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Nbc Newsworld7 hrs ago
Afghan National Dies in ICE Custody One Day After Detention
An Afghan national who had fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. The death occurred one day after his arrest for deportation proceedings.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics23 hrs ago
DHS Ends Marked ICE Vehicles, Returns to Unmarked Fleet
The Department of Homeland Security has removed custom wraps from Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles and resumed use of unmarked cars. The change follows a shift in operational approach under new leadership.
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
ICE offers $10 million reward for two fugitive sons of Joaquin Guzman
Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted a new wanted poster Monday offering a $10 million reward for Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar and Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar. The two men are the remaining at-large sons of Joaquin Guzman, who is serving a life sentence plus 30 years in…
Nbc Newsworld4 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.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Federal Officials Detain More Than 10,000 Immigrants in Five Days
Immigration and Customs Enforcement doubled daily arrest numbers through routine operations. The shift moved enforcement from large urban actions to suburban and semi-rural areas.
Fox Newspolitics5 days ago
U.S. border agents seize $3.7 million in cocaine hidden in cucumber shipment
Customs and Border Protection agents found 112 packages of cocaine inside a tractor-trailer at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas. The seizure occurred last Wednesday after a canine inspection and imaging scan flagged the vehicle.
news.sky.compolitics6 days ago
Seven Texas defendants receive prison terms in ICE facility attack case
Seven additional members of a Texas group were sentenced Wednesday in federal court for their roles in a July 2025 attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. Sentences ranged from 22 months to 50 years. Eight previously sentenced defendants received a combined 450…
world6 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.
pakistantoday.com.pkfinance6 days ago
EU Seeks Trade Pact With China by October as New Steel Tariffs Begin
The European Union will pursue an agreement with China to address trade imbalances by October. New steel import quotas and a flat customs duty on low-value e-commerce packages also took effect.
rt.combusiness8 days ago
Petrofac Facilities Management to Pay £569,157 After Self-Disclosing Russia Sanctions Breaches
GB News reported that Petrofac Facilities Management Limited must pay HM Revenue and Customs after breaching UK sanctions on Russia in 2022 and 2023. The Aberdeen-based company became the first publicly identified following a compound settlement. It supplied sanctioned goods and…
Washington Examinerpolitics8 days ago
U.S. Customs Officers Seize Over 8,000 Pounds of Methamphetamine at Two Texas Border Crossings
Officers found 7,047 pounds of methamphetamine worth $63 million in a pickup truck at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo and more than 1,000 pounds worth $9.3 million in a tractor-trailer at the Pharr International Bridge on June 19.
theepochtimes.comfinance8 days ago
EU to Charge €3 on Parcels Under €150 Starting Wednesday
The European Commission will end the de minimis exemption for low-value imports. Small parcels will face a new customs fee and full declarations from Wednesday onward.
nippon.comworld10 days ago
United Nations Calls for Investigation Into Dozens of Deaths in U.S. Immigration Detention
The United Nations called for an independent probe into dozens of deaths in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody since last year. It also urged swift steps to stop additional fatalities. The statement was reported by @AFP.
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Usa Todaypolitics12 days ago
ICE Drops Plans to Convert Nearly a Dozen Warehouses into Detention Centers After Spending About $1 Billion
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased nearly a dozen warehouses in early 2026 for over $1 billion. Federal, state and local officials announced in June that the projects would not proceed. DHS said it would sell one site in Michigan and use existing space instead.
azernews.azfinance13 days ago
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan Sign Trade and Transport Agreements
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan signed multiple agreements on June 22 covering trade, customs, transport, energy, agriculture, banking, and labor migration. The pacts aim to expand cargo flows along the Middle Corridor trade route between Central Asia and Europe.
ABC Newsworld14 days ago
ICE Seeks $250,000 Fine Against Immigration Attorney Over Alleged Duplicate Asylum Filings
Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Tuesday it is seeking a $250,000 fine against attorney Vinod Doddamani. The agency alleges he filed 32 cases containing 64 fraudulent documents with identical narratives. This is the first such action against an immigration attorney.
