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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Video from the tunnel under the border: Poland speaks of an organized operation by Belarusians

Poland claims that a video showing a tunnel under the border suggests the involvement of organized Belarusian operations.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to 'infiltrate the country'

Cuba has reported that four individuals killed in a speedboat shooting were allegedly trying to infiltrate the country.

Feb 26 • 15:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Europe is looking for ways to protect its eastern border from Russian influence

Europe is actively searching for strategies to safeguard its eastern border against the influence of Russia.

Feb 26 • 15:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Poland sees signs that imported experts have dug tunnels into the EU from Belarus

Poland's border guards have discovered several tunnels dug under the border fence from Belarus, suggesting involvement of skilled labor potentially from the Middle East.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Starting March 1, Ecuador will raise the import tax on goods from Colombia from 30% to 50%

Ecuador announced an increase in the import tax on Colombian goods from 30% to 50%, citing security concerns along the border as the main reason for this decision.

Feb 26 • 12:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cuba claims that the boat involved in a shooting carried Cuban citizens with intentions to infiltrate

Cuban authorities reported that a fast boat involved in a deadly shooting with border troops contained armed Cuban citizens from the U.S., allegedly intent on terrorist infiltration.

Feb 26 • 11:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Four migrants turned back at the border with Belarus

Lithuanian authorities report that four migrants attempting to illegally cross the border from Belarus have been turned back, marking a continuing trend of illegal migration in the region.

Feb 26 • 06:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VSAT: border guards turned back four illegal migrants within a day

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

Feb 26 • 05:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inside the Cuban shootout that stopped 'armed terrorist infiltration'

Cuba reports a deadly shootout with a speedboat from Florida that allegedly attempted an armed terrorist infiltration.

Feb 26 • 04:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

US speedboat 'opened fire' on Cuban officials as four dead and more injured

A U.S. speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuban border officials, resulting in four deaths and several injuries, amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.

Feb 26 • 02:24 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Havana identifies ‘terrorist infiltrators’ from US

Cuban authorities reported that a recent armed encounter with a US-flagged boat involved individuals suspected of planning a terrorist infiltration.

Feb 26 • 02:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Cuba claims that 10 terrorists were aboard the attacked boat as outrage grows in the United States

Cuba accuses a group allegedly composed of U.S. residents of attempting to infiltrate the island for terrorist activities following an armed engagement at sea.

Feb 26 • 01:45 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Rubio denies US military involvement in gunfight in Cuban waters

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has refuted claims of American military involvement in a gunfight off the coast of Cuba, where four armed men were killed by Cuban authorities.

Feb 26 • 01:16 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Cuban coast guard kills 4 gunmen on US-flagged speedboat

The Cuban coast guard killed four gunmen aboard a US-flagged speedboat after they reportedly opened fire during an intercept operation.

Feb 25 • 21:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Four people who entered Cuban territorial waters aboard a US-registered vessel were shot by border security officials

Cuban border officials shot four individuals aboard a US-registered vessel after the passengers opened fire on approaching authorities, resulting in several injuries.

Feb 25 • 21:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cuba killed four crew members of a US boat that entered its waters

Cuban border troops shot and killed four crew members of a US boat that allegedly did not comply with a stop order in Cuban territorial waters, resulting in further injuries among others on board.

Feb 25 • 19:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Multiple people dead as Cuban forces open fire on US vessel off coast

Cuban forces shot at a US speedboat, resulting in four deaths and six injuries, after the boat allegedly violated Cuban waters.

Feb 25 • 19:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Cuban Police Confirm Attack on Civilian Vessel from the United States, Four Dead

Cuban border troops killed four crew members of a speedboat from the United States that failed to stop and opened fire during an incident in Cuban territorial waters.

Feb 25 • 19:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Prime Ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland Signed a Declaration on the Security of External Borders

The prime ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland have signed a declaration aimed at enhancing cooperation to secure external borders against hybrid threats.

Feb 25 • 17:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

New Hampshire man charged in shooting at U.S.-Canada border

A New Hampshire resident has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident at the U.S.-Canada border, where he allegedly fired at a border guard.

Feb 25 • 17:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump hands to-do list to Congress with 7 priorities during State of the Union address

During his State of the Union address, President Trump presented Congress with seven legislative priorities, focusing on drug pricing, border security, and crime policy.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump shames Democrats in viral State of the Union challenge on migrant crime: ‘First duty’

President Trump emphasized immigration enforcement and border security in his State of the Union address, challenging lawmakers on their duty to prioritize American citizens over illegal immigrants.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Securing the border with fences, dragon's teeth, and bunkers: – No signs that Putin wants peace

Latvia has strengthened its border defenses against Russia and Belarus with high fences, dragon's teeth, and bunkers, reflecting growing security concerns over a possible military invasion.

Feb 25 • 12:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Drone Intervention Needed: Criminals' Drone Stuck in a Pine Tree

Lithuanian border officials recovered a drone loaded with 500 packs of cigarettes after it got stuck in a tree near the Belarus border.

Feb 25 • 11:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

With the help of the Forestry Department, border guards retrieved a drone with Belarusian cigarettes from a treetop

Lithuanian border guards successfully retrieved a drone carrying 500 packs of illegal Belarusian cigarettes from a treetop using equipment from the Forestry Department.

Feb 25 • 08:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DHS touts ‘most secure border' in US history amid departure of nearly 3M illegal immigrants

The DHS claims significant progress in immigration control with nearly 3 million illegal immigrants leaving the U.S., citing policies under the Trump administration as key drivers.

