January 2024 Security News

US Response to Military Base Attack to Include Strikes on Iranian Targets, Cyber Ops - Reports Sputnik 31 Jan 2024 -- The United States' response to the deadly attack on US forces in Jordan will target Iranian assets outside of Iran as part of a campaign that will include US strikes and cyber operations, NBC News reported on Wednesday citing US officials.
U.S. Government Disrupts Botnet People's Republic of China Used to Conceal Hacking of Critical Infrastructure US Dept. of Justice 31 Jan 2024 -- A December 2023 court-authorized operation has disrupted a botnet of hundreds of U.S.-based small office/home office (SOHO) routers hijacked by People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored hackers.
FBI director: Chinese hackers targeting US infrastructure Radio Free Asia 31 Jan 2024 -- Chinese state hackers are targeting U.S. civilian infrastructure, including the electrical grid, water treatment plants and transport systems, and are waiting to "wreak havoc" when ordered by Beijing, FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress on Wednesday.
US Bracing for 'Cyber Onslaught' From China VOA 31 Jan 2024 -- Armies of hackers linked to the Chinese government are relentlessly "burrowing deep" into the computer systems that help run America's critical infrastructure, posing an urgent threat that cannot be ignored, according to a new warning from top U.S. security officials.
Islamic State Trying to Rise Under the Radar VOA 31 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic State terror group, whose name once inspired fear across swaths of the Middle East and beyond, may be seeking to regain its reputation, pushing a new campaign it says is focused on killing the group's enemies wherever they can be found.
While Small in Number, Tajik Fighters an Asset for Islamic State-Khorasan VOA 31 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian government has traced this month's twin suicide bombings in Kerman city to ethnic-Tajik fighters of the Islamic State Khorasan Province who, experts say, are "fairly small" in number but play "an important part" in the group's military activities.
H3N2 and H10N5 mixed infection found in Zhejiang: isolated, low human transmission risk Global Times 31 Jan 2024 -- The National Disease Control and Prevention Administration reported its discovery of a case involving a mixed infection of H3N2 and H10N5 in East China's Zhejiang Province, local media reported on Wednesday.
Federal Indictments Allege International Organized Crime Syndicate Imported and Exported Narcotics Across North America US Dept. of Justice 30 Jan 2024 -- Ten people were arrested in multiple cities over the past day in relation to two federal indictments charging members of an organized crime syndicate who allegedly conspired to traffic and import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and other controlled substances from Mexico through Los Angeles for export to Canada or re-distribution throughout the United States.
Designating ISIS Supporters US Dept. of State 30 Jan 2024 -- The United States is today designating two individuals who have helped create, manage, and support an ISIS affiliated platform that provides ISIS leadership and supporters with technical cybersecurity training, enabled ISIS's use of virtual currency, and supported the terrorist group's recruitment. We are also designating one financial facilitator involved in transferring funds to ISIS-affiliated individuals in Syria.
Treasury Designates ISIS Cyber Facilitators and Trainers US Treasury 30 Jan 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated two cybersecurity experts affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) for providing ISIS leadership and supporters with cybersecurity training, enabling their use of virtual currency, and supporting the terrorist group's recruitment. Additionally, OFAC designated an ISIS financial facilitator involved in transferring funds to ISIS-affiliated individuals in Syria.
US Takes Shot at Islamic State's Cyber Operations VOA 30 Jan 2024 -- The United States is taking new steps to cut off efforts by the Islamic State terror group to grow its virtual, self-declared caliphate.
Readout of the U.S.-PRC Bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group Inaugural Meeting The White House 30 Jan 2024
Pakistan says thwarted three 'coordinated' terror attacks in border province Press TV 30 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan says security forces prevented three "coordinated" attacks launched by terrorists in Mach town in southwestern Balochistan.
