Qatar introduces the Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE), a regulated marketplace in Ras Bufontas Free Zone, aiming to diversify its economy by connecting Doha with global diamond trading networks, leveraging its Kimberley Process certification.
NDP leader Avi Lewis is urging the Canadian government to block Thomson Reuters’ latest data-sharing deal with ICE. The agreement would give ICE access to Clear database data for fraud investigations and continuous monitoring.
Canadian NDP leader Avi Lewis demands the Carney government block a US$125m Thomson Reuters-ICE data deal, citing concerns over human rights abuses and "voter fraud" tracking. He calls for restrictions on Canadian firms doing business with ICE.
Chinese tech companies are rapidly expanding their international presence, driven by a global surge in AI spending and domestic competition. This growth is evident in rising physical tech exports and increased revenue from cloud-based software and foundation models, with firms like MiniMax seeing significant international earnings.
China's durian imports increased by 47% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 1.07 million tonnes, as Southeast Asian exporters, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, offloaded a fruit glut that led to a price drop.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has withdrawn its appeal to use two rural Pennsylvania warehouses as detention centers, abandoning a plan that was blocked by the state's denial of water permits due to inadequate local services. Governor Josh Shapiro stated the sites were unsuitable and posed risks.
South Korea's customs service and national tax agency jointly collected 1.3 billion won (US$880,000) from delinquent taxpayers by sharing databases and conducting investigations, uncovering concealed assets and fraudulent activities like staged divorces.
The interim trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Mongolia became effective July 22, 2026, eliminating or reducing customs duties on 367 tariff subheadings. Signed in Minsk in 2025, the pact aims to boost trade, which already saw a one-third increase in Q1.
China's soybean imports reached a record 13.55 million tonnes in June, driven by Brazilian supply and cleared port backlogs. However, US imports fell 42.4% year-to-date, totaling 9.31 million tonnes, despite China's commitment to purchase at least 25 million tonnes annually through 2028.
A former US Army soldier, Andrew Arrabaca, was arrested in New York after allegedly setting off fireworks, lighting a fire, and firing a pellet gun outside a federal building housing ICE offices, injuring three people. He made anti-government statements during his arrest.
An anti-ICE activist was arrested in lower Manhattan after setting off fireworks and brandishing two airsoft rifles outside an immigration court building, injuring two people. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident.
Hong Kong customs officers arrested 13 people, including four aged 18 and under, and seized over HK$159 million in counterfeit merchandise during an eight-week World Cup operation. Authorities expressed concern over a rise in young people involved in online sales of fake items.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will mandate body cameras for officers during vehicle stops, a move announced by Tom Homan amidst heightened scrutiny following two fatal shootings of men during traffic stops in Texas and Maine this month.
Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping, who fled China in 2019 and sought asylum in the US, was arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania while working as an Amazon courier. His detention raises fears of deportation to China, where he could face persecution for his activism, with his immigration hearing set for July 27.
China's exports significantly outperformed expectations in June, rising 19.4% year-on-year, while imports surged 36%. This growth, fueled by strong demand for semiconductors and EVs, led to a $125.6 billion trade surplus. The export strength helps offset domestic property weakness, though future growth faces global demand and regulatory challenges.
Australia is replacing paper arrival cards with a digital declaration system for international travellers at airports and seaports. The Albanese government announced the move after a successful trial, aiming to streamline the arrivals process, enhance national security, and boost the economy.
Australia is replacing paper arrival cards with a digital passenger declaration system across all airports and seaports. The move, part of a $56.1m investment, aims to streamline the arrivals process, enhance national security, and boost the economy.
India is enhancing its electronics manufacturing sector by extending customs duty concessions on machinery and components until March 31, 2029. This policy aims to attract investment in critical components and advanced equipment, moving beyond final product assembly to deepen the domestic electronics ecosystem and boost production and export capabilities.
Hong Kong customs officers arrested two women at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints for smuggling a dog valued at HK$3,000 and two endangered birds worth HK$5,000. The birds are protected under international and local laws.
A Mexican man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston was not the intended target of the operation, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia. The man had lived in the U.S. for over 35 years, had no criminal record, and was near obtaining legal status.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no criminal convictions, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston. His family states he was driving to a homebuilding site and may have been scared, leading him to ignore commands and attempt to ram an officer. Hundreds marched in protest, demanding "ICE out of Houston!"
India has extended customs duty concessions on machinery and components for electronics manufacturing, including lithium-ion batteries and display modules, until March 31, 2029. This move aims to reduce import costs and support domestic manufacturing in sectors like electric mobility.
A Mexican national, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston had no criminal convictions in 35 years in the U.S. His family and a congresswoman stated he was driving a crew to a homebuilding site when the shooting occurred. ICE claims he ignored commands and attempted to ram an officer.
An ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national living in the U.S. without authorization, during an arrest operation in Houston. DHS stated the agent fired in self-defense after Araujo allegedly attempted to ram officers with his vehicle. The FBI is investigating.
