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Washington Examinerpolitics16 hrs ago
ICE Arrests Nearly 6,500 Immigrants with Criminal Records in New York City Since January as Local Cooperation Ends
Federal officers have detained close to 6,500 illegal immigrants with criminal records in New York City since President Trump took office. White House border czar Tom Homan said operations are already active and a larger surge is planned.
sbs.com.aupolitics19 hrs ago
Swedish Teen Denies 70 Charges in 764 Network Trial as Court Orders Psychiatric Exam
A Swedish teenager known as Chai faces charges including encouraging self-harm and creating child sexual abuse material. The case connects to a stabbing in Stockholm and a global network with arrests in 33 countries.
New York Postpolitics1 day ago
Man Charged With Assault After Cellphone Strikes Baby Near Bryant Park
Marc Okon, 49, was arrested Saturday after allegedly hitting a baby girl with a cellphone near Bryant Park. He faces assault and child endangerment charges and has a record of 25 arrests since 2018.
Al Jazeerapolitics1 day ago
Indian-Administered Kashmir Orders Vetting of Books and Arrests Three Over Separatist Content
Authorities issued a July 9 order requiring all educational institutions to screen books, journals, dissertations and digital resources. The directive targets content deemed to promote separatism or undermine national security.
middleeasteye.networld3 days ago
Israeli Arrests and Well Destruction in West Bank, Drone Strike in Lebanon, and Iranian Attacks on Kuwait Reported on July 18
Israeli forces arrested 10 Palestinians in Hebron Governorate and destroyed three wells in the northern Jordan Valley. An Israeli drone struck southern Lebanon while Kuwait reported hits on oil and utility sites from Iranian attacks.
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Abc Newspolitics4 days ago
Israel's Parliament Approves Laws Codifying Draft Exemptions for Ultra-Orthodox Men and Designating Torah Study as National Value
Lawmakers passed measures during a two-day session that halt arrests of draft evaders and equate Torah study with military service. The votes secure coalition support ahead of October elections.
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Fox Newspolitics5 days ago
U.S. Rejects 16-Year USMCA Extension, Chooses Annual Reviews Through 2036
The United States declined a 16-year extension of the trade pact on July 1 and will conduct yearly reviews instead. Officials cited northern border security issues including fentanyl seizures and watch-list arrests.
New York Postpolitics5 days ago
ICE Harlingen Office Arrests 238 in Single-Day Operation Setting Record
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Harlingen field office arrested 238 people on June 18. The operation marked the highest number of targeted arrests in a single day for the office's Enforcement and Removal Operations.
abcnews.go.comworld5 days ago
Puntland arrests two journalists over tax protest coverage and militia video
Officers detained Mohamad Jama Mohamud on 14 July in Bosaso and had earlier arrested Suways Jama Mohamud on 2 June. Suways was released on bail the next day. Both detentions followed stories on local protests and security issues.
cnbc.comsports5 days ago
Poker player robbed at Las Vegas Airbnb after cashing out winnings
A Huntington Beach man reported being robbed of his poker winnings at a Las Vegas Airbnb. Police are investigating and no arrests have been made.
politics6 days ago
Turkey Arrests Nearly 1,000 in Nationwide Sweep Two Days Before 2016 Coup Anniversary
Authorities targeted nearly 1,000 suspects across all 81 provinces on July 13. The operations mark the latest step in a decade-long effort to dismantle networks linked to the failed July 15, 2016 coup attempt.
middleeasteye.networld6 days ago
Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Resigns After Knesset Passes Bill Halting Arrests of Draft Evaders
A member of the New Hope party resigned as deputy foreign minister after the Knesset approved legislation suspending arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. The bill also addresses exemptions for haredim from IDF service.
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news.sky.comworld7 days ago
Scotland Gang Feud Ends After Six Months With 64 Arrests and Internal Crime-Group Resolution
Police Scotland reported that a violent gangland feud that began in Edinburgh in March 2025 concluded after six months through arrests and a resolution of differences between rival groups. The operation covered 84 incidents across the central belt.
mondoweiss.networld8 days ago
Nigeria Shuts Illegal Mining Site and Arrests Two Suspects in Osun State
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development detained Danladi Isa and Musa Kabiru at an artisanal camp in Ileki-Ijesa on July 13. Officials confiscated equipment and sealed the site under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act. The two suspects are assisting investigators to…
jpost.compolitics8 days agoUpdated
Knesset Panel Advances Freeze on Haredi Draft Evader Arrests
A Knesset committee voted 8-7 on Sunday to advance a proposal halting arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. The measure still requires two final plenum readings before taking effect.
