Giovanni Martino, a Venezuelan asylum seeker, fled poverty and lack of opportunities in his home country with his family, including two young children, to seek asylum in the US. After a harrowing journey through Mexico, including being kidnapped and held for ransom, they finally secured an asylum appointment through CBP One. However, their hopes were dashed when Trump abruptly shut down the system, leaving them stranded and vulnerable at the border, unable to return home but also unable to stay safely.
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Israel tanks advance into Deir al-Balah city for first time
Israeli tanks have entered Deir al-Balah, Gaza, for the first time, prompting mass displacement among civilians as heavy airstrikes and artillery fire continue. The UN reports this evacuation order affects tens of thousands and threatens crucial humanitarian infrastructure in a region housing numerous camps for displaced families, with calls from the UK and other nations to end the violence. Want More Context? 🔎
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