Tag: Border
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Arizona Governor Demands $512M Repayment from Biden Over Border ‘Failure’
Arizona Governor Urges Action on Border Crisis In a letter to President Biden, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs voiced her frustration with the administration's response to the southern border crisis. Demanding a reimbursement of $512,529,333 for the federal border inaction's cost, Hobbs emphasized the need for urgent assistance. Hobbs expressed concern about the federal government's "failure…
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Texas Officer Fatally Shot in Pursuit of 2 Men Near Border
San Benito, Texas, Police Officer Fatally Shot While Pursuing Fleeing Suspects A tragic incident unfolded in San Benito, Texas, as a police officer lost his life during a high-speed pursuit involving two men, one of whom was found to be in the United States without proper documentation. The officer, Lt. Milton Resendez, suffered a fatal…
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Border ambush by Pakistani Taliban kills 7
Ambush on Pakistani Troops Leaves Army Major and Officer Dead A daring attack unfolded at the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Monday when a group of Pakistani Taliban insurgents ambushed troops during an anti-insurgent operation. The ensuing shootout claimed the lives of an army major, a junior officer, and five militants, according to statements…
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Shooting near US-Mexico border kills 2 Guatemalan migrants, Mexican army soldiers under scrutiny
Tragedy Strikes: Guatemalan Migrants Killed, Others Injured in Mexico Near U.S. Border Two Guatemalan migrants lost their lives, while three more, along with a Honduran man, sustained injuries in a shooting incident in northern Mexico, close to the U.S. border. The incident seemingly involved Mexican army soldiers. Prosecutors in the northern state of Chihuahua have…
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Haitian border crossing remains shut over canal disagreement with Dominican Republic
Haiti Refuses to Reopen Key Border Crossing Amid Diplomatic Canal Dispute Haiti decided not to join the Dominican Republic in reopening a crucial border crossing, causing a halt in trade and a prolonged diplomatic crisis over the construction of a canal on Haitian land. The Dominican President, Luis Abinader, closed all borders, including the crossing…
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Jihadist attack near Mali border kills 29 Nigerien soldiers amidst growing security concerns
Attack by Jihadists Claims Lives of 29 Nigerien Soldiers Niger’s military junta confirmed a tragic loss of at least 29 Nigerien soldiers in an attack carried out by jihadists near the country’s border with Mali. This incident marks a distressing development in their ongoing struggle to combat a series of attacks. More than 100 extremists…
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CBP temporarily suspends port of entry operations as migrants flood southern border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Temporarily Halts Operations at El Paso Port of Entry In a move aimed at aiding the processing of noncitizens arriving at the border, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has temporarily suspended operations at a port of entry near El Paso. The CBP’s El Paso Office of Field Operations…
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Homeland Security says ‘growing’ number of people on US terror watchlist being encountered at the border
Watchlist Individuals at U.S. Border: Homeland Security Issues Warning The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is raising a red flag about an alarming trend: an increasing number of people on the U.S. terrorist watchlist are attempting to enter the country through its borders. In their recent 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment report, DHS disclosed that while…
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Danelo Cavalcante manhunt: How border agents finally captured escaped killer alive after 14-day jailbreak
Convicted Killer Danelo Cavalcante Captured After Intense Manhunt Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted killer with a violent history who illegally entered the U.S. from Brazil, has been apprehended after an extensive manhunt. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the events: The Search Begins The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) teamed up with Pennsylvania State Police and Border…
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Key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan reopens after 9-day closure
Border Crossing Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Reopens After Nine-Day Closure A crucial border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Torkham border, has reopened following a nine-day closure due to clashes between border forces. This development comes after a tense situation unfolded on September 6 when guards from both countries exchanged fire. Pakistan had alleged that…