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🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

ICE agents will help TSA with ‘non-significant’ duties in deployment to major U.S. airports: Trump border czar

ICE agents will assist TSA at major U.S. airports with minor duties amidst lengthy security line delays due to budget issues.

Mar 22 • 15:49 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Border guards will ensure security in US airports

ICE agents will be deployed to assist airport security in the US following pressure from President Trump on Democrats for funding agreements.

Mar 22 • 13:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FIRST ON FOX: US Border Patrol nabs Mexican fugitives in California wanted for murder, child sex crimes

U.S. Border Patrol arrested two Mexican fugitives in California, both wanted for serious crimes including homicide and child sex abuse.

Mar 21 • 19:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The CBP seizes a shipment of Chinese electric bicycles in Virginia: the detail that makes them illegal in the US.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a shipment of Chinese electric bicycles in Virginia for not meeting U.S. regulations.

Mar 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Reinforcing Security at the Mexico-US Border: Over a Thousand Soldiers Sent to Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez

The Mexican government announced the deployment of over 1,170 soldiers to Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez to bolster security in violence-stricken areas.

Mar 19 • 17:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Internal cartel fights and bombarding boats 'benefit' the US: Fentanyl flow drops by 56 percent

Ongoing internal conflicts among Mexican cartels and increased border enforcement have led to a significant decrease in the flow of fentanyl into the United States.

Mar 19 • 07:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mexican man attempts to cross illegally into US via underside of bridge

A Mexican national was arrested while trying to cross into the U.S. illegally by navigating under a busy overpass in El Paso.

Mar 18 • 19:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘El Sapo’ arrested, accused of trafficking fentanyl to the US, in Nogales

Marco Antonio ‘N’, known as ‘El Sapo’, was arrested in Nogales for alleged involvement in drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, linked to a significant portion of the drug that reaches the US.

Mar 18 • 18:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Narcos threaten US soldiers: Northern Command confirms that they are harassed and their phones are hacked

US soldiers operating on the Mexico border are facing threats from Mexican cartels, including phone hacking, as confirmed by Northern Command's General Gregory Guillot.

Mar 18 • 02:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Black Wall in Ciudad Juárez: the new US bet to curb irregular migration

The Trump administration is pushing for the construction of a new section of border wall in the Santa Teresa area facing Ciudad Juárez as part of a security project costing approximately $4.5 billion.

Mar 17 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'They are bombing us from Ecuador and it’s not the armed groups,' says Colombian president Gustavo Petro

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims that Ecuador is bombing Colombia, attributing a bomb found near the border to aerial strikes from Ecuador, amid rising tensions due to trade disputes.

Mar 17 • 06:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Gregory Bovino, who led Minnesota operation, says he’s retiring end of March

Gregory Bovino, a US border patrol official formerly leading immigration operations in Minnesota, has announced his retirement set for the end of March following his demotion amid a controversial crackdown on immigration.

Mar 16 • 19:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Strike kills six Iraqi fighters near Syria border

A recent strike near Iraq's border with Syria resulted in the deaths of six fighters from the paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, which is now part of Iraq's regular army.

Mar 16 • 17:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Do not cross the border without informing us,' Indian embassy advises citizens in Iran

The Indian embassy in Iran has issued an advisory urging Indian citizens not to attempt crossing any land borders without prior contact and coordination with the embassy.

Mar 16 • 12:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

To keep Pakistan and China at bay, we need to implement US-Israel technology at the border

Experts suggest implementing advanced US-Israel military technology to counter threats from Pakistan and China.

Mar 14 • 13:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump says 'we've got our eyes on' Iranian sleeper cells in US

President Trump commented on the presence of Iranian sleeper cells in the U.S. and criticized former President Biden's border policies during a press gaggle.

Mar 12 • 11:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

'The Black Rain Falls Down, It Was Terrifying': Evacuees Speak of Their Experiences at the Iran Border

Evacuees from Iran express anger towards the US and Israel for recent attacks, while also calling for a change in their own government.

