U.S. ‘Expects’ Azerbaijan to Pull Back from Armenia Border | Asbarez.com

The United States is closely monitoring the situation on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and expects Azerbaijan to immediately pull back its forces and “cease further provocation,” State Department spokeswoman Jalina Porter said on Friday during her daily briefing.

US Plans 'Large Exercise' in Central Europe, Attacks Russia - FARS

(FNA)- Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby announced multiple war games to be held across Europe, demanding that Russia should open up about its defense drills on its borders.

Kyrgyzstan’s death toll in skirmish on Kyrgyz-Tajik border rises to 13 - ministry - TASS

The number of Kyrgyz nationals who died in the recent clash on the border with Tajikistan has increased to 13, the Kyrgyz Health Ministry told TASS Friday.

Venezuelan Military Says Fighting Ongoing Near Colombian Border, Several Troops Dead - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - The Venezuelan armed forces on Monday reported continuous fighting with militants at the border with Colombia in the state of Apure, which has resulted in casualties and injuries.

Libyan National Army Says Boosted Combat Readiness Near Border With Chad - Sputnik International

(April) – The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has boosted its combat readiness in the southeastern district of Kufra near the border with Chad after the death of N'Djamena's longterm president, Idriss Deby.

8 Venezuelan soldiers killed by Colombian crime group - AA

Eight Venezuelan soldiers have died during operations along the border against a Colombian criminal group, Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez confirmed Monday

Maduro to Ask for UN Assistance in Clearing Mines Near Colombian Border - Report - Sputnik International

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that Caracas will seek UN assistance to clear mines left by Colombian armed groups in the border area.

Russia says military moves near Ukraine purely defensive, as NATO rebukes Moscow | Al Arabiya English

Russia warned on Thursday that a serious escalation in the conflict in Donbass could “destroy” Ukraine as NATO voiced concern over what it said was a big Russian military build-up near eastern Ukraine.

Germany lists France as 'high-risk' Covid-19 area, health agency announces

 

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US mayor declares emergency over migrant influx - AA

The mayor of Gila Bend, Arizona said on Tuesday he is declaring a state of emergency due to the ongoing border crisis that has seen a spike in the number of migrants seeking to enter the US.

Biden admin to allow migrant families separated at border to reunite in US - China.org.cn

President Joe Biden's administration will allow migrant families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under former President Donald Trump to reunite inside the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on Monday.

Czechs Send 30,000 Police, Soldiers to Enforce Travel Limits - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Police and military forces in the Czech Republic set up 500 checkpoints across the country as one of the European Union's hardest-hit nations marked the first anniversary of its coronavirus outbreak on Monday by significantly limiting free movement.

India, China FMs to set up hotline as border crisis eases | Al Jazeera

India and China have agreed to set up a hotline between their foreign ministers as the two nuclear-armed neighbours look to reduce tensions along a disputed Himalayan border where their troops have been locked in confrontation since last year.

Covid-19: France closes borders to most non-EU travel - BBC News

France has imposed new Covid-19 border restrictions, but has once again resisted a new nationwide lockdown.

European Commission Proposes New Travel Regulations Within Bloc, Avoids Blanket Ban - UrduPoint

The European Commission on Monday proposed introducing stricter regulations for travel to and from the bloc amid the rapid spread of mutated coronavirus strains but refrained from imposing a sweeping travel ban that could affect the free flow of goods and people.

Increased NATO Activity near Russian Borders May Lead to ‘Serious Incident’: Moscow - Tasnim News Agency

Moscow warned that increasing Western military activity near Russian borders may ultimately have dangerous consequences.

India, China close in on plan to end months of military standoff | One America News Network

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Seeking to end a dangerous military standoff in the western Himalayas, India and China are formulating a plan that involves creating no-patrol zones, pulling back tanks and artillery, and using drones to verify the withdrawal, Indian officials say.

Europe must strengthen its borders after attacks, says Macron - EL ETOS

Europe must rethink its open-border Schengen area, including a more robust protection of the zone's external frontiers, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, after a spate of Islamist attacks in France and Austria.

IRGC (IRAN) Chief Visits Iran’s Borderline near Azeri-Armenian Clash Site - Tasnim News Agency

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami visited Iran’s northwestern border areas near a battlefield where Azeri and Armenian forces have been exchanging fire in recent weeks.

China says India returns soldier who strayed across Ladakh border | Asia Pacific | Al Jazeera

China’s official military newspaper has said that India has returned a Chinese soldier who had strayed across a contested de facto border in the western Himalayan region where both sides have been locked in a tense standoff.