Tag: Border Security
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Federal Court of Appeal to Rule on Liberals’ Use of Emergencies Act
Overview: A High-Stakes Decision Looming The Federal Court of Appeal is poised to issue a decision Friday morning on a landmark question: did the Liberal government unlawfully invoke the Emergencies Act to clear the convoy protests that paralyzed parts of Canada nearly four years ago? The case centers on the government’s use of extraordinary powers…
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Ghana Boosts Security and Emergency Response with Four Airbus Helicopters
Ghana Expands its Air Mobility Arsenal Ghana has taken a decisive step to strengthen its national security and emergency response capabilities by signing a contract for four advanced Airbus helicopters. The purchase, approved by the Ministry of Defence, marks a significant upgrade in the country’s aerial mobility, disaster response capacity, and border security operations. The…
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Pakistan Drones Spotted Along LoC: Rajouri Security Alert
Escalating Tensions Along the Line of Control The incident near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, has again drawn attention to the fragile security dynamics in the region. Security agencies reported the appearance of suspected drones along the border, prompting an immediate response from frontline troops. While details remain under investigation,…
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Suspected Pakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC in Rajouri: Security Forces Respond with Counter-Drone Measures
Rising Tension Along the LoC In a development that underscores the fragile security situation along the Line of Control (LoC), reports indicate that suspected drones linked to Pakistan were sighted along the Rajouri sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Security agencies promptly activated counter-drone measures and opened fire in the area. The incident, which involved the…
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Canada-US Preclearance Projects Move Forward as Border Strategy Focuses on Early Screening
Two Preclearance Projects Set to Proceed This Year Canada and the United States announced that two long‑planned preclearance projects will move forward in 2026, aiming to screen more travelers well before they reach the border. The move mirrors a broader shift in border policy that favors early checks and streamlined arrivals, reducing congestion at crossings…
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Canada-US Preclearance Projects Expand Border Screening
Overview: A new phase for cross-border screening Canada and the United States say two preclearance initiatives are moving forward this year, aiming to screen travellers well before they reach the border. After months of planning and coordination, officials from both countries describe the projects as a critical component of their broader border strategy. By allowing…
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Preclearance in Canada: A Critical Border Strategy for Travelers
Overview Canada and the United States have signaled that two major preclearance projects will move forward this year, enabling more travelers to be screened well before they cross the border. The collaboration aims to streamline border processing, reduce wait times, and strengthen security by shifting screening to points of departure. As both countries work through…
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UK Grants Police and Border Officials Power to Seize Phones From Migrants Without Arrest
New powers to seize phones from migrants without arrest British authorities have introduced new powers that allow phones to be seized from migrants who enter the country illegally, even when they are not under arrest. The measure is aimed at gathering intelligence on smuggling gangs responsible for organising small-boat crossings to the UK and at…
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UK powers to seize phones from migrants without arrest come into force
New powers to seize phones from migrants without arrest The government has activated new powers allowing border and immigration authorities to seize mobile phones from migrants who arrive illegally in the UK, without the need to arrest them first. The move is part of broader efforts to disrupt people-smuggling networks and improve intelligence gathering at…
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Mystery Deepens as US Soldier Arrested with Explosives in Tanzania
Overview of the Case The case that has caught the attention of security officials and regional observers centers on a US soldier with dual Kenyan and US citizenship who was arrested in Tanzania after authorities described the seized material as dangerous. The arrest, announced by the Special Police Unit of Tarime/Rorya in Mara Region, occurred…