As King Willem-Alexander prepares to present the Dutch government’s agenda, the coalition is divided over immigration plans. Nicolien van Vroonhoven of the New Social Contract party opposes the measures if a political advisory panel rejects them, sparking backlash from the anti-immigration Party for Freedom and the conservative People's Party.

Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet, formed after lengthy negotiations, faces its first major test. Meanwhile, the town of Ter Apel opened temporary shelters due to an asylum crisis, blaming the government for inaction. The coalition seeks to declare an "asylum crisis" and opt out of EU migration rules for tougher immigration control.

Canada's spousal sponsorship immigration saw a rebound in July with 6,170 new permanent residents, following a 7.1% drop in June. However, the overall number for the first seven months remains 18.6% lower compared to last year.

From January to July, 40,700 new residents arrived, down from 50,065 in 2022. Ontario welcomed the most sponsored spouses, while Newfoundland and Labrador saw the biggest percentage increase in July.

The current processing time for spousal sponsorship applications outside Quebec is down to 10 months, a significant improvement from last year's 20-month wait, with no income requirements for most sponsors.

Israeli media reports that the government is recruiting African asylum-seekers, mainly from Sudan and Eritrea, to fight in Gaza in exchange for permanent residency. The recruitment is conducted legally, but details on how recruits will be used remain unclear.

Israel hosts about 30,000 asylum-seekers, but less than 1% are granted refugee status. Critics argue this deal violates international laws that protect asylum-seekers.

While some have volunteered, few have seen promised benefits. Advocacy groups express concern over the lack of transparency, warning that vulnerable people are being exploited for military service based on vague promises.