30 June, despite ongoing disagreements between organizers and city officials regarding the route. While Durban Metro Police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu confirmed that agreement was reached to start the march at King Dinuzulu Park, the final destination remains contested. City officials have proposed … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis closed the temporary immigration detention facility in the Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” citing the availability of permanent federal capacity as the primary driver for the shutdown. The facility, which officials say deported 21,000 people through the facility since July 2025, faced intense criticism from civil rights groups over allegations of … Read more
Russia has released 24 Filipino citizens who were detained without charges in the Siberian city of Irkutsk for nearly nine months. The release followed a high-level intervention by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who raised the issue directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting at the ASEAN summit in Kazan, according to … Read more
Everlee Wihongi, a 37-year-old New Zealander, has been released from United States immigration detention following a two-month incarceration. Her lawyer, Marc Christopher, confirmed on Saturday (NZT) that Wihongi was released in Arizona after he received a filing authorizing her exit from custody. She had been held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since early April … Read more
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Los Angeles on Friday to meet with families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants, drawing sharp criticism from local leadership. During the visit at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office, Mullin stated that the federal government remains committed to deporting individuals who have committed crimes, while … Read more
Swiss voters are heading to the polls to decide on a proposed population cap that could fundamentally alter the nation’s immigration policy and its economic relationship with the European Union. If approved, the measure mandates government intervention to restrict growth if the population exceeds 9.5 million, with potential termination of free movement agreements with the … Read more
The U.S. government has begun deporting asylum seekers to the Central African Republic (CAR) as part of a expanding series of confidential agreements with third-party nations. According to reports confirmed by the Associated Press, migrants from countries including Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan arrived in Bangui on Friday, marking a shift in how U.S. immigration authorities … Read more
A special election in Makerfield, northwest England, on June 18 could determine the future of the U.K. government and the leadership of the Labour Party. Approximately 75,000 voters are deciding between Labour candidate Andy Burnham and Reform UK challenger Rob Kenyon, in a contest that may force Prime Minister Keir Starmer to face a leadership … Read more