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4,000-year-old 36 swords seized at a US port in Philadelphia in a bizarre smuggling case
CultureTimes of India16h ago

4,000-year-old 36 swords seized at a US port in Philadelphia in a bizarre smuggling case

US Customs and Border Protection seized 36 Bronze Age short swords and 50 arrowheads, nearly 4,000 years old, at the Port of Philadelphia. The ancient Iranian artifacts were misdeclared as 'metal decorations' and routed through multiple countries, likely destined for the illicit antiquities market. Archaeologists confirmed their authenticity and cultural heritage value.

ICE cancelled Indian-origin student’s visa over dismissed traffic ticket, court calls move unlawful
PoliticsTimes of India2d ago

ICE cancelled Indian-origin student’s visa over dismissed traffic ticket, court calls move unlawful

A US federal court has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully terminated an Indian student's visa status over a dismissed traffic ticket. The judge criticized the agency's arbitrary decision, which lacked due process and forced the student to halt his studies. The ruling condemns ICE's reliance on minor or dismissed infractions to revoke student visas.

Columbia University Student Released After ICE Detention
Politicsmorocco-world-news2d ago

Columbia University Student Released After ICE Detention

A Columbia University student was released from federal custody after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The agents allegedly posed as local police officers to gain access to a student residence.

ICE warns of vetting delays amid rapid hiring surge under Trump
PoliticsThe Guardian4d ago

ICE warns of vetting delays amid rapid hiring surge under Trump

Internal email outlines how to handle misconduct claims as expansion raises concerns about background checks Immigration and Customs Enforcement is struggling to keep pace with vetting new hires during its historic recruitment push and is laying out a process to deal with allegations of past misconduct among recruits, the agency said in an internal email this week, underscoring concerns about ICE’s rapid expansion. The email, sent to supervisors with ICE’s enforcement and removal operations (...

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs
PoliticsThe Guardian4d ago

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs

Bills aim to make ICE employees ineligible for jobs in law enforcement, public education and state civil service Supercharged by billions in dollars from Congress, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has hired thousands of new officers to carry out Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign in an effort it has likened to “wartime recruitment”. In several states, Democratic lawmakers want applicants to think twice about taking part. Bills introduced in recent weeks in the legislatures of a...

Authorities seize e-cigarette liquids and synthetic drug products in Larnaca raid
Worldcyprus-mail7d ago

Authorities seize e-cigarette liquids and synthetic drug products in Larnaca raid

Customs officers on Friday carried out inspections and seizures of e-cigarette liquids and other products containing synthetic narcotic substances and prohibited cannabinoids during a coordinated operation in Larnaca. The customs department said it took part in a joint operation on February 20, with the police drug squad Ykan and the illegal betting unit, as well […]

Cypriots Celebrate Green Monday with Kites and Traditions
Culturecyprus-mail7d ago

Cypriots Celebrate Green Monday with Kites and Traditions

Cypriots marked Green Monday, the public holiday signaling the start of Lent, by heading to the countryside for celebrations that blend religious observance with long-standing cultural traditions, including kite flying and traditional foods.

[팟캐스트] (769) 오르는 금값에 바뀌는 전통?
Culture7d ago

[팟캐스트] (769) 오르는 금값에 바뀌는 전통?

Soaring gold prices reshape Korea’s rituals 진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel 기사 요약: 오르는 금값에 오랜 기간 한국의 전통이었던 돌잔치 등의 모습이 바뀌고 있다. [1] Gold has long been woven into the fabric of Korean life. The precious metal has traditionally marked key rites of passage, from births and marriages to other major milestones. -weave into: 깊이 스며들다. -fabric: 사회 등의 구조 -rite: 의례 [2] But soaring gold prices are reshaping customs, prompting cutbacks and substitutions in traditions once taken for granted. -cutback: 삭감, 감축 -take for

Customs officers seize duty-free cigarettes and fuel at Green Line crossings
Politicsin-cyprus8d ago

Customs officers seize duty-free cigarettes and fuel at Green Line crossings

Customs officers seized thousands of untaxed cigarettes and 80 litres of fuel in three separate incidents at crossing points from the occupied areas to the government-controlled areas earlier this month. On 6 February 2026, officers from the Customs Department at the Ledra Street crossing selected a French national for inspection during routine checks of individuals […]

Finland Customs reports record drug seizures in 2025
Worldhelsinki-times4h ago

Finland Customs reports record drug seizures in 2025

Finnish Customs seized 2,574 kilos of illegal drugs in 2025. The total stood more than 500 kilos above the year before, despite a fall in recorded narcotics offences. Officers also intercepted record levels of cocaine and drug medicines. The agency identified 147 intoxicating substances during the year and uncovered new synthetic opioids in tablet form. Authorities said organised smuggling remained active.

DOJ Charges 30 More People For Minnesota Church Invasion
Politicszerohedge18h ago

DOJ Charges 30 More People For Minnesota Church Invasion

DOJ Charges 30 More People For Minnesota Church Invasion Via Headline USA, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges Friday against 30 more people who are accused of civil rights violations in a January protest inside a Minnesota church where a pastor works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bondi said on social media that 25 people were in custody and more arrests would follow. The new indictment comes a month after independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort...

US-EU Trade Faces Customs Chaos After Trump-Era Tariffs
Businessdennik-n2d ago

US-EU Trade Faces Customs Chaos After Trump-Era Tariffs

The European trade with the USA is experiencing customs chaos following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's blanket tariffs, leading to the introduction of new tariffs. The EU maintains its support for last year's trade agreement.

