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Migrant flights to Guantanamo Bay initiated by Trump

U.S. to expand migrant detention at Guantanamo Bay, preparing to house up to 30,000 immigrants, starting flights soon.

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12 months ago

February 5, 2025

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U.S. to expand migrant detention at Guantanamo Bay, preparing to house up to 30,000 immigrants, starting flights soon.

The Trump administration is expanding operations at the American naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to accommodate detained migrants.

The first flight transporting these migrants is scheduled to depart from the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Fox Business that illegal migrants are being moved to the facility.

Currently, the base can hold 120 migrants, but plans are in place to expand this capacity to 30,000. Approximately 200 Marines have been sent to Guantanamo, with numbers anticipated to increase to 500, to assist in establishing additional infrastructure.

President Trump has directed the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department to construct facilities for holding illegal migrants, citing rising crime concerns linked to undocumented individuals. The use of Guantanamo Bay for migrant detention has drawn criticism from advocacy groups for poor conditions and lack of oversight.

The International Refugee Assistance Project highlighted past issues within the detention center, including inadequate facilities and lack of communication for detainees with legal representatives. Concerns have been raised about potential violations of human rights, indefinite detention, and family separations.

The first flight will depart on a C-17 military jet, which is more costly than standard flights used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The detention centre, which has operated since the 1990s, has recently housed a limited number of migrants under the Biden administration for resettlement.

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Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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17 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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18 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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18 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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