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November 3, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Nearly One Million People Victimized by Migrants from Top Refugee Countries.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: An analysis of police crime statistics in Germany shows nearly one million victims of crimes committed by foreign suspects from key refugee-origin countries.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The populist, anti-mass migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group initiated the analysis of Police Crime Statistics (PKS) data.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The data covers the period from 2015 to 2024 in Germany.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The number of victims is increasing – in parallel with the number of refugees.” – Focus Magazine

🎯IMPACT: The report highlights the significant rise in crime victims in Germany directly linked to the migrant crisis of 2015-16 and subsequent chain migration.

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From 2015 to 2024, roughly 426,000 Germans fell victim to offenses carried out by suspects originating from ten key refugee-sending nations. In that timeframe, about 512,000 non-Germans were also victimized by migrants from this same group. This examination of Police Crime Statistics (PKS) comes from a parliamentary query submitted by the populist, anti-mass migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group.

The AfD selected ten nations for scrutiny, namely Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Morocco, Algeria, Iran, Nigeria, Somalia, Pakistan, and Georgia, as they have contributed significant refugee populations to Germany. Through PKS data, nationals of these countries have been tallied against victims of crime.

Victim numbers have surged markedly since 2015, aligning with the influx of people from these ten countries into Germany. The fewest cases were reported in 2020 and 2021, mirroring the broader decline in crime rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Syrians boast the most victims, with 35,668, followed by Afghanistan, with 72,190. All have over 10,000.

In terms of particular crimes, the data indicates that, for instance, Algerian nationals are accused of robbery 12,685 percent more frequently than Germans, with similarly elevated rates for Georgians (3,846 percent higher), Libyans (3,641 percent higher), and Tunisians (3,132 percent higher).

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September 18, 2025
Immigration

‘Pro-Hamas’ Student CAN Be Deported to Algeria or Syria, Judge Rules.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A federal immigration judge ordered Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student, to be deported to either Algeria or Syria due to alleged misrepresentations on his green card application.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mahmoud Khalil, Judge Jamee Comans, and the Trump administration.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued last week by a Louisiana-based immigration court.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “This Court finds that Respondent willfully misrepresented material fact(s) for the sole purpose of circumventing the immigration process,” wrote Judge Comans.

🎯IMPACT: Khalil now faces deportation unless he successfully appeals the decision within 30 days.

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A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student who organized pro-Hamas protests, to be deported to Algeria or Syria. The ruling, issued last week, was revealed in court filings by Khalil’s lawyers on Wednesday as part of his ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent his removal.

Khalil, a green card holder, has alleged that the Trump administration detained him and sought to deport him as part of a broader policy targeting foreign students involved in protests against Israel. The administration accused him of “hateful behavior and rhetoric.” Judge Jamee Comans denied Khalil’s motion for a waiver to prevent his removal, citing alleged misrepresentations on his green card application.

In her ruling, Comans stated, “This Court finds that Respondent’s lack of candor on his [immigration forms] was not an oversight by an uninformed, uneducated applicant. Rather, this Court finds that Respondent willfully misrepresented material fact(s) for the sole purpose of circumventing the immigration process.”

Khalil’s legal team criticized the decision, describing it as “highly unusual” and claiming procedural irregularities. “It is no surprise that the Trump administration continues to retaliate against me for my exercise of free speech,” Khalil said in a statement.

The Trump administration had initially sought to deport Khalil under a federal law allowing removal if the Secretary of State determines a noncitizen’s presence poses “adverse foreign policy consequences.” A federal judge blocked this attempt earlier in the year. Khalil now has 30 days to appeal the immigration court’s decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Khalil is currently a citizen of Algeria, but was born in Syria, leaving the two countries as the most reasonable places for Khalil to be deported to.

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July 9, 2025
Economy

Trump Tariffs Target Another Seven Nations.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump issued tariff letters to seven countries on Wednesday. This follows his announcement on Monday of the imposition of trade duties on a number of countries, including Japan and South Korea.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Countries targeted were the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, Iraq, and Sri Lanka.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Letters were sent on Wednesday, with tariffs set to begin August 1. Meanwhile, discussions with the European Union (EU) bloc and a number of individual nations remain ongoing.

💬KEY QUOTE: “You guys are going to fight, we’re not going to trade. And we seem to be quite successful in doing that.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The tariffs aim to address trade imbalances and boost American manufacturing.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has announced new tariffs targeting seven smaller U.S. trading partners, including the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, Iraq, and Sri Lanka. The tariffs, ranging from 20 percent to 30 percent, will take effect on August 1. Notably, the move follows the America First leader’s imposition of trade duties on Japan and South Korea this past Monday, along with a number of other nations.