Washington Examinerpolitics14 days ago
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 15 People Over Alleged Obstruction of ICE Operations in Minnesota
A June 11 indictment unsealed in Minnesota charges 15 people with conspiracy and related offenses tied to alleged efforts to obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The case cites articles and events linked to the anarchist group CrimethInc.
680news.compolitics14 days ago
CBI Director Says Businesses Do Not Seek to Reverse Brexit or Rejoin EU
Rain Newton-Smith stated that UK businesses accept Brexit costs but reject reopening the referendum or joining the customs union. Her remarks follow the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and a delay in EU reset talks.
Washington Examinerpolitics15 days ago
New York Mayor Renews Call to Abolish Immigration Agency
The mayor of New York City stated on a podcast that Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be abolished. The mayor also said the city will continue its sanctuary policies and will not assist federal immigration enforcement.
Japan Timesworld15 days ago
Japan to Require Digital-Only Customs Declarations at Airports by 2030
The Finance Ministry will unveil a new customs vision this month that targets elimination of paper declaration forms by 2030. The shift follows record inbound arrivals and aims to speed processing while strengthening security checks.
New York Postpolitics16 days ago
President Trump proposes renaming ICE to NICE in online poll
President Trump posted a poll on his Truth Social account asking whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be renamed NICE. The proposal adds the word National to the existing acronym.
The Japan Timesbusiness17 days ago
Japan’s Rare Earth and Tungsten Imports from China Remain Low in May
Chinese customs data show zero shipments of certain tungsten types, dysprosium and terbium to Japan last month. A broader rare-earth category reached its lowest three-month rolling total since 2023.
ecns.cnfinance18 days ago
China Steps Up Checks on Indium Exports While Indium Remains Off Export-Control Lists
Chinese customs authorities have stepped up checks on indium shipments, requesting details on end-customers and their locations. The metal is used in high-speed AI chips and LCD displays.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld18 days ago
Immigration Agency Plans to Sell or Transfer Most of 11 Warehouses Bought for Migrant Detention
Immigration and Customs Enforcement intends to dispose of most of the 11 warehouses it purchased for migrant detention. The move reverses an earlier expansion of detention capacity.
The Independentpolitics21 days ago
ICE Updates Detention Standards to Allow More AI Use and Keep Voluntary Work Pay at $1 per Day
Immigration and Customs Enforcement released updated rules Monday that permit contractors to expand artificial intelligence in detainee communications and maintain the $1-per-day voluntary work stipend. The changes apply to facilities holding roughly 60,000 people.
insidermonkey.comworld21 days ago
Former ICE acting director joins defense contractor as senior vice president
Todd Lyons, who served as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from March 2025 to May 2026, has been hired by Navigators Security and Defense. The company said he will work on U.S. homeland defense strategy, interagency operations, and international securit…
foxnews.comworld22 days ago
ICE arrests Russian man previously convicted in Minnesota trucker’s death
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Georgii Gabiev in Brooklyn on June 9. The agency plans to keep him in custody pending removal.
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Forbesfinance22 days ago
Executive Order Bars Foreign Importers From Informal U.S. Customs Entry
A June 3 executive order requires foreign importers of record to use formal customs entry and post a bond with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The change ends the prior practice that allowed foreign entities and shell companies to file informal entries for low-value shipments…
koreaherald.comworld22 days ago
Nigeria Customs Seizes 22 Elephant Tusks in Ogun State
Officers intercepted 22 elephant tusks weighing 130.84 kilograms valued at N126.39 million. Four suspects were arrested and a vehicle was seized during the June 13 operation.
The Hillpolitics23 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary says ICE would deploy at midterms only if threat arises
The secretary stated on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would appear at polling places solely in response to a security threat. He added that any deployment would require coordination with local law enforcement and would not involve voter identification dut…
worldsoccertalk.comsports24 days ago
2026 World Cup Poses Logistics Test for North American Aviation
The tournament will bring increased flight volumes, temporary airspace limits near venues, and variable customs processing times at some U.S. airports. Aviation authorities and airlines are preparing schedules and staffing plans ahead of the June through July event window.
