EU maintains silence on Taliban envoy visits amid deportation talks
The European Commission has declined to confirm whether Taliban representatives will travel to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan.Recent media reports suggested a possible meeting later this summer, but the Commission emphasized that contacts remain at a technical level.Markus Lammert, a spokesperson for the European Commission, stated on 27 April that ongoing contacts do not imply diplomatic recognition of the Taliban.These technical communications have been in place since at least August 2021, when the EU announced outreach efforts aimed at protecting women and girls following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.Since then, the situation for women in Afghanistan has deteriorated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 16:02 LONDON
Tennessee Passes New Immigration Legislation
The Tennessee General Assembly, controlled by a Republican supermajority, has approved a series of immigration bills.These legislative measures were developed in coordination with the White House.The bills were passed on April 25, 2026, by the Tennessee General Assembly.This marks a coordinated effort between state and federal authorities on immigration policy.No specific details about the provisions of the bills or their immediate impact on communities or enforcement have been disclosed.There is also no information on official responses from opposition groups or civil society.This legislative action is significant as it highlights the evolving dynamics of immigration policy within the United States, particularly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 12:31 LONDON