Feb 25 • 07:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Travellers to be banned from Wednesday unless they have £16 document

Starting Wednesday, visitors to the UK are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) costing £16 to ensure border security and processing efficiency.

Feb 25 • 06:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Our country wins! In the longest State of the Union address, Trump threatened Iran and criticized a judge

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history, emphasizing the strength of the U.S. economy and security at the southern border.

Feb 25 • 04:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Texas strengthens border security with Mexico due to increase in violence after the death of 'El Mencho'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of law enforcement agents to the Mexico border in response to rising violence following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho.'

Feb 25 • 02:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Live: Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union speech 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address on February 24, focusing on economic recovery, job creation, immigration policy, and border security.

Feb 25 • 01:41 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of Senegal: Kidira, facing the fear of jihadist contagion from the Malian conflict

The residents of Kidira, a frontier town in eastern Senegal, are increasingly worried about jihadist threats following attacks just across the border in Mali.

Feb 24 • 23:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

United Kingdom: Entry Permit Now Mandatory for Visitors from 85 Countries Including EU Members

As of now, visitors from over 80 countries, including EU member states, are required to obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the UK.

Feb 24 • 22:21 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump 'now underwater on all top ten issues except border security', analyst says

Political analyst Larry Sabato discusses how Trump's approval ratings have declined on major issues except for border security, as he prepares for the State of the Union address.

Feb 24 • 22:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

British dual nationals risk imminent refusal of travel to UK, Home Office affirms

The UK government has confirmed that British dual nationals may be barred from entering the country if they do not present the appropriate documentation starting Wednesday.

Feb 24 • 16:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the border area, VSAT officers detained a man from Šiauliai wanted since the summer of 2021

A man from Šiauliai, wanted by authorities since 2021, was captured by border officials in Lithuania after failing to present proper identification in a monitored border zone.

Feb 24 • 14:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Greg Abbott's decision to secure the Texas border and withdraw the military after the wave of violence in Mexico

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has decided to fortify the state's border and withdraw military forces following heightened violence in Mexico connected to drug cartels.

Feb 24 • 13:24 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Approval of 293 hectares for counter-mobility infrastructure creation; the first barriers will be deployed in March

The Latvian government has approved an additional 293 hectares for the creation of counter-mobility infrastructure in the eastern border regions, with the deployment of the first barriers planned for March.

Feb 24 • 10:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants recorded at the border with Belarus

According to Lithuanian authorities, there were no illegal migrants attempting to cross the border from Belarus on the specified day.

Feb 24 • 07:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Drug racket, local gang or cross-border enemies... The mystery of the police officers' murders is tangled!

Two police officers were found murdered near the India-Pakistan border in Gurdaspur, raising suspicions of drug-related crime or cross-border involvement.

Feb 24 • 01:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Senate panel says immigration measures should be removed from border bill

Canadian senators are advocating for the removal or modification of immigration-related provisions in the government’s border security bill, C-12, citing concerns raised by an in-depth study conducted by the social affairs committee.

Feb 23 • 22:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Worrying signals at the Polish border. New data from the Border Guard

The Polish Border Guard reported increased attempts at illegal crossings along the Polish-Belarusian border, highlighting a notable rise in incidents.

Feb 23 • 16:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The police searches more to look for drugs or migrants": between Mexico and the United States, a highly secure border

The article discusses heightened security measures and increased searches along the U.S.-Mexico border in the context of the U.S. government's intensified focus on drug trafficking and illegal immigration under Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 23 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Two Interpol Wanted Men Detained: One Romanian, One Lithuanian

Lithuanian border guards have arrested two men wanted by Interpol, one Romanian and one Lithuanian, in separate incidents at Kaunas airport and a bus checkpoint.

Feb 23 • 15:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Over the weekend, border guards detained two men wanted by Interpol, citizens of Romania and Lithuania

Lithuanian border guards apprehended two men sought by Interpol upon their arrival from London, one of whom is a Lithuanian national wanted since November 2022, while another Romanian national was also detained for previous charges.

Feb 23 • 12:43 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The border between Congo and Burundi opens for the first time in two months

The border crossing between Congo and Burundi reopened for the first time in over two months after being closed due to security concerns.

Feb 23 • 09:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Mexico: Scenes of Absolute Chaos After the El Mencho Drug Baron’s Elimination – The Role of the US in the Operation

The elimination of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, has plunged Mexico into a new wave of violence with significant implications for US-Mexico relations and border security.

Feb 23 • 05:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

No illegal migrants recorded at the border with Belarus

Latvian border guards did not turn back any illegal migrants over the weekend, while Polish authorities repatriated 22 migrants, as Lithuania saw a significant decline in illegal border crossings compared to previous years.

Feb 23 • 05:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Fractured Security and Fiery Borders: Are Kabul and Islamabad Heading for Wider Clash?

Tensions are escalating between Afghanistan and Pakistan following Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, which Islamabad claims were in retaliation for cross-border attacks, while Kabul condemned civilian casualties and accused Pakistan of unwarranted targeting.

Feb 22 • 16:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Security measures make cross-border abduction of Nancy Guthrie ‘low’ probability, expert says

An expert suggests that the likelihood of Nancy Guthrie being abducted and taken across the U.S.-Mexico border is low due to enhanced security measures.

Feb 22 • 00:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Pakistan strikes militant hideouts on Afghan border after surge in attacks

Pakistan launched military strikes targeting the hideouts of militants along its border with Afghanistan following a rise in attacks attributed to these groups.

Feb 21 • 23:38 UTC

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