The Trump administration has approved the emergency transfer of nearly 110,000 acres of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Army, in a move aimed at tightening border security.
The Interior Department said on Tuesday the land will be under Army control for the next three years. The transfer, covering areas in New Mexico and other border states, marks one of the largest reallocations of public land for defence purposes in recent years.
"Securing our border and protecting our nation's resources go hand in hand," said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, calling the decision part of the Trump administration's broader national security agenda.
The announcement signals a renewed push by the administration to use executive authority to support border enforcement. It also comes amid continued debate over immigration and federal land use.
The Interior Department said the handover reflects a commitment to public safety and "responsible stewardship" of U.S. land.
Critics say the move may trigger legal and environmental challenges, especially from groups concerned about wildlife corridors and Indigenous land rights in the region. The Army has not yet detailed how the land will be used operationally.
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Explosions shook parts of southern Lebanon on Friday night as Israeli strikes rippled across the Zahrani district, with the blasts travelling toward the coastal city of Sidon.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States is sending a larger number of ships toward Iran and expressed hope for a deal, while warning that “if we don’t make a deal, we’ll see what happens.”
Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday (1 February), allowing limited movement of Palestinians in both directions after nearly two years of closure, Israeli authorities said on Friday.
Liverpool confirmed direct qualification to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 with a 6-0 win over Qarabağ at Anfield in their final league-phase match. Despite the setback, Qarabağ secured a play-off spot, with results elsewhere going in the Azerbaijani champions’ favour on the final matchday.
China is supplying key industrial equipment that has enabled Russia to speed up production of its newest nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, an investigation by The Telegraph has found, heightening concerns in Europe over Moscow’s ability to threaten the West despite international sanctions.
Storm Kristin has killed at least five people and left more than 850,000 residents of central and northern Portugal without electricity on Wednesday (28 January), as it toppled trees, damaged homes, and disrupted road and rail traffic before moving inland to Spain.
Catherine O’Hara, the acclaimed actress best known for her role as Kevin McCallister’s mother in the Home Alone films, has died at the age of 71, her manager confirmed on Friday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to assist in rebuilding Syria’s war-damaged economy as the country's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa made his second visit to Moscow in less than four months on Wednesday (28 January).
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States is sending a larger number of ships toward Iran and expressed hope for a deal, while warning that “if we don’t make a deal, we’ll see what happens.”
German coalition politicians are pushing for higher tobacco taxes to relieve the country’s loss-making statutory health insurance system, saying rising prices would curb smoking and generate needed revenue.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday (29 January) he expected the U.S. administration to respect Canadian sovereignty, after reports that U.S. officials met Alberta separatists.
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