Beijing has vowed to take ‘drastic measures’ if pro-independence forces in Taiwan resort to ‘provocations’ China’s Taiwan Affairs Office has warned the self-governed island against pushing for independence, promising not to hold back if separatist forces cross “red lines” in an attempt to block reunification. Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesperson for the agency, which is responsible […]
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21 Iraqis on their way to UK detained by German police after crossing border illegally from Poland
Police in Germany’s north-eastern region of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania have detained 21 Iraqi nationals, after they crossed illegally into the country from neighbouring Poland, federal law enforcement said on Tuesday. Authorities, who had acted on a tip-off from local residents, said they believe the Iraqis were secretly brought into Germany in several vehicles. The migrants named […]
Jordan fully reopens main border crossing with Syria, expects trade to begin recovering after war & sanctions
A Syria-Jordan border checkpoint is allowing vehicles and goods to flow between the two nations once again. Officials in Amman hope the move will help boost trade relations, which have been ravaged by war and US sanctions. Dozens of vehicles lined up at the Nasib-Jaber crossing on Wednesday, when the border checkpoint was officially fully […]
14 Mexican Army soldiers briefly detained after accidentally crossing into US, one busted with marijuana – Border Patrol
A total of 14 Mexican soldiers were briefly detained and deported home after they illegally crossed into US territory, the Border Patrol said. One of the intruders was caught with marijuana while being processed. The group of Mexican soldiers was spotted by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) early on Saturday morning, the agency said […]