Africa is trying to move past decades of economic strain by strengthening cooperation between neighbors, with Zimbabwe and Botswana now planning to allow passport-free travel using only national ID cards.

For thousands of Pakistanis, the United Arab Emirates has long been a prime destination for work, migration, and family reunification; now it suddenly feels like a door quietly swinging shut.

Canada has recently tightened its immigration policies by issuing fewer visas and increasing requirements for foreign worker programs, amid political debate and criticism over housing shortages and high prices.