Germany sees a drop in illegal migrant entries. Figures show a decline from 2023 to 2025. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt pushes for stricter border checks. He instructs police to turn back asylum seekers. Border checks are showing positive results. However, the measures face political opposition. The Left Party questions the legality of the actions. Police welcome the new border controls.
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A federal judge in Maryland is set to hear arguments regarding the Trump administration's invocation of state secrets privilege to withhold information about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. Abrego Garcia's lawyers argue the administration has made no effort to retrieve him after his mistaken deportation, citing conflicting public statements.
Russia and Ukraine are set to engage in peace talks in Istanbul, brokered by Turkey, marking their first direct discussions in three years. Despite low expectations, the meeting follows a spurned offer from Zelenskyy to meet Putin face-to-face. Trump emphasized the importance of his own meeting with Putin to break the deadlock, while Ukraine accepted a ceasefire proposal.
An autopsy revealed that Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield died from the combined toxic effects of fentanyl and alcohol after being found in his patrol vehicle following a crash. The death, ruled accidental, highlights the ongoing opioid crisis in the Espanola Valley, where fentanyl is increasingly prevalent. His death adds to New Mexico's high rate of opioid-related fatalities.
Finnish prosecutors on Friday said they had charged a man with inciting terrorism online who a media report identified as Nigerian separatist leader Simon Ekpa. The prosecution authority did not name the accused but Finnish public broadcaster YLE identified him as separatist leader Simon Ekpa.
Donald Trump's visit to the UAE marked a historic moment as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was exclusively closed for him, a first in its history. Trump paid tribute to Sheikh Zayed's legacy and toured the mosque, while the Burj Khalifa displayed American colors. This visit underscores the strong bilateral ties and economic cooperation between the UAE and the US.
Many girls in Sri Lanka face period poverty. They struggle to afford sanitary pads. A survey shows many girls miss school due to this. The government is trying to help with vouchers. But, the vouchers are not enough. Some girls use unsafe cloth pads. This leads to infections. Continuous support is needed for sanitary products.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed that nuclear talks with the United States will proceed. He stated that Iran will not relinquish its rights under the pressure. Donald Trump has warned of potential airstrikes if a deal is not reached. Mohammad Eslami highlighted the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program. He also mentioned the UN's continuous monitoring.
The EU's General Court has annulled the European Commission's decision to deny access to text messages between Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer's CEO, a major blow to the Commission's transparency practices. This ruling intensifies scrutiny of von der Leyen's leadership and raises concerns about the EU's handling of vaccine contract negotiations. Critics demand greater accountability and transparency in policymaking, especially in public health matters.