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New York Postpolitics26 days ago
U.S. Customs Seizes 111 Counterfeit Luxury Items at Cincinnati Port
Officers at the Port of Cincinnati intercepted a Colombia-to-Puerto Rico shipment containing fake Rolex, Cartier and Richard Mille watches plus designer hats and sunglasses valued at more than $19.2 million if authentic.
foxnews.comworld27 days ago
ICE Extends Immigration Officer Training from 42 to 71 Days, Citing 1,300% Rise in Assaults
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will lengthen its core academy program and add follow-on instruction for previously trained officers. The changes begin in July at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia.
Fox Newspolitics26 days agoUpdated
Congress Passes $70 Billion Bill Funding ICE and Border Patrol Through 2028
President Trump signed legislation providing nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement agencies. The measure funds ICE and Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of his term.
Le Mondeworld27 days ago
Palestinian Authority Finance Minister Says Israel Withheld Taxes
The Palestinian Authority's finance minister stated that Israel's refusal to transfer customs taxes and continued occupation of the West Bank threaten the functioning of education, health care, and security services.
cnbc.comfinance27 days ago
Supreme Court Limits Presidential Tariff Power Under IEEPA, Opening Door to $166 Billion in Refunds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun processing claims after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. At least 90 publicly traded companies have disclosed plans to seek refunds totaling billions of dollars.
freepressjournal.infinance27 days ago
BYD Ends Türkiye Investment After Receiving Customs Duty Exemptions
BYD sold 45,000 vehicles in Türkiye in 2025 under customs duty exemptions granted as a domestic producer. The company has now withdrawn from a planned investment without starting construction. Turkish sales fell 64 percent in the first five months of 2026.
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cnbc.compolitics27 days agoUpdated
House Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill in 214-212 Vote
The House approved the Secure America Act on Tuesday, sending the measure to President Trump. The legislation funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Homeland Security through September 2029.
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics28 days ago
China’s Exports to U.S. Surged 35% in May After Sharp Declines Following Trump Tariffs
Chinese customs data showed exports to the United States grew at the fastest pace since early 2021. Overall exports and imports also accelerated from April levels.
Fox Newspolitics28 days ago
DHS directs ICE to deport noncitizens who vote in U.S. elections
The Department of Homeland Security issued a directive instructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to remove noncitizens who cast ballots illegally. The order cites the Immigration and Nationality Act and follows an earlier policy update by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Se…
citizen.co.zaworld28 days ago
Chile Seizes 1,080 Tons of Lumber Laced With Cocaine and Ketamine Headed to Europe
Chilean customs officials said the Monday seizure of cocaine and ketamine hidden in 45 containers from Bolivia carries an estimated $8.3 billion retail value on the European market.
Fox Newspolitics28 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Weighs Pulling CBP Officers From Sanctuary City Airports
Republican senators expressed support for a proposal to remove Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The plan remains under consideration despite opposition from some officials.
thehindu.comai28 days ago
China’s May Exports Beat Forecasts at 19.4% but Show Signs of Fading Stockpiling
Customs data released Tuesday showed stronger-than-expected growth in shipments of chips, autos and other high-tech goods. The figures come as energy price shocks from the Iran conflict weigh on broader demand.
news.google.combusiness29 days ago
French Customs Destroys 38,000 Counterfeit Trainers After 15-Year Case
Nearly 38,000 pairs of fake trainers seized in 2011 were destroyed in Le Havre on 3 June after a French importer received a customs fine and prison sentence. The case is one of the longest customs proceedings handled at the port.
citizen.co.zafinance29 days ago
South African Revenue Service Seizes 90 Bricks of Cocaine at Durban Port
Officials intercepted a shipment hidden inside imported excavation equipment during a customs inspection. The material was handed to police for further testing and investigation.
nypost.comworld31 days ago
Carnival Splendor Reminds Guests to Respect Lifou's Conservative Dress Code and Indigenous Customs
Carnival Cruise Line reminded passengers aboard Carnival Splendor to follow local customs in Lifou, New Caledonia. The notice preceded the ship's June 2 visit during an eight-night sailing from Sydney.