China, US resume talks on fentanyl, showing negotiation is the way out: experts Global Times 30 Jan 2024 -- China and the US reportedly resumed talks in Beijing Tuesday on jointly stemming the production of ingredients for the drug fentanyl. The shift from blaming China to seeking cooperation signifies a significant change in the US approach toward the issue, highlighting that negotiation and cooperation are the way forward for the two countries to solve their problems, experts said.
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy US Dept. of Justice 29 Jan 2024 -- A Maryland man was sentenced today to 26 years in prison for racketeering conspiracy, including murder, connected to his participation in La Mara Salvatrucha, a transnational criminal enterprise also known as MS-13.
Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, expressing solidarity with Australia on the impact of cyber-attacks against its health sector EC/CEU 29 Jan 2024 -- The European Union and its Member States express solidarity with Australia on the impact of malicious cyber activities against their healthcare sector, notably against a major health service provider, Medibank. Millions of records, containing personal information, including names, dates of birth, social security numbers and sensitive medical information, were stolen and some published on the dark web.
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding cyber attacks against the Australian healthcare sector Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Jan 2024
Malawi Launches New COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Amid Rising Cases VOA 29 Jan 2024 -- The Malawi government and the World Health Organization launched a new COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Monday in 10 of the country's 29 districts. This is partly in response to new cases confirmed in the past three weeks in several districts across the country.
US officials headed to Beijing for fentanyl talks Radio Free Asia 29 Jan 2024 -- A delegation of U.S. officials is in Beijing this week for talks with their Chinese counterparts about resumed cooperation on ending illicit outflows from China of precursors for the synthetic opioid fentanyl, which was suspended amid frosty relations in 2022.
US, China Set to Launch Effort to Counter Fentanyl Production and Distribution VOA 29 Jan 2024 -- U.S. and Chinese officials are set to hold talks on addressing the supply of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals as they meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Beijing.
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the U.S.-PRC Counternarcotics Working Group The White House 28 Jan 2024
Background Press Call on the Counternarcotics Working Group Trip to Beijing The White House 28 Jan 2024
Iran Denies Report Of U.S. Tip-Off Ahead of Deadly Islamic State Attack RFE/RL 26 Jan 2024 -- Iran has denied a media report that the United States alerted the Islamic republic to a plot by the extremist Islamic State (IS) group that killed more than 90 people.
Nearly 200 Defendants Charged in Series of Arrests Targeting Drug-Trafficking Organizations Nationwide US Dept. of Justice 26 Jan 2024 -- Nearly 200 people have been charged as part of a series of arrests targeting large-scale drug-trafficking organizations operating throughout the United States.
Dark Web Vendor Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics and Forfeits $150M US Dept. of Justice 26 Jan 2024 -- An Indian national pleaded guilty today to selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces and agreed to forfeit $150 million.
Russian Developer Of Trickbot Malware Sentenced To Five Years In U.S. RFE/RL 26 Jan 2024 -- A Russian national has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for his involvement in malicious software known as Trickbot used in ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals, schools, and businesses, the U.S. Justice Department said on January 25.
Financing terrorism: Office of the Attorney General files indictment against two individuals Federal Council - Swiss Government 25 Jan 2024 -- The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) has filed an indictment in the Federal Criminal Court against a 59-year-old Swiss-Spanish dual national and a 69-year-old Swiss national. The OAG accuses the two suspects of having provided financial support to the proscribed terrorist organization Islamic State (IS). They allegedly did so by sending over 50,000 Swiss francs to Syria to their son, who was fighting for IS in Syria, and other IS members in Syria.
Russian National Sentenced for Involvement in Development and Deployment of Trickbot Malware US Dept. of Justice 25 Jan 2024 -- A Russian national was sentenced yesterday to five years and four months in prison for his involvement in developing and deploying the malicious software known as Trickbot, which was used to launch cyberattacks against American hospitals and other businesses.