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nypost.comworld9 days ago
Buena Park Police Increase Presence at Knott's Berry Farm Ahead of Planned Weekend Gathering
Officers said they identified organizers of an unsanctioned gathering scheduled for Saturday and will increase patrols. The alert follows a Newport Beach event last weekend that drew about 3,000 people and produced more than 400 arrests.
Fox Newspolitics10 days ago
ICE Arrests Individuals Convicted of Violent and Sex Crimes in Multiple States
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted operations across several states on Thursday, detaining individuals previously convicted of crimes including attempted murder, rape, and child sex offenses. Officials described the actions as part of a broader effort to re…
abcnews.go.compolitics10 days ago
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people in five days at end of June
The agency conducted the arrests after shifting from large-scale operations in major cities to less visible enforcement methods. The figures have not been publicly released.
nypost.comworld10 days ago
Nigerian forces rescue 46 kidnapped pupils and staff; eight gunmen arrested and some killed
Authorities freed all 46 pupils and staff abducted from three schools in Oyo state on May 15. The operation killed some abductors and led to eight arrests.
politics10 days ago
More Than 400 Arrested After Large July 4 Crowd Gathers in Newport Beach
New York Post reported over 400 arrests after a large gathering in Newport Beach on July 4, 2025. A local resident described injuries sustained during the incident and warned of a planned follow-up event.
yna.co.krbusiness10 days ago
YouTuber Signs With CAA During Lego Dispute
Ben Schneider, known online as Reckless Ben, has signed with CAA for representation. The agreement follows a YouTube investigation into a missing Lego collection that led to arrests, lawsuits, and misdemeanor charges against the creator.
nypost.comworld11 days ago
Israeli Police Arrest Four Negev Residents Over Alleged Beersheba Attack Plot
Police and Shin Bet detained four people from the Negev region on suspicion of planning a terror attack in Beersheba. The arrests occurred on or before July 10, 2026.
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The Independentpolitics10 days agoUpdated
Syria Arrests ISIS-Linked Suspects After Damascus Bombings During Macron Visit
Syrian authorities announced Thursday the arrests of several suspects tied to twin bombings that killed one and wounded 36 during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. The attacks occurred Tuesday in Damascus.
Euronewspolitics11 days ago
Italy Orders Expulsion of Two Russian Military Attaches Over Espionage
Italy expelled two Russian military attaches on July 7 after arrests revealed spying on military aid to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cited serious interference with national security. The moves follow a 2024 espionage case involving a navy captain.
Al Jazeeraworld12 days ago
Indonesia Arrests Nutrition Officials in $56 Million Fraud Probe While Free Meals Programme Reaches 25 Million People
Authorities arrested the head of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency and two deputies in early June over alleged procurement fraud. The government has since cut the programme budget and expanded investigations to seven people.
swarajyamag.compolitics13 days ago
U.S. prosecutors arrest 24 suspects tied to India-based crime groups
Federal authorities arrested 24 people in the U.S., Canada and Europe on charges linked to three India-based organized crime organizations. The arrests follow a years-long investigation that also produced indictments against 13 additional defendants.
BBC Newssports13 days ago
Zimbabwean Footballer Survives Shooting in Johannesburg
A Zimbabwean footballer escaped unharmed after his car came under gunfire in Johannesburg on Sunday. South African police are investigating the incident as attempted murder with no arrests reported.
abcnews.go.comworld14 days ago
Morocco Arrests 10 in Cell Linked to ISIL Sahel Affiliate
Authorities seized weapons, bomb-making materials and a modified car during raids in several cities. The operation disrupted plans described as advanced. The last ISIL-linked attack in Morocco occurred in 2023.
theconversation.compolitics14 days ago
Operation identifies 2,070 trafficking victims across 59 countries
More than 1,000 arrests were made during a coordinated international operation targeting human trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced labour, and other crimes. Authorities identified victims and launched hundreds of new investigations.
winnipegfreepress.comworld14 days ago
ICE Arrests Non-Citizens with Prior Murder and Sex-Crime Convictions over Holiday Weekend
Federal authorities conducted arrests of illegal immigrants with prior convictions for murder, burglary, and child sex crimes across the United States during the Independence Day weekend. The Department of Homeland Security announced the operations on Monday.