Mar 10 • 10:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Get ready for long waits if you’re traveling to the US this vacation: Inspections and crossings will take hours

Traveling to the United States during the upcoming vacation may be more complicated due to the partial suspension of certain programs by the Department of Homeland Security, leading to longer wait times at borders and airports.

Mar 10 • 00:40 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

U.S. border agents searching electronic devices is way up. Smartwatches, SIM cards and flash drives added to the list

U.S. border agents are increasingly searching electronic devices, including smartwatches and flash drives, with searches rising 17% to a record high in 2024-25.

Mar 9 • 18:23 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

A remote border crossing offers Iranians an exit route, but few choose to leave

The Kapikoy border crossing near Van province in eastern Turkey has become one of the few connections between Iran and the world since airspace closures and escalating military actions by the US and Israel, yet very few individuals are opting to escape the turmoil.

Mar 9 • 18:11 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Former wrestler, border hawk: Who is Trump’s new Homeland Security pick?

Markwayne Mullin has been nominated by President Trump as the new Secretary of Homeland Security following the dismissal of Kristi Noem.

Mar 8 • 02:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Just like with ‘El Mencho’: Ecuador bombs cartel camp Comandos de la Frontera with US help

Ecuador, with the assistance of the United States, bombed a drug trafficker camp used by the cartel Comandos de la Frontera near the Colombian border, marking a significant military response during ongoing drug violence.

Mar 7 • 19:09 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

System for Refund of Illegal U.S. Tariffs to Be Prepared Within 45 Days, Amounting to 26 Trillion Yen

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced plans to prepare a system for refunding illegal tariffs deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court within 45 days, affecting approximately 26 trillion yen collected.

Mar 7 • 03:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ecuador bombs a training camp of a dissident faction of the FARC with the support of the United States

Ecuador, with U.S. support, bombed a training camp of a dissident FARC faction located near the Colombian border.

Mar 7 • 00:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US Customs Agency says tariff refund system will be ready in 45 days

The US Customs and Border Protection is set to unveil a system in 45 days for processing refunds related to illegal import tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump.

Mar 6 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Why a ground invasion in Iran may be on the way - but not by American or Israeli soldiers

Exiled Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq are reportedly planning to cross the border into Iran amidst ongoing airstrikes by the US and Israel.

Mar 6 • 15:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cuba confirms the death of a detainee from the operation against an armed boat from the U.S.

Cuba's Interior Ministry reports the death of a detainee who was injured during a confrontation with border troops while intercepting an armed vessel from the U.S.

Mar 6 • 03:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Iran war live updates: US temporarily lets India buy Russian oil amid energy fears; Israeli military launches strikes on Beirut

Hezbollah has issued warnings for Israeli residents to evacuate near the Lebanon-Israel border as tensions escalate following renewed Israeli military strikes on Beirut.

Mar 6 • 02:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘We achieved the safest border in history’: What new job did Trump give Kristi Noem?

Donald Trump thanks Kristi Noem for her work in reducing illegal immigration and announces her reassignment after the controversial deportation campaigns.

Mar 5 • 22:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Trump has dismissed US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristjen Nielsen

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristjen Nielsen, citing her service and achievements at the border.

Mar 5 • 20:58 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

SVT on site in the war-torn border zone: 'It's everyday life for us'

The article reports from the Israel-Lebanon border, highlighting the ongoing conflict and the perspective of a local Israeli resident amidst renewed tensions with Hezbollah.

Mar 5 • 19:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Airstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plans to mobilise Kurds gathers pace

Intense airstrikes have targeted military positions along the Iran-Iraq border as the US and Israel prepare Kurdish forces for action.

Mar 5 • 12:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Iran says they have attacked militants in border areas

Iran has launched missile strikes against anti-Iranian separatists stationed in Iraq's border regions.