The Trump administration has consistently contended that tariffs are a tool to address long-standing trade imbalances and bolster the U.S. economy. During a meeting with African leaders on Wednesday afternoon, Trump emphasized how his trade policies are also serving a key diplomatic purpose, highlighting his administration’s successful facilitation of peace deals between India and Pakistan, as well as Rwanda and Congo. According to Trump, trade “seems to be a foundation” for his success in settling foreign disputes, adding: “You guys are going to fight, we’re not going to trade. And we seem to be quite successful in doing that.”

The letters, posted on Truth Social, followed a 90-day negotiation period that saw the imposition of a 10 percent global tariff. Trump indicated there would be no extensions for the targeted countries. The tariffs are part of a broader strategy that includes recent import taxes of 25 percent on Japan and South Korea. The European Union (EU), a frequent focus of Trump’s trade grievances, has not yet received similar tariff letters.

Critics argue that the tariffs could worsen inflation and slow economic growth, though economic data has yet to show the traded duties producing any inflationary pressure. In fact, as The National Pulse noted in past reporting, tariffs have historically generated a degree of deflationary pressure.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration asserts that the measures will reduce trade deficits and encourage the return of manufacturing jobs to the United States.

America often finds itself at an unfair disadvantage competing against foreign countries where pay and conditions are poor, governments subsidise their producers, or American goods are themselves subject to punitive tariff and non-tariff barriers, if not a combination of all three.

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October 4, 2024
Immigration
World

Trans Migrant Granted Refugee Status Despite Pedophilia Conviction.

An Algerian migrant, referred to as Medhi F., has been granted refugee status in France despite a past conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. Medhi F., who identifies as transgender, had been sentenced in 2019 to four years in prison for the crime against a 15-year-old.

In 2020, Medhi sought asylum with the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA), arguing that returning to Algeria would result in persecution due to his transgender identity. OFPRA rejected the application, but Medhi appealed the decision to France’s National Court of Asylum (CNDA). In 2023, the CNDA overturned OFPRA’s decision, claiming Medhi no longer posed a threat to society despite being a convicted pedophile.

OFPRA escalated the matter to France’s Council of State, but it upheld the CNDA’s ruling in July, declaring that being a convicted pedophile provides insufficient grounds to refuse or revoke refugee status by itself.

Former President Donald J. Trump has frequently lamented that “France is no longer France” and is warning against the U.S. following its path as a society ahead of the November elections.

“We’ve seen what happened when Europe opened its doors to jihad. Look at Paris, look at London; they’re no longer recognizable,” he said in May, adding, “We can’t let that happen to our country.”

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An Algerian migrant, referred to as Medhi F., has been granted refugee status in France despite a past conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. Medhi F., who identifies as transgender, had been sentenced in 2019 to four years in prison for the crime against a 15-year-old. show more
August 9, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Culture
Sports
World

Male Boxer Fighting for Women’s Gold at Paris Olympics.

Male boxer Imane Khelif, who has failed several gender tests, is set to face Yang Liu of China in the final round of the women’s welterweight boxing division at the Paris Olympic Games on Friday, August 9. The Algerian is a single victory away from a gold medal.

Khelif has dominated the female athletes at the Paris Olympics, not losing a single round to any of her opponents.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) released a statement on August 5 regarding Imane Khelif, explaining that the Algerian was disqualified from previous tournaments for failing tests meant to determine whether or not he was eligible to fight in women’s boxing.

The IBA conducted multiple tests in 2022 and 2023 and both tests showed that Khelif failed to meet the gender requirements to compete with women. Khelif also signed a paper acknowledging the test results.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) split with the IBA despite being given the test results, and allowed Khelif to compete with women at the Paris Olympics. The IOC later claimed it had not been informed about Khelif by the IBA, but the IBA says this is a lie.

Khelif’s opening fight with Italian female boxer Angela Carini  caused controversy after the Italian quit the bout in just 46 seconds, saying Khelif’s blows “hurt too much.”

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke out on the case, slamming the IOC for allowing Khelif to compete with women in the first place.

“Athletes with masculine attributes shouldn’t be allowed in women’s competitions,” Meloni said.

The IOC, which determines the gender of boxers based on whatever their passport says, is defending Khelif’s participation in the Olympics, claiming that the Algerian is a victim of “aggression” in the form of criticism.

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Male boxer Imane Khelif, who has failed several gender tests, is set to face Yang Liu of China in the final round of the women's welterweight boxing division at the Paris Olympic Games on Friday, August 9. The Algerian is a single victory away from a gold medal. show more
August 2, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Culture
Sports

Olympics Bosses Say Male Boxers Beating Up Women Are Victims of ‘Aggression.’

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) claims male boxers Imane Khelif, of Algeria, and Lin Yu-ting, of Taiwan, are victims of “aggression,” as Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling, and many others criticize them for battering women in Paris.