winnipegfreepress.comworld15 days ago
Indonesia Deports 92 Chinese Nationals Suspected of Scam Operations, Issues Lifetime Bans
Indonesia deported 92 Chinese nationals on July 5 and imposed lifetime entry bans after their May arrests in a suspected online fraud syndicate. The operation followed a formal request from the Chinese government, which covered all costs and provided escorts. South China Morning…
pakistantoday.com.pkworld15 days ago
Japan Estimates 350,000 Have Tried Cocaine, but Total Amount Seized Fell
A health ministry survey estimates around 350,000 people in Japan have tried cocaine as of fiscal 2025. Arrests for possession also hit a record 804 that year.
ABC Newsworld15 days agoUpdated
Eight Shot, Four Children Among Them, in Brooklyn Coney Island Shooting; Police Probe Possible Gang Link
At least eight people were wounded late July 4 when a masked gunman fired into a family barbecue courtyard on West 31st Street. One woman remains in critical condition and no arrests have been made.
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news.google.comworld15 days ago
Pakistani Police Arrest Four Men on Kidnapping, Rape, and Extortion Charges
Four Pakistani men, one a relative of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, raping, and extorting two women after helping them obtain Pakistani visas. The arrests followed facilitation of the visas by the foreign minister.
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nypost.comworld16 days ago
Jet Ski and Boat Breach Security Zone at Sail4th 250 Event
nypost.com reported that a jet ski and small boat entered the restricted security zone during the Sail4th 250 parade on Saturday. The US Coast Guard responded but issued no arrests or violations.
abcnews.go.compolitics17 days ago
Federal Operation in Chicago Leads to 305 Arrests and Recovery of 24 Children
A 60-day multi-agency effort in the Chicago area produced 305 arrests and the recovery of 24 children. Officials charged suspects with robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking and child exploitation.
abcnews.go.compolitics17 days ago
Savannah Guthrie Says Family Continues Search Five Months After Mother’s Abduction in Tucson
Savannah Guthrie said her family has faced unending trauma in the five months since her 84-year-old mother Nancy was abducted from her Tucson home on Feb. 1. No arrests have been made. The FBI continues to investigate ransom notes received in the case.
Nbc Newsworld18 days ago
ICE Arrests Over 10,000 People in Five Days
Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted more than 10,000 arrests nationwide from Friday to Tuesday. Officials described the five-day total as a sharp increase in enforcement activity.
india.comworld18 days ago
Four Police Officers Arrested for Looting After Venezuela Earthquakes
Four officers from Venezuela's national police service were arrested after being accused of taking valuables from rubble in the northern state of La Guaira. The arrests occurred eight days after twin earthquakes killed at least 2,295 people and injured more than 11,000.
world19 days ago
Federal Immigration Officials Detain Over 10,000 People in Five Days
Immigration arrests rose sharply in the past week. Officials doubled daily arrest numbers without large publicized operations.
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politics19 days ago
Los Angeles Police Arrest 25 People in Hoover Criminals Sex Trafficking Investigation
Authorities conducted a coordinated operation targeting a prostitution ring along Figueroa Street in south Los Angeles. Officials said the effort resulted in 25 arrests and identified more than 50 victims.
news.sky.comworld19 days ago
UK Police Arrest 362 in Five-Day Operation Targeting Illegal Trade and Immigration Crime
A coordinated effort by police and immigration agencies resulted in hundreds of arrests and seizures of cash and contraband. The operation ran from June 15 to June 20 and targeted businesses often used to conceal illegal activity.
usatoday.compolitics19 days ago
U.S. officials report arrests of more than 1,900 noncitizens labeled known terrorists
Homeland Security officials stated that more than 1,900 noncitizens inside the United States who entered during the prior administration have been arrested. The same officials said the individuals were already known as terrorists before entry and are distinct from those on the te…
dailyalert.orgworld19 days agoUpdated
Israeli forces detain Palestinian women and students in West Bank operations
Israeli forces detained Palestinian women during raids in the West Bank around July 1. The Palestinian Prisoners' Society separately reported 65 high school student arrests in the same region since January.
world19 days ago
ICE Arrests Three Men with Criminal Convictions at New York Immigration Courts
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained an Ecuadorian man, a Dominican man, and a Guatemalan man at Manhattan immigration courts over the past week. The arrests followed a May 18 federal court order limiting such actions.
