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Israel denies entry to 33 Chinese nationals using fake Japanese passports at Allenby Crossing

PIBA said 27 men and six women used legitimate Chinese passports in Jordan before presenting forged Japanese passports when attempting to cross into Israel.

View of the road leading to the Allenby Bridge Border Crossing, September 24, 2025; illustrative.
Hezbollah and Syrian flags are seen fluttering in Fleita, Syria August 2, 2017.

Syria, Hezbollah hold secret security talks in Turkey, reportedly to ease border tensions

Afghan nationals carrying their belongings walk after crossing the border from Iran at the Islam Qala border crossing in Herat province, Afghanistan, September 3, 2026.

Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule

Migrants wait in line to receive food and beverage from the Red Cross, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 3, 2026.

Majority of Spaniards unhappy with government's handling of Ceuta crisis, poll shows


Thailand, Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls

Thailand and Cambodia's border clashes enter day four, with Trump set to mediate after deadly fighting and civilian casualties.

Village security volunteers patrol a village amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 9, 2025.

Pakistan, Afghanistan trade heavy fire as border tensions rise

The exchange came two days after a new round of peace talks between the South Asian neighbors ended without a breakthrough, though both sides agreed to continue their fragile ceasefire.

An Afghan Taliban fighter sit next to an anti-aircraft gun near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province, following exchanges of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces in Afghanistan, October 15, 2025.

Tajikistan in talks with Russia about helping guard Afghan border, security sources say

Deadly attacks near the Afghan border have pushed Tajikistan to consider Russian troop support, with talks underway on a joint patrol mission backed by the CSTO.

Russian service members line up during military drills carried out by the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) at the Harb-Maidon training ground, located near the Tajik-Afghan border in the Khatlon region, Tajikistan October 23, 2021.

Netherlands lowers Israel travel advisory to 'yellow' risk level after Gaza ceasefire

The Dutch Foreign Ministry lowered the threat level for most of Israel to "yellow," advising caution due to potential risks. Areas near Gaza, Lebanon, and Egypt's remain under "red" alerts.

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

IDF pulls out all stops to set back infiltrations from Israel's border with Egypt

Reporter's Notebook: Israeli forces are facing a significant national security threat, as Egyptian smugglers send hundreds of weapon-carrying drones per month into Israel.

Israeli soldiers from the 80th Brigade take part in a training drill on Israel's southern border with Egypt, released on November 17, 2025