Nigeria Customs Service supports Athletes Training Grant Programme
SportPremium Times4d ago

Nigeria Customs Service supports Athletes Training Grant Programme

The NCS provided critical support to the Commission’s initiative designed to boost elite athletes’ readiness ahead of major international competitions The post Nigeria Customs Service supports Athletes Training Grant Programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Politicsbloomberg4d ago

EU Customs Race and ECB Tussle

The European Union has set a March deadline for a customs race, which is seen as a precursor to a potential conflict with the European Central Bank.

Ghana Link secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for new Tier IV Data Centre supporting ICUMS
Technologymyjoyonline6d ago

Ghana Link secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for new Tier IV Data Centre supporting ICUMS

Certification affirms internationally audited information security controls, continuity planning, and risk governance for Ghana’s trade and revenue backbone Ghana Link Network Services Ltd has announced that its new Kumasi Tier IV Data Centre, which hosts and supports operations of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognised benchmark for […]

Student ICE Protests Lead To Lockdowns, Debate Over Discipline In Pennsylvania Schools
Politicszerohedge6d ago

Student ICE Protests Lead To Lockdowns, Debate Over Discipline In Pennsylvania Schools

Student ICE Protests Lead To Lockdowns, Debate Over Discipline In Pennsylvania Schools Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), School officials ordered two eastern Pennsylvania schools into lockdown on Feb. 20, while dozens of students left the schools and became unruly. The move came after officials directed the students to cancel their planned protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. High school students gather for an anti-Immigrati...

Partial U.S. government shutdown blamed for NEXUS closure at Canadian airports
Politicscbc7d ago

Partial U.S. government shutdown blamed for NEXUS closure at Canadian airports

Airports in Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto are asking passengers travelling through U.S. Customs to allow for extra time to pass through security checks. While most airports didn't explain the reason behind the NEXUS closure Sunday, Vancouver International Airport said on its website that it's suspended until further notice "due to the partial U.S. Government shutdown."

Customs officers seize duty-free cigarettes and fuel at Green Line crossings
Politicsin-cyprus8d ago

Customs officers seize duty-free cigarettes and fuel at Green Line crossings

Customs officers seized thousands of untaxed cigarettes and 80 litres of fuel in three separate incidents at crossing points from the occupied areas to the government-controlled areas earlier this month. On 6 February 2026, officers from the Customs Department at the Ledra Street crossing selected a French national for inspection during routine checks of individuals […]

Association of customs house agents Ghana holds 5th AGM on 24-hour economy
Businessmyjoyonline6h ago

Association of customs house agents Ghana holds 5th AGM on 24-hour economy

The Association of Customs House Agents Ghana (ACHAG), a membership-based organisation comprising corporate licensed customs house agents with expertise in international freight forwarding, customs brokerage and clearance, transport, and logistics services, has held its 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the theme “Connect 24-The role of Customs House agents under the 24-Hour Economy.”

Spotlight on 75-year-old over hay smuggling from occupied north after foot-and-mouth outbreak
Worldin-cyprus3d ago

Spotlight on 75-year-old over hay smuggling from occupied north after foot-and-mouth outbreak

Cyprus customs authorities are investigating whether a 75-year-old man caught smuggling tobacco products from the occupied north may also have illegally transported hay and animal feed — and whether those goods could be linked to the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The Customs Department received an anonymous tip around midday on Wednesday alerting officials to the […]

Lilypond Customs process $858m Q4 exports
Businesspunch-ng3d ago

Lilypond Customs process $858m Q4 exports

Nigeria’s Lilypond Customs exports reached $858m in Q4 2025, a 9.5% increase. The command processed more containers and saw growth in agricultural exports. Read More: https://punchng.com/lilypond-customs-process-858m-q4-exports/

Trump's Proposed 10% Global Tariffs and Their International Impact
BusinessReutershindustan-timesindian-express+7taipei-timesexpress-tribuneDaily Star BDglobal-timestempo-englishtaiwan-newsdaily-mirror-lk6d ago10 sources

Trump's Proposed 10% Global Tariffs and Their International Impact

Donald Trump's proposal for a 10% global tariff on imports is coming into effect, raising questions about its potential economic impact on countries like India and others worldwide.

OSP probes GHS25.8m palm oil diversion involving customs, national security
Politicsmyjoyonline6d ago

OSP probes GHS25.8m palm oil diversion involving customs, national security

Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched an investigation into a suspected corruption scheme involving the illegal diversion of 50 20-foot containers of palm oil, valued at GHS25.8 million, into the local market. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the OSP said the consignment — originally declared as transit cargo destined for Burkina Faso — was unlawfully rerouted into Ghana's domestic market without the payment of applicable duties and taxes, resulting ...

Blata Customs Border Crossing Faces Criticism Over Road Conditions
Businessbalkan-web7d ago

Blata Customs Border Crossing Faces Criticism Over Road Conditions

The Blata Customs border crossing between Albania and North Macedonia is criticized for having 'two standards' for truck passage, with the road on the North Macedonian side paved while the Albanian side of the Librazhd-Pogradec axis is riddled with potholes, causing major issues for heavy transport.

US Customs Ruling Drives Gold to Three-Week High
Financeder-standarddie-presseDaily Sabah7d ago3 sources

US Customs Ruling Drives Gold to Three-Week High

The ruling from Washington has reshuffled the cards in global trade. Starting Tuesday, all customs codes for duties imposed in connection with the emergency law will be deactivated.

FEB Warns Against US Tariff Chaos
Worlddh-les-sports9d ago

FEB Warns Against US Tariff Chaos

The Federation of Belgian Enterprises (FEB) is urging caution regarding potential 'tariff chaos' from the United States, following a Supreme Court ruling and the announcement of a new 10% global customs tax.