Immigration

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.

February 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

January 31, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Mexican businessman Carlos Federico Valenzuela Cadena on January 16 in Houston, Texas. The 63-year-old faces charges in Mexico for fraud, extortion, and organized crime tied to real estate scams in Nayarit. He will be extradited to face Mexican justice.

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.

January 30, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.