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Federal Scientists Charged After Attempt to Secretly Bring 113 Virus Vials, Including Mpox Samples, to the US

Two US scientists are charged with illegally smuggling 113 virus vials, including Mpox, from Africa, breaching strict biosafety and customs rules.

International Business Times UK

UK home sales see huge spike as stamp duty ‘distorts’ market

Despite the considerable annual spike, April's figure was 3% lower than the previous month

Evening Standard

UK house sales surge as experts warn of stamp duty market distortion

The sharp increase was driven by lower activity levels the year prior

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Tax vs Customs: Why MNCs face a growing valuation and compliance battle

MNCs face rising conflict between tax and customs rules on related-party pricing, as India’s tighter digital scrutiny raises compliance risks, litigation and valuation disputes.

The Economic Times

Delhi: American national of Indian origin held at IGI Airport with 115 gold bars hidden in specially designed belt

In a significant crackdown, customs agents at Delhi's IGI Airport intercepted an American of Indian descent, discovering a staggering 115 gold bars concealed in his trousers, valued at over Rs 5.5 crore.

The Economic Times

DRI, Customs officers to intensify vigil on gold smuggling post import duty hike

Revenue intelligence and customs officials are preparing to tighten surveillance across airports, seaports and land borders after India raised import duty on gold and silver to 15%. Authorities plan to increase monitoring of smuggling routes, carrier networks and foreign syndicates to prevent a revival in illegal gold trade following the…

The Economic Times

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Best Spy Thriller Of The Year

'Legends' tells the true story of British Customs agents going deep cover in a gripping Netflix series.

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Legends review – Steve Coogan takes on Britain’s biggest drug gang

This astounding true story, written by Neil Forsyth, asks the question: what if the A-Team was comprised entirely of disgruntled customs officers?

The Guardian - UK

‘Can I just have my money back’: The Supreme Court may have killed Trump’s tariffs but regular Americans have nothing to gain from the move

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs may have handed businesses a $166 billion refund windfall, but regular Americans are learning the hard way that they won’t see a dime of it. U.S. Customs just launched its online refund portal, and the first wave of businesses rushed to claim…

The Mary Sue

Pensioners warned to watch out for scams as winter fuel payment recovery starts

Scammers may use the recovery process as a hook to use texts, emails and phone calls to target people, HM Revenue and Customs said.

Evening Standard

Eurasian cargo hub expands to capture Europe-Asia freight flows

A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia.

Euronews

EU approves customs reform to handle rising trade and global uncertainties

The new customs reform is designed to adapt the bloc to rising trade volumes amid US-related uncertainties and new trade deals with South America and Australia.

Euronews

US preparing system to process refunds on billions in illegal Trump tariffs

Top official at customs agency says in filing that total sum held in relation to such tariffs is estimated to be about $166bn

The Guardian - UK

The 18th-century constitutional clause that could cost Trump €150bn

A New York court has ordered Customs to begin repaying hundreds of thousands of importers — before the government could find a way to avoid it.

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One of only 50 ultra-rare copies of a '90s visual novel has reportedly been destroyed by US customs on its way from Portugal to the buyer: "Literally crying right now"

"An important piece of history has been lost forever"

The Times of India

Kuwait mandates cash declaration for tourists and residents carrying over KD 3,000 via Sahel App

Kuwait has launched a mandatory digital cash declaration system via the Sahel App. Travelers carrying over KD 3,000 in cash must now declare it electronically, replacing manual forms. This initiative aims to enhance financial transparency and streamline border processes for all travelers.

Fortune

The Supreme Court’s bombshell tariff ruling failed to answer a $133 billion question over refunds: Now what?

Costco and other firms that filed early lawsuits may have an edge when it comes to collecting any refunds.

Radio France Internationale

Deadly attacks stall trade in key corridor between Senegal and Mali

More than 4,000 empty shipping containers are stranded inside Mali as insecurity on the main trade route to Senegal makes transport too dangerous, raising fears of supply disruption and higher prices in a country where most imports pass through the port of Dakar.

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She Ran Through Thin Air and Freezing Nights: How Sufiya Sufi Beat One of the World’s Deadliest Routes

Indian ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi has just added another wild milestone to her already jaw-dropping journey. The Guinness World Records has officially recognised her for pulling off one of the toughest high-altitude runs out there - the Manali to Leh route, and doing it faster than the benchmark time. The confirmation…

The Times of India

India’s new customs rules bring duty-free relief on gold, electronics for UAE travellers

India has updated its duty-free allowance for returning residents and Indian-origin travelers to ₹75,000, including one laptop. New weight-based rules for jewelry and digitized customs processes aim to simplify travel. Passengers are advised to declare items exceeding the allowance to avoid penalties.

Euronews

Uzbekistan sees lower shadow economy share as cashless payments rise

Official data shows that economic activities hidden from authorities accounted for 33% of GDP in 2025, down from 45–50% in 2019.

Euronews

China records massive $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025 as exports rose in December

According to customs data, the surplus was boosted by trade gains in December, with exports climbing 6.6% from the year before, better than economists’ estimates and higher than November’s 5.9% year-on-year increase.

Evening Standard

Interpol seizes 30,000 live animals in global crackdown on wildlife trade

Operation Thunder 2025 saw officers from 134 countries make 4,640 seizures between September and October

The Independent UK

American playwright Jeremy O Harris held in Japan on drug smuggling charges

Playwright detained at Okinawa airport last month after customs officials allegedly found MDMA in his bag

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‘Actual highway robbery’: Customs and Border Patrol boast about taking $70k cash from innocent civilian, refuse to give it back

"It's not a crime to carry over $10K, we just want to know about it"

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