Mar 5 • 07:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Attack Plan: Bombing Ahead of Border Invasion

A bombing campaign has targeted multiple locations in eastern Iran as part of preparations for a potential border offensive by Kurdish forces from Iraq.

Mar 5 • 05:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Airstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plan to mobilise Kurds gathers pace

Intense airstrikes targeted military positions along the Iran-Iraq border amid increasing collaboration between the US, Israel, and Kurdish forces.

Mar 4 • 22:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism over speedboat attack

Cuban authorities have charged six exiles with terrorism after a deadly confrontation at sea resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

Mar 4 • 02:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Permanent B.C. time change concerns businesses on both sides of Canada-U.S. border

Businesses on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are worried about the implications of British Columbia's change to permanent daylight saving time.

Mar 4 • 00:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Texas strengthens security at the Mexico-US border due to war in the Middle East

Texas has ramped up security measures at the Mexico-US border in response to international tensions following recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Mar 4 • 00:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

How the wealthy are fleeing the Middle East: With charter flights worth $200,000 after crossing the border by car

Wealthy individuals trapped in the UAE are opting for expensive charter flights as they seek to leave the Gulf region amidst ongoing hostilities involving the US and Israel targeting Iran.

Mar 3 • 09:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Middle East: Reports of hundreds of Iranians crossing the border to Turkey

Hundreds of Iranians have crossed the border into Turkey amidst escalating tensions from the US-Israel conflict with Iran, with reports of fear in Tehran.

Mar 2 • 13:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Casualties from Iraqi Militias in Airstrikes and Attacks Targeting American Bases

Airstrikes attributed to US and Israeli forces have killed several members of Iraqi militias near the Syria-Iraq border, leading to increased tensions in the region.

Mar 1 • 17:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

43 members of security forces killed in attack in Western Iran, local media reports

An attack in Western Iran has resulted in the deaths of 43 security personnel, primarily border guards, with allegations implicating U.S. and Israeli agents.

Mar 1 • 15:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump's 'Flying Object' Strikes: White House Calls the Pentagon After Drone Incident on the Border with Mexico

The White House held a meeting to address the recent uncoordinated military laser system usage near the Texas-Mexico border.

Feb 28 • 03:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Drone that shot down the Pentagon with a military laser on the border with Mexico was from US migration

The Pentagon mistakenly shot down a drone operated by US Customs and Border Protection at the Texas-Mexico border using a high-energy laser, highlighting communication failures among US agencies.

Feb 27 • 19:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats outraged at US military’s downing of CBP drone near Mexico border

Democratic lawmakers expressed anger over the US military mistakenly shooting down a Customs and Border Protection drone at the Texas-Mexico border, highlighting administrative incompetence under the Trump administration.

Feb 27 • 14:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

US forces shot down their border protection drone

A US military drone was shot down after being identified as a potential threat, prompting scrutiny over communication between military and border control agencies.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Poor Coordination".. US Military Shoots Down Drone Belonging to Customs and Border Protection Using Laser

US military used a laser to shoot down a drone belonging to the Customs and Border Protection agency in Texas due to perceived threats to military airspace.

Feb 27 • 08:26 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Pentagon accidentally downs US border patrol drone – lawmakers

The Pentagon reportedly shot down a US border patrol drone with a laser-based anti-drone system near the Mexican border, prompting flight restrictions by the FAA.

Feb 27 • 03:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Coyotes 'make business' with border closure: Charge 11,000 pesos to move migrants away from the US

Coyotes in Panama are capitalizing on the closure of the US border by offering return journeys for migrants, with the costs and details of these new routes highlighted.

Feb 27 • 03:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US mistakenly shoots down its own drone at the border with Mexico, say lawmakers

A military system used to combat drones may have mistakenly shot down a U.S. government drone near the Mexico border, according to Democratic lawmakers.

Feb 27 • 02:10 UTC

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