Newsweekpolitics32 days ago
Four Senate Republicans Join Democrats to Block SAVE America Act Attachment
Four Republican senators joined Democrats on Thursday to prevent the SAVE America Act from being added to a nearly $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. The bill would have required voters to show proof of citizenship when register…
pinsentmasons.comfinance33 days ago
HMRC Removes VAT Charge on Certain Business Donations to Charities, Subject to Value Limits
HM Revenue and Customs confirmed that VAT-registered businesses can donate eligible goods to registered charities without incurring additional tax charges. The change removes a prior requirement that companies pay VAT on items they had already reclaimed tax on when donating them.
realitytea.compolitics33 days agoSourced
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Strengthen Customs Enforcement
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Justice to improve detection and interdiction of unlawful and dangerous imports. The directive requires new operational plans within 60 days and…
nbcnews.compolitics34 days ago
Trump Administration Appeals Judge’s Order to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs Ruled Unlawful by Supreme Court
The administration appealed a judge’s order requiring customs authorities to refund importers who paid global tariffs the Supreme Court ruled unlawful earlier this year.
nationalpost.comworld34 days ago
DHS Keeps Customs Officers at Newark Airport While Retaining Plans for Other Cities
DHS will maintain current staffing levels at Newark Liberty International Airport. Officials continue with previously announced plans for other cities.
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order-order.compolitics35 days ago
Most Unused Pension Pots to Face Inheritance Tax from April 2027, HMRC Publishes Initial Guidance
HM Revenue and Customs issued a technical note detailing how most unused pension pots and death benefits will be included in estate valuations for inheritance tax purposes starting April 6, 2027.
nbcnews.compolitics36 days ago
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Appoints Rosario “Pete” Vasquez as Chief of Border Patrol
The appointment comes as the Trump administration works to maintain reduced illegal border crossings. Vasquez will lead the agency responsible for securing U.S. borders between ports of entry.
koreaboo.comworld36 days ago
South Korea Reports Record Drug Seizures and Arrests in First Year of Lee Administration
Government agencies detained 23,403 drug offenders in 2025 and recorded all-time highs in online arrests and border seizures during President Lee Jae-myung's first year. Data from prosecution, police, customs, coast guard and food-drug authorities detail the scale of enforcement…
Newsweekbusiness38 days ago
DHS Considers Reallocating Customs Officers From Airports in Sanctuary Cities to Support ICE
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has proposed pulling Customs and Border Protection staff from airports in sanctuary jurisdictions, with Newark Liberty International Airport under immediate review. Industry groups warn of nationwide travel disruption if the plan advances.
fortune.comfinance38 days ago
DHS Considers Reducing Customs Staff at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he is considering cuts to customs agents at airports in cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Airlines for America warned the change would disrupt international flights and cargo operations.
vancouversun.comworld38 days ago
Border Agents Seize Pork, Chicken and Mango Pulp at Laredo Crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a vehicle carrying 40 kilograms of pork, nearly 6 kilograms of raw chicken and 11 kilograms of mango pulp at the Laredo port of entry. All items were destroyed and the driver was fined $1,000.
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swissinfo.chworld39 days ago
HMRC Urges Married Couples to Check Eligibility for Marriage Allowance
HM Revenue and Customs is encouraging married couples and civil partners in Britain to verify eligibility for the marriage allowance, which can reduce annual tax bills by up to £252. The allowance permits transfer of up to £1,260 of an unused personal allowance between partners.
Rapplerworld39 days ago
Bureau of Customs Files Criminal Complaints Against Makati Express Cargo Over Abandoned Containers
The Bureau of Customs filed criminal complaints on May 29, 2026, against Makati Express Cargo Incorporated for abandoning 147 containers holding 36,826 balikbayan boxes at ports nationwide. The complaints cite violations of customs regulations and the Customs Modernization and Ta…
nypost.comworld39 days ago
Nassau County Executive Says He Will Keep ICE Agreement Despite New State Law
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said Thursday he will maintain the county’s cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The announcement follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of legislation that limits local law enforcement cooperation with federal i…