Khelif forced Italy’s Angela Carini to quit 46 seconds into their bout yesterday, after delivering two powerful headshots which Carini said “hurt too much.” The Italian said she has never been hit so hard. In the ring, she could be heard telling her coach, “It’s not right, it’s not right!”

Both Khelif and Yu-ting were previously disqualified from the World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA) for failing sex chromosome and testosterone tests. The IOC, which classifies boxers as men or women based on their passport, blames this decision for the so-called “aggression” the pair are facing.

“The current aggression against these two athletes is based entirely on this arbitrary decision,” the IOC said in a statement.

“The IOC is saddened by the abuse that the two athletes are currently receiving,” it continued. “Every person has the right to practice sport without discrimination.”

The IBA, for its part, has reiterated that “Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting post testing, did not meet the required eligibility criteria to compete within the female category” at their events.

There appears to be a concerted effort to remove footage of Khelif battering Carini from social media with a wave of copyright claims.

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) claims male boxers Imane Khelif, of Algeria, and Lin Yu-ting, of Taiwan, are victims of "aggression," as Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling, and many others criticize them for battering women in Paris. show more
August 1, 2024
William Upton
Politics
Sports

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Blasts Olympics for Allowing ‘High Testosterone’ Athletes to Fight Women.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing athletes who failed gender testing to still compete in the women’s medal competitions. “With these testosterone levels, this is not an equitable competition,” the Italian populist leader said during a televised press scrum. “Athletes with masculine attributes shouldn’t be allowed in women’s competitions.”

Meloni’s remarks come after controversy swept the 2024 Paris Olympics when Italian boxer Angela Carini quit her boxing bout against Algerian transgender Imane Khelif after just 46 seconds in the ring.

The National Pulse reported on Thursday that Carini said the blows from the biological male Algerian boxer “hurt too much.” Additionally, it appears her coaches viewed the match as being too physically dangerous for the Italian woman.

“I went into the ring to fight. I didn’t give up, but a punch hurt too much,” Carini said. She was struck twice by the Algerian man, with the second blow appearing to dislodge her helmet, and retreated to her corner. Reports indicate she said she had never been hit so hard and may have suffered a broken nose.

During Meloni’s remarks with the media, she specified that banning biological males from women’s sports is “[n]ot because we want to discriminate against anyone, but to protect the rights of female athletes to compete on equal terms.”

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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing athletes who failed gender testing to still compete in the women's medal competitions. "With these testosterone levels, this is not an equitable competition," the Italian populist leader said during a televised press scrum. "Athletes with masculine attributes shouldn’t be allowed in women's competitions." show more
August 1, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Culture
Sports
World

WATCH: Woman Quits Olympic Boxing Bout in 46 Seconds as Trans Fighter Batters Her.

Italian boxer Angela Carini quit her boxing bout against Algerian transgender Imane Khelif in 46 seconds, saying the biological man’s blows “hurt too much” for her to continue. Khelif previously failed testosterone tests that are supposed to mitigate the natural advantages male athletes have over women.

“I went into the ring to fight. I didn’t give up, but a punch hurt too much,” Carini said. She was struck twice by the Algerian man, with the second blow appearing to dislodge her helmet, and retreated to her corner. She refused to shake the male athlete’s hand, sobbing on her knees in the ring after he ended her Olympic dreams. Reports indicate she said she had never been hit so hard and may have suffered a broken nose.

Another male boxer, Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, is also competing against women in the Paris Olympics. As with Khelif, Olympic officials are allowing him to fight women despite a previously failed testosterone test.

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Italian boxer Angela Carini quit her boxing bout against Algerian transgender Imane Khelif in 46 seconds, saying the biological man's blows "hurt too much" for her to continue. Khelif previously failed testosterone tests that are supposed to mitigate the natural advantages male athletes have over women. show more
November 27, 2023
Jake Welch
Crime
World

REVEALED: Dublin Child Stabber Was Supposed to be Deported in 2003.

The suspect who stabbed three children and an adult in Dublin last week is an Algerian-born migrant who was subject to a deportation order from 2003. He was arrested several times, including earlier this year, though now holds an Irish passport.

The case was previously referred to the country’s High Court, which revoked the deportation order following a judicial review. The alleged attempted murderer came to the police’s attention this year, also, for possession of a knife. He appears to have been acquitted of the charges due to a “mental health report given to the court.”

Subsequent reports suggest the man was motivated to carry out the attack because he did not receive his welfare benefits.

Despite the violence, the Irish government has focused the majority of its attention on Irish citizens who are demanding action. An investigation has been launched into UFC star Conor McGregor for his comments on the nation’s “revolving door” mass immigration system.

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The suspect who stabbed three children and an adult in Dublin last week is an Algerian-born migrant who was subject to a deportation order from 2003. He was arrested several times, including earlier this year, though now holds an Irish passport. show more