Government monitoring of the safety of Nepalis migrant workers in Gulf and Middle East

KATHMANDU:- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that as of Monday evening, 57,100 Nepalis migrant workers have registered their details in the online registration system operated by the..

At least 14 migrants drown off Turkey after a chase ends in a deadly collision

ANKARA, Turkey (AP):- At least 14 migrants drowned on Monday after a boat carrying them collided with a coast guard boat off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast during a chase, officials said. The..

US immigration authorities arrest Spanish-language news reporter in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP):- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee but agents didn’t have a warrant, according to court documents..

‘Worse than a prison’: 911 calls, interviews reveal problems at ICE’s largest detention camp

By MORGAN LEE, RYAN J. FOLEY and MICHAEL BIESECKER, EL PASO, Texas (AP):- Serious medical and mental health emergencies have been routine at the nation’s largest U.S. Immigration and Customs..

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, REBECCA SANTANA and SEUNG MIN KIM, WASHINGTON (AP):- President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism..

Republicans take another crack at Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war

By KEVIN FREKING, WASHINGTON (AP):- Republicans are invoking the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they tee up votes Thursday on a funding bill for the Department of..

IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE

By FATIMA HUSSEIN, WASHINGTON (AP):- The head of the IRS largely declined to answer questions about recent unlawful disclosures of taxpayer data when he was questioned by lawmakers at a..

Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before Congress

By REBECCA SANTANA, WASHINGTON (AP):- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrapped up two days of scrutiny in Congress on Wednesday, appearing for the first time in front of lawmakers since..

Julián Castro plans to build a $250M endowment for Latino community groups across the US Southwest

By JAMES POLLARD, NEW YORK (AP):- Former housing secretary Julián Castro sees at least one constant throughout the next decade. That’s the need to build lasting philanthropic support for..

A large immigration detention camp in Texas is closed to visitors amid measles outbreak

EL PASO, Texas (AP):- A large immigration detention camp in Texas has been closed to visitors and attorneys due to a measles outbreak, a lawmaker said Tuesday. There are 14 active measles cases at..

Nepali Embassy UAE says, ‘Under the current situation, those who overstay will not be fined’

UAE:- The Nepali Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has clarified that Nepali citizens who have overstayed their visas in the UAE due to the recent developments in the Middle East will not be..

Noem blames ‘violent protesters’ for Minneapolis chaos under tough questioning in Senate hearing

By REBECCA SANTANA, WASHINGTON (AP):- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate on Tuesday in her first congressional appearance since the shooting deaths of two protesters..

Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days’ notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, WASHINGTON (AP):- A federal judge agreed on Monday to temporarily suspend the latest version of a Trump administration policy that requires members of Congress to provide a..

Shrestha from Gorkha killed in Iran’s attack

GORKHA:- Diwash Shrestha of Borlang Thanti, Bhimsen Thapa Rural Municipality-7, in Gorkha, was killed in an attack by Iran in the United Arab Emirates. According to the Nepali Embassy in Abu..

Nepal–Saudi ties, regional situation discussed

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Foreign Affairs Bala Nanda Sharma held a meeting with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, Fahd bin Mnikhr at the Ministry on Sunday. During the meeting, the two..

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