Einwanderung

Five Indonesian women working as technical interns in Kumamoto received certificates of appreciation from the Kumamoto Minami Police Station chief for rescuing an elderly woman in her 80s. The incident occurred on January 15 in Minami Ward, where the women pulled the victim from a waterway and ensured her warmth before calling emergency services.

2. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Amid accelerating labor shortages, foreign workers are indispensable for sustaining society, yet concerns have arisen from some law-breaking acts. Last month, the government adopted a new basic policy on foreign nationals, aiming for coexistence while strengthening regulations. During the upcoming House of Representatives election campaign, ruling and opposition parties must engage in constructive discussions.

The 'How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories' exhibit has opened at the Smithsonian Museum, showcasing stories of early Filipino immigrants to America. The artifacts, including steamer trunks discovered in 2005 in Stockton, California, contain items from the early 1900s. This marks the first Filipino American exhibit at the museum.

31. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Das U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hat den mexikanischen Geschäftsmann Carlos Federico Valenzuela Cadena am 16. Januar in Houston, Texas, festgenommen. Der 63-Jährige steht in Mexiko wegen Betrugs, Erpressung und organisierter Kriminalität im Zusammenhang mit Immobilienbetrug in Nayarit vor Gericht. Er wird ausgeliefert, um der mexikanischen Justiz Rede und Antwort zu stehen.

The U.S. Senate approved a spending package on Friday to fund most federal agencies through September, but the House's recess delayed approval, triggering a partial government shutdown. The measure isolates Department of Homeland Security funding for two weeks amid demands for immigration enforcement reforms following deadly shootings in Minneapolis. Lawmakers expect the brief lapse to have minimal impact if the House acts swiftly on Monday.

30. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a civil rights investigation on January 30 into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents during immigration raids, excluding the earlier death of Renee Macklin Good. The probe follows weeks of protests against federal operations, with Gov. Tim Walz doubting de-escalation promises while upholding protesters' First Amendment rights.