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UK travel advisory flags 69 high-risk destinations, including Algeria

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel advisories for 69 countries, warning citizens against visiting certain regions due to safety concerns. Among the countries flagged are Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, with Algeria receiving heightened attention due to......

Spanish-Moroccan cooperation leads to arrest of terrorist network spreading extremist content

Spain's Civil Guard has apprehended seven suspects in a coordinated anti-terrorism operation supported by Morocco's General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation, which began in late 2023, resulted in arrests across Toledo, Madrid, and Pontevedra provinces. Three suspects......

Trump Reaffirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico amid Trade Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Saturday, though he hinted that oil might be exempt. During a press briefing at the White House, Trump stated that he would make a final decision on oil imports “probably tonight,”......

Morocco intercepts over 78,000 irregular migration attempts in 2024, highlighting regional challenges

In a significant demonstration of its border security capabilities, Morocco thwarted 78,685 irregular migration attempts in 2024, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior. The data underscores the nation’s ongoing efforts to address migration pressures amid regional instability and......

Morocco intercepts 38 kilograms of cocaine in El Guerguerat border operation

In a significant crackdown on international drug trafficking, Moroccan authorities at the El Guerguerat border post, located south of Dakhla, successfully intercepted 37 kilograms and 683 grams of cocaine. The operation, carried out with the assistance of sniffer dogs and advanced border control measures,......

Mexican authorities uncover elaborate cross-border smuggling tunnel to the US

Mexican border officials have revealed the discovery of a sophisticated underground tunnel used to smuggle migrants and contraband between Mexico and the United States. The tunnel, which spans over 300 meters, links Ciudad Juarez in Mexico to El Paso, Texas, and was cleverly concealed within a storm......

Trudeau Dismisses Trump's Annexation Remarks as a Distraction Strategy

On January 9, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for suggesting the possible annexation of Canada, calling it a diversionary tactic aimed at shifting focus away from the repercussions of proposed tariffs. Trump recently announced plans to impose a 25%......

Spain Intensifies Border Control Aid to Morocco Amid Record Migration Crisis

Spain has allocated €2.5 million to Morocco for enhanced border surveillance equipment and vehicles, responding to unprecedented migration pressures that saw 63,970 irregular arrivals in 2024—a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The funding, channeled through the International and Ibero-American......

Ontario Strengthens Border Surveillance with the United States

The Canadian province of Ontario has implemented a security operation aimed at bolstering border surveillance along its boundary with the United States. The initiative, named "Operation Deterrence," seeks to curb illegal border crossings, as well as the trafficking of weapons and illicit drugs,......