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Pakistan declared an 'open war' against Afghanistan, accusing the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan of launching attacks from Afghan territory, amid rising tensions along their border.

Clashes have erupted near the Torcham border point between Afghanistan and Pakistan, prompting concerns for returning Afghan civilians.

Lithuanian border guards turned back four illegal migrants from Belarus, while their Latvian and Polish counterparts reported zero such incidents.

Lithuanian Border Guard (VSAT) officials have turned back eight illegal migrants attempting to enter from Belarus, marking a significant reduction compared to previous years.

Chad has closed its border with Sudan after violent clashes linked to the ongoing Sudanese conflict, resulting in the deaths of five Chadian soldiers and several civilians.

Many Gazans face long waits at the Rafah crossing to Egypt despite the recent partial reopening, with only a few dozen allowed to cross daily.

Polish officials highlight the significant role of the Belarusian regime in the ongoing migration crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border.

Stephen A. Smith defended Trump’s border security actions while acknowledging the flaws in his methods, suggesting that Biden's term contributed to the crisis.

Bishops from Ecuador and Colombia have written to Cardinal Luis Cabrera expressing deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the border regions.

Lithuania reported no illegal migrants attempting to cross its border with Belarus over the weekend, continuing a trend of controlled border management amid an ongoing migration crisis.

A Polish soldier accidentally shot a migrant while pursuing a group attempting to cross the border, resulting in the migrant demanding compensation.

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, but only a fraction of the expected individuals have managed to cross due to various restrictions and delays.

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been met with limited use and significant restrictions amidst ongoing tensions and disagreements.

Iran's economic crisis is negatively impacting the surrounding Turkish border regions, particularly in Van Province.

Border crossings have reached a 55-year low as the enforcement strategy from the Trump administration continues to influence rates, contradicting Democrats' claims that only legislative reform could solve the border crisis.

Priyanka Gandhi criticized PM Modi, referencing a book by Naravane, alleging that unpublished information reveals how Modi and senior government leaders reacted during the border crisis with China.

Saudi Arabia and Turkey expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for increased relief efforts and the opening of border crossings to facilitate humanitarian aid.

Latvian border officials turned back two illegal migrants, while Poland reported no such individuals over the weekend, with a total of 24,600 illegal migrants barred from entering Lithuania since the start of the migration crisis instigated by Belarus.

Recent data reveals that over 3,800 minors have entered custody since January 2025, with detentions exceeding legal limits, highlighting the ongoing immigration crisis in the U.S.

The Prosecutor's Office concluded that there was no crime in an incident involving a Polish soldier and a migrant at the Polish-Belarusian border, as the soldier's injuries were minor and the migrant exhibited passive behavior without aggression.

Protests across Iran have escalated from isolated urban centers to a nationwide mobilization driven by economic crisis and evolving into a political challenge, as the judiciary warns of severe punishments for demonstrators.

The article discusses the severe refugee crisis at an Ethiopian border camp, where tens of thousands have fled from Sudan, highlighting the traumatic experiences of individuals like Samia who struggle to remember their harrowing past.

Colombia has stationed approximately 30,000 soldiers along the Colombian-Venezuelan border to prevent chaos amid a refugee crisis, but the effectiveness of these measures is unclear.

The EU adopts externalized management as migrant landings in Italy drop by 60% compared to the 2023 crisis, highlighting a paradox of labor needs amid border reinforcement.

The article discusses how urban evictions in Badalona reveal an internal border dividing those who deserve protection from those viewed with suspicion amidst a crisis of poverty and migration.

Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement for an immediate ceasefire effective from December 27, 2025, following a border conflict that claimed at least 47 lives and displaced nearly one million people.