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Ireland allows citizens of 32 countries to apply for police careers, while Spain's military accepts eligible nationals from 18 foreign countries, illustrating contrasting approaches to international recruitment, labour mobility and public-sector employment across Europe.

At least 109 migrants are dead and over 116 missing after a shipwreck off Djibouti. IOM data reveals rising migration towards Gulf states, record fatalities and mounting economic pressures across East Africa.

Argentina’s $350,000 citizenship-by-investment programme faces three legislative challenges in Congress, raising questions about its future amid heightened European Union scrutiny of investment migration programmes and Schengen visa-free access.

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower reaches 116 floors, challenging the UAE’s Burj Khalifa for the world’s tallest building title as the Kingdom accelerates economic diversification, attracts international investment and expands its real estate ambitions.

Saudi Arabia’s solar-powered desert laser beacons highlight how the Gulf is blending ancient landscapes with modern technology to improve safety, connectivity and quality of life.

Argentina has unveiled a $350,000 citizenship-by-investment route and an $800,000 sovereign-bond option, with applications expected to open in late 2026 under a state-controlled framework supported by the five-member AMIGO consortium.

Norway’s prime minister says the country’s $2tn sovereign wealth fund is designed to last indefinitely, preserving petroleum wealth for future generations while limiting annual withdrawals to long-term investment returns.

Cyprus plans tighter golden visa rules as it pursues Schengen membership, reviewing thousands of existing permits and considering new investment priorities. The proposed changes put investor compliance and the programme’s economic benefits under scrutiny.

Spain leads EU residence permits, Germany grants the most asylum protection, and Malta stands out per capita. Eurostat’s latest figures reveal how work, family and humanitarian routes are shaping Europe’s migration landscape.

Britain is tightening migration rules even as key sectors struggle to recruit, exposing a wider European dilemma as governments seek to cut immigration without deepening labour shortages.