New York Postfinance19 days ago
Federal Operation Arrests Six in Los Angeles Sex Trafficking Case
Federal and local authorities conducted raids across Los Angeles and Orange County, arresting six people tied to alleged sex trafficking along Figueroa Corridor. Prosecutors say the defendants include members of a local gang and a motel manager accused of renting rooms for prosti…
washingtonpost.comworld19 days ago
Viral Video of Detainees in DR Congo Shared With False Enslavement Claims
Posts on X claimed footage showed Muslims enslaving Black Christian Africans. France 24 reported the video instead depicted arrests of civilians in Ituri province on suspicion of armed group ties.
winnipegfreepress.comworld19 days agoUpdated
South African Police Report Over 50,000 Arrests of Undocumented Migrants Since January
More than 2,000 protesters marched through Durban on June 30 after weeks of violence that killed at least four people. Tens of thousands of migrants fled homes or were repatriated ahead of the protests.
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citizen.co.zaworld20 days ago
China Arrests Two Fuji Electric Employees in Dalian on Rare-Earth Export Violation Suspicions
Two Japanese nationals employed by Fuji Electric were arrested in June after detention in Dalian in May on suspicion of smuggling banned goods. Japanese officials confirmed consular access and no health issues for the detainees.
soompi.compolitics20 days ago
Lawyers threaten EU legal action over Armenia election support
Lawyers representing an Armenian opposition leader have sent a letter to EU officials alleging that the bloc endorsed an election still facing constitutional challenges. The letter cites hundreds of politically motivated arrests and actions against the Armenian Apostolic Church.
sports21 days ago
Police retreat after clashes with crowd in Dutch city following soccer match
Officers withdrew from the scene after a group attacked them in the Netherlands. The incident occurred after Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a soccer match. No arrests or injuries were reported in the initial account.
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jns.orgpolitics21 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox party says it will disrupt Knesset votes over draft bill
United Torah Judaism stated it will block legislative business after accusing the coalition of delaying promised draft exemptions. The party cited a bill that would halt arrests of haredi draft evaders, scheduled for committee debate on Tuesday.
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The Guardianworld21 days ago
Reports Examine Costs of Incarcerating Women in the United States
Two new studies estimate that holding women in prison costs up to 75 percent more per person than holding men. Researchers project that halving women's prison time would produce limited increases in arrests and net savings for two states.
bstrategyhub.comtechnology22 days ago
Eleven Tesla Battery Trailers Stolen From Nevada Facilities Since December
Wired reported at least 11 trailers of Tesla car and home batteries stolen from Nevada loading docks since December 2025. Storey County investigators recorded 17 cargo thefts involving Tesla and other firms this year, with three arrests in one case. Tesla has added driver verific…
middleeasteye.netpolitics22 days ago
Defense Minister Katz asks Knesset panel to discuss three-month pause on arrests of yeshiva draft evaders
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz asked the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman on Sunday to discuss a temporary halt to arrests of yeshiva students evading military conscription. The proposed provision would apply for three months.
Al Jazeeraworld23 days ago
Kenya Rights Groups Report Six Detainees Found Injured After Thursday Arrests
Six people arrested during memorial events in Nairobi were later found with injuries, rights groups said. One additional protester remains missing.
en.antaranews.comworld25 days ago
Montenegro arrests Iranian-Turkish dual citizen wanted by U.S. on hacking charges
A 39-year-old man holding Iranian and Turkish citizenship was arrested Thursday in Kotor at the request of U.S. authorities. He faces New York court charges tied to attacks on more than 150 universities since 2013.
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yahoo.comworld25 days ago
Lawmaker says more arrests made over Reflecting Pool than Epstein files
A member of the House Oversight Committee said more people have been arrested for alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool than from files connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Five individuals were detained this week after allegedly tampering with the recently renovated…
outsidethebeltway.compolitics26 days ago
Algae in Reflecting Pool Leads to Arrests
Six people have been arrested for vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after President Trump ordered cleaning ahead of national events. Broadcast networks devoted more than 400 minutes to the story over five days.
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Ultra-Orthodox protesters plan highway blockades over IDF draft
Convoys from at least 19 cities are scheduled to depart at 4 p.m. to protest mandatory military service and recent arrests. Police are preparing for traffic disruptions across the country.
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