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Fewer Crossings, Deadlier Routes

Humanitarian groups like the International Rescue Committee warn that deterrence strategies only make journeys more perilous, forcing migrants to travel covertly at night and pay smugglers higher fees….reports Asian Lite News The

August 17, 2025

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Starmer Pushes for Stricter Immigration

The British PM made it clear that government is increasing the skill thresholds for migrant workers, raising the degree level required, and tightening the English language requirements….reports Asian Lite News British Prime

May 13, 2025

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Pope calls anti-migrant attitudes at US border ‘madness’

Record numbers of migrants have been seeking to enter the United States, largely from Central America and Venezuela, as they flee poverty, violence and disasters exacerbated by climate change….reports Asian Lite News

May 20, 2024

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EU parliament adopts stricter migration rules

In a series of 10 votes, European lawmakers endorsed the regulations and policies that make up the Pact on Migration and Asylum…reports Asian Lite News The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a

April 11, 2024

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Cleverly underlines commitment to cut net migration

From 4 April, the increase to the minimum salary required for those arriving on the Skilled Worker visa, from £26,200 to £38,700, will come into force…reports Asian Lite News Measures to transform

January 31, 2024

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India govt gives nod to migration, mobility pact with Italy

Cooperation between the two parties in the fight against irregular migration has also been formalised through the Agreement...reports Asian Lite News The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given

December 27, 2023

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Migration threatens to ‘overwhelm’ Europe, says Sunak

Sunak then hinted at the need to change international law on immigration, telling the crowd at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Atreju political festival: “If we do not tackle this problem, the

December 18, 2023

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Labour not to set target on migration

The Conservative Party’s 2019 manifesto also promised to bring overall numbers down, without setting a specific target, after the introduction of post-Brexit border controls…reports Asian Lite News Labour has said it will

November 27, 2023

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Migration advisers call for tighter foreign worker rules

Its overall economic benefit was also doubtful and many employers were unable to afford the high fees for using the system, the MAC said…reports Asian Lite News The committee’s recommendations, if adopted,

October 4, 2023

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Reverse Migration of Sikhs Back to Punjab

This incident served as yet another stark reminder of the precarious situations many Sikhs and Punjabis find themselves in while seeking better opportunities abroad…reports Manjari Singh In the past few years, a

June 16, 2023

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