US-Mexico Border

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Members of law enforcement investigate a tractor trailer on June 27, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. According to reports, at least 46 people, who are believed migrant workers from Mexico, were found dead in an abandoned tractor trailer. Over a dozen victims were found alive, suffering from heat stroke and taken to local hospitals. (AFP)

AA EDIT | Texas horror an eye-opener

It is a microcosm of the world’s problem of the yawning gulf between the rich and the poor

29 Jun 2022 11:55 PM

Indian held for illegally crossing US-Mexico border tests positive for Covid-19

The Indian national displayed flu like symptoms, following which he was placed in quarantine.

28 Apr 2020 12:12 PM

US President Donald Trump was hit with new accusations of racism Saturday after he attacked a prominent African-American lawmaker and branded the majority black city of Baltimore an "infested mess". (Photo: File)

‘Rat infested mess’: Trump's remark on mostly-black US city creates outrage

Former vice president Joe Biden -- the Democratic frontrunner to challenge Trump in 2020 -- called out the president directly on Twitter.

28 Jul 2019 10:30 AM

The DHS watchdog issued the report after visits to five US Customs and Border Protection agency facilities and two ports of entry in the Rio Grande Valley area during the week of June 10. (Photo: AP | File)

'Help, 40 days here': Migrants crammed into US border facilities cry for aid

Trump has made a crackdown on illegal immigration a centerpiece of his domestic policy agenda and 2020 re-election bid.

03 Jul 2019 12:02 PM

At issue is President Donald Trump's February declaration of a national emergency so that he could divert USD 6.7 billion from military and other sources to begin construction of the wall, which could have begun as early as Monday. (Photo: AP | File)

Judge bars Donald Trump from using USD 2.5 billion to build border wall

The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to take up the same issue of using military money next week.

29 Jun 2019 1:20 PM

Trump defended the agreement on Sunday against criticism there were no major new commitments to stem a flow of mostly Central American migrants crossing into the United States, many seeking asylum protections, and pledged to provide additional details soon. (Representational Image)

No expansion yet of US-Mexico asylum programme after Donald Trump deal

Text of the deal stated that expansion of so-called Migrant Protection Protocols also known as 'Remain in Mexico,' would begin right away.

10 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

Trump: 'Tariffs scheduled to be implemented by the US on Monday, against Mexico, are hereby indefinitely suspended.' (Photo: File)

Trump suspends new tariffs after US, Mexico reach agreement on migration

'I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico,' Trump tweeted.

08 Jun 2019 10:05 AM

Trump has repeatedly claimed that there’s an influx of drugs and criminals from its southern border with Mexico. (Photo: File)

Progress made in immigration talks with Mexico ‘not nearly enough’: Trump

On May 30, Trump unveiled his plan to levy tariffs on goods coming in from Mexico if the country does not step up its enforcement actions.

06 Jun 2019 11:02 AM

Trump has made clamping down on legal and illegal immigration a signature policy of his administration. (Photo:AP)

Trump very serious on imposing tariffs on Mexico; says top aide

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who said the president of Mexico wants to keep being a friend of President Donald Trump.

03 Jun 2019 8:44 AM

'This is not Europe. This is America. We protect our borders.' (Photo:AP)

Trump supporters begin construction of private US-Mexico border

Determined to help Trump fulfill his promise to build a 'big, beautiful wall' on the border, people decided to do part of it themselves.

29 May 2019 11:35 AM

But getting Democrats and Republicans to agree on the matter has been a challenge, partly because of President Donald Trump's hardline rhetoric on immigration. (Photo: File)

White House wants USD 4.5 billion in emergency border funding

Number of families and children arriving alone to the border is outpacing the number of single adults, and their needs are much different.

02 May 2019 8:42 AM

The picture of the wailing toddler was published worldwide and caused a public outcry about Washington's controversial policy to separate thousands of migrants and their children. (Photo: Facebook)

Photograph of crying toddler at US border wins World Press Photo Award

Judges selected this year's winners from 78,801 images entered by 4,738 photographers worldwide, the Amsterdam-based organisers said.

12 Apr 2019 9:00 AM

However, Trump said the practice, which ended in June 2018 under heavy political and legal pressure, had in fact been useful in stemming the flow of illegal immigrants across the US-Mexican border. (Photo: File)

Must stop people from crossing border like going to 'Disneyland', says Trump

'They are coming like it's a picnic, like 'let's go to Disneyland,'' Trump said.

10 Apr 2019 9:09 AM

Several hundred people seeking asylum have been returned to Mexico to await the outcome of their request. (Photo:AP)

Trump's return policy for asylum seekers blocked by US judge

A US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump's policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico.

09 Apr 2019 9:50 AM

Trump indicated again that closing the border is no longer on the cards at present, but reiterated a warning that he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on auto imports from Mexico if illegal migration and drug smuggling are not controlled. (Photo: File)

'Our country is full,' says Trump at Mexico Border, asks immigrants to 'turn around'

In a message to those heading for the United States, Trump said: 'The system is full and we can't take you anymore.'

06 Apr 2019 9:03 AM

The move drew condemnation from both the president's rival Democrats and fellow Republicans. (Photo:AP)

Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border over immigration fall out

President Donald Trump renewed his threat to close the vital US-Mexico border.

30 Mar 2019 5:32 PM

President Donald Trump on Thursday again threatened to seal the US-Mexican border, claiming in a tweet that America's southern neighbour is allowing illegal immigrants to cross unhindered. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump threatens to shut US-Mexico border, again

This new threat shows that Trump is doubling down on his bid to make immigration a keystone of the gathering 2020 reelection campaign.

29 Mar 2019 2:16 PM

Trump vetoed the resolution of disapproval of his emergency declaration to get the wall funded and built along the US-Mexico border. (Photo: File)

US house fails to override Trump’s veto, preserving national emergency order

The final vote count stood at 248 to 181, falling short of 290 votes or two-thirds majority that was required for legislation to be passed.

27 Mar 2019 10:12 AM

US President Donald Trump speaks about a state of emergency from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. (Photo: PTI)

Donald Trump declares ‘emergency’ over wall

White House reveals President’s move to construct controversial border wall with Mexico.

16 Feb 2019 4:56 AM

'An economic miracle is taking place in the United States -- and the only thing that can stop it are foolish wars, politics or ridiculous partisan investigations,' the president said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Reject politics of revenge, resistance, retribution: Trump in State of Union speech

US President Donald Trump said that tolerance for illegal immigration is not compassionate -- it is cruel.

06 Feb 2019 9:42 AM

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