Strait of Gibraltar

Concerns are rising that de-facto tolling in the Strait of Hormuz, driven by Iran's fee demands, could trigger global bottlenecks and undermine international maritime law. Experts warn this trend may spread to other key waterways like the Strait of Malacca, the Strait of Gibraltar, and those impacted by Russia’s war in Ukraine. This decline threatens the centuries-old concept of 'freedom of the seas,' suggesting future global commerce will be more expensive and inflationary.

Migrants in Ceuta, Spain, including Dikra and Abdel Karim, remain in the city after crossing from Morocco, seeking opportunities in mainland Spain. Over 60,000 migrants breached the border, causing a humanitarian crisis with at least 72 deaths. Many returned to Morocco, but holdouts face uncertain futures amid limited resources and complex EU asylum processes.

Migrants in Ceuta, Spain, continue to seek ways to reach mainland Spain despite a recent surge in border crossings that resulted in at least 72 deaths. Dikra, a 20-year-old from Morocco, and others like Abdel Karim remain in the enclave, hoping to navigate the EU's asylum system to stay in Spain for work and safety.

Migrants in Ceuta, including Dikra, Abdel Karim, and Cesse Aliou, remain in the Spanish enclave after a large-scale border breach with Morocco, facing humanitarian challenges and uncertain futures. Over 60,000 migrants crossed the border, with 72 deaths reported, sparking debates on European immigration policies.