Trump Becoming Biggest Obstacle to Border Deal to Fund Ukraine, Israel VOA 25 Jan 2024 -- A deal that would free up $106 billion in foreign aid spending for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, while tightening rules on immigration that the White House and senators from both parties have worked on for months, is under threat to be torpedoed by former President Donald Trump.
U.S. Secretly Warned Iran Of Threat Within Its Borders Ahead Of Deadly Attack On Soleimani Memorial RFE/RL 25 Jan 2024 -- The U.S. government provided Iran with a "private warning" about a terrorist threat within its borders ahead of a deadly attack earlier this month that killed more than 80 people, a U.S. official said on January 25.
China, US adhere to rule of law, promoting counternarcotics cooperation: Chinese Ambassador to US Global Times 24 Jan 2024 -- Chinese policymakers on Wednesday issued a package of major policies to boost the country's economy, including cutting the amount of cash that banks are required to hold as reserves to inject nearly $140 billion into the economy and lowering refinancing and rediscount rates, signaling that China is stepping up efforts to ensure stable economic recovery in 2024.
Commission launches the European Ports Alliance Public Private Partnership to fight organised crime and drug trafficking European Commission 24 Jan 2024 -- Today, the Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, together with Member States, ports authorities, European associations, EU Agencies (Europol, EMCDDA) and representatives from customs and law enforcement authorities are launching the European Ports Alliance Public Private Partnership.
Four years on, Wuhan remembers the first COVID-19 lockdown Radio Free Asia 24 Jan 2024 -- For many people in 2020, the news that the central Chinese city of Wuhan had been placed under lockdown was the first indication that something was profoundly amiss, and that the emerging pandemic could have a global impact.
7th U.S.-ROK Cyber Policy Consultations US Dept. of State 24 Jan 2024 -- Officials from the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) met in Seoul, Korea on January 19, 2024 for the 7th U.S.-ROK Cyber Policy Consultations and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting international stability in cyberspace and to deepen bilateral cooperation on cybersecurity.
Africa now 'global epicentre' of terrorism: UN chief UN News 24 Jan 2024 -- In just a matter of years, Africa has become the "global epicentre of terrorism", with groups such as Da'esh, Al-Qaida and their affiliates exploiting local conflicts and fragilities to serve their own ends, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, calling for violent extremism to be rooted out.
Secretary-General's remarks at the meeting of the Global Counter-Terrorism Compact UN Secretary-General 24 Jan 2024
UK, US and Australia sanction key figures in Hamas's financial network UK FCDO 23 Jan 2024 -- The UK, US and Australia have announced new sanctions on key figures in the financial networks of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
UK and allies sanctions Russian cyber hacker UK FCDO 23 Jan 2024 -- The UK, US and Australia have sanctioned a Russia-based cyber hacker in coordinated action aimed at cracking down on international cyber crime.
Coordinated Action By U.S., U.K., Australia Sanctions Russian Hacker Tied To Ransomware Cyberattack RFE/RL 23 Jan 2024 -- The United States and Britain on January 23 followed Australia in imposing sanctions on Russian citizen Aleksandr Yermakov, who was designated for his alleged role in a cyberattack that compromised the personal information of 9.7 million Australians.
First Trilateral Sanctions against Russian Cyber Actor US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2024 -- In coordination with Australia and the United Kingdom, the United States is designating a Russian cyber actor involved in the 2022 ransomware attack against an Australian healthcare insurer.
United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom Sanction Russian Cyber Actor Responsible for the Medibank Hack US Treasury 23 Jan 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with Australia and the United Kingdom, designated Alexander Ermakov (Ermakov), a cyber actor who played a pivotal in the 2022 ransomware attack against Medibank Private Limited, an Australian healthcare insurer.
COVID-19 likely to have infected 90% of Taiwan's population: CDC CNA 23 Jan 2024 -- At least 90 percent of Taiwan's population has likely contracted COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday, citing a seroprevalence study last year that looked into the prevalence of the disease and the recent spike in cases.
