![Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715081304_Rafah.jpg)
Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say
The Israeli military said a limited operation in Rafah was meant to kill fighters and dismantle infrastructure used by Hamas
Tue May 07 2024
![Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715078947_Israelisoldier.jpg)
Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks
The Gaza Crossings Authority said in a statement, Israel's takeover was a "death sentence" against Gazans, particularly the ill and injured.
Tue May 07 2024
![Israel will scale up amount of aid going into Gaza, military says Israel will scale up amount of aid going into Gaza, military says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709719938_Palestinianchildren.jpg)
Israel will scale up amount of aid going into Gaza, military says
New corridors use an Israeli seaport and border crossings into the Palestinian enclave.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![In blunt remarks, US VP Harris calls out Israel over catastrophe in Gaza In blunt remarks, US VP Harris calls out Israel over catastrophe in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709509266_KamalaHarris.jpg)
In blunt remarks, US VP Harris calls out Israel over "catastrophe" in Gaza
Kamala Harris said Israel must open new border crossings, not impose "unnecessary restrictions" on aid delivery.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![Eight more aid trucks expected to enter Gaza on Friday -U.N Eight more aid trucks expected to enter Gaza on Friday -U.N](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698399597_gaza.jpg)
Eight more aid trucks expected to enter Gaza on Friday -U.N
Detailed negotiations were taking place with Israel to secure more humanitarian crossings in the densely populated enclave.
Fri Oct 27 2023
![Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695379660_migrant.jpg)
Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden
Biden in May rolled out a new policy to deter illegal crossings, including deporting migrants and banning re-entry for five years.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Drought-hit Panama Canal restricts daily crossings in water-saving move Drought-hit Panama Canal restricts daily crossings in water-saving move](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690351317_Bahamian.jpg)
Drought-hit Panama Canal restricts daily crossings in water-saving move
During Panama's rainy season, an average of 35-36 ships typically cross the canal each day, the authority has said.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Around 40,000 Syrians return from Turkey after quake Around 40,000 Syrians return from Turkey after quake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677585299_TURKEY.jpg)
Around 40,000 Syrians return from Turkey after quake
The immigration was recorded at four border crossings held by Syrian armed groups opposed to Syrian President Bashar.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663119816_COLOMBIA.jpg)
Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege
Biden administration cracks down on groups fueling a record number of border crossings.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Israel re-opens Gaza crossings as truce with Palestinians holds Israel re-opens Gaza crossings as truce with Palestinians holds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660011221_GazaStrip.jpg)
Israel re-opens Gaza crossings as truce with Palestinians holds
The opening of the border crossings allowed fuel trucks in to supply Gaza's only power plant and increase the availability of electricity.
Tue Aug 09 2022
![[UPDATE] ''Stacks of bodies': 46 dead migrants found in truck in Texas [UPDATE] ''Stacks of bodies': 46 dead migrants found in truck in Texas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71656392731_SanAntonio.jpg)
[UPDATE] ''Stacks of bodies': 46 dead migrants found in truck in Texas
The deaths once again highlight the challenge of controlling migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border, which have reached record highs.
Tue Jun 28 2022
![PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41651069068_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee
Persons with Disabilities and individuals with health problems who use Personal Mobility Aids (PMA) may use pedestrian crossings on public roads, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Reactions to Canada's Trudeau invoking Emergencies Act to end protests Reactions to Canada's Trudeau invoking Emergencies Act to end protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644890769_ottawa.jpg)
Reactions to Canada's Trudeau invoking Emergencies Act to end protests
The government had invoked rarely used special measures allowing Trudeau to tackle protests that have shut some border crossings and paralyzed downtown Ottawa.
Tue Feb 15 2022
![Mexican officials find more than 3,000 migrants in two days Mexican officials find more than 3,000 migrants in two days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642994140_MIGRANTS.jpg)
Mexican officials find more than 3,000 migrants in two days
US immigration officials faced the highest illegal border crossings in two decades during Biden's first year in office.
Mon Jan 24 2022
![Joy, long lines as US reopens borders after 20 months Joy, long lines as US reopens borders after 20 months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51636420361_USA.jpg)
Joy, long lines as US reopens borders after 20 months
Lifting the travel ban will affect more than 30 countries, but entry into the United States will not be unregulated.
Tue Nov 09 2021