China releases white paper on legal framework and measures for counter-terrorism Global Times 23 Jan 2024 -- China on Tuesday released a white paper on its legal framework and measures for counter-terrorism, which sums up the characteristics of its counter-terrorism efforts over the past decades and exploration of the path of law-based counter-terrorism work.
China issues white paper on legal framework, measures for counterterrorism People's Daily 23 Jan 2024 -- China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled "China's Legal Framework and Measures for Counterterrorism."
China regulates terrorist cases handling procedures in accordance with law: white paper People's Daily 23 Jan 2024 -- China has regulated procedures for handling terrorist cases in accordance with the law, with case management responsibility implemented, and external oversight strengthened to ensure the standardized and orderly exercise of power in handling such cases, a white paper said Tuesday.
Legal framework for counterterrorism keeps improving in China: white paper People's Daily 23 Jan 2024 -- China has an improving legal framework for counterterrorism, said a white paper on Tuesday.
Cyber sanctions in response to Medibank Private cyber attack Australia MFA 23 Jan 2024 -- Australia has today used cyber sanctions powers on a Russian individual for his role in the breach of the Medibank Private network.
Sanctions in response to terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas Australia MFA 23 Jan 2024 -- Australia has imposed further counter-terrorism financing sanctions on 12 persons and three entities linked to Hamas, Hizballah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This action is concurrent with further sanctions imposed on Hamas-linked targets by the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union.
Michigan Army Guard Civil Support Team Trains with Law Enforcement Army News 22 Jan 2024 -- Highly specialized teams from the Michigan Army National Guard trained with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies during a countering weapons of mass destruction response exercise.
Targeting Additional Hamas Financial Networks US Dept. of State 22 Jan 2024 -- The United States is today imposing its fifth round of sanctions on Hamas since the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Today's action targets networks of Hamas-affiliated financial exchanges in Gaza, their owners, and associates.
U.S., UK, and Australia Target Additional Hamas Financial Networks and Facilitators of Virtual Currency Transfers US Treasury 22 Jan 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed a fifth round of sanctions on Hamas since the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Today's action targets networks of Hamas-affiliated financial exchanges in Gaza, their owners, and associates, and particularly financial facilitators that have played key roles in funds transfers, including cryptocurrency transfers, from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Gaza. Concurrent with OFAC's designations, the United Kingdom and Australia are also placing sanctions on key Hamas officials and facilitators.
US, Britain, Australia Impose New Sanctions on Hamas VOA 22 Jan 2024 -- The United States, Britain and Australia imposed a fifth round of sanctions against Hamas on Monday, targeting the militants' financial exchanges in Gaza and money being sent there by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force to Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Epidemiological update on COVID-19 - 19 Jan 2024
Ransomware Group Offers Hacked Serbian Electricity Provider's Data For Download RFE/RL 19 Jan 2024 -- Ransomware hacking group Qilin, which at the end of December took responsibility for a cyberattack on Serbia's sole electricity provider, is offering the free download of hundreds of thousands of documents allegedly taken from the state-owned company.
Iran's parliament speaker hails IRGC response to terrorist attacks Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has hailed the recent strikes conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in retaliation for the terrorist attacks that were conducted in Kerman, saying they "conveyed an important message" to the terrorists' supporters.
Two terrorists linked to Kerman terror attack killed, several others arrested IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has announced that two terrorists linked to the Kerman terror attack were killed and several others were arrested.
Intelligence Ministry: Terrorists in Kerman bombings killed, arrested Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says its forces have killed two terrorists and arrested some others linked to the recent Daesh-claimed terrorist attack on the fourth martyrdom anniversary of top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman.
Iran Says Two Suspects Killed, More Detained In Connection With Deadly Kerman Attacks RFE/RL 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says two people were killed in a shoot-out and several others detained during a sweep to arrest suspects in connection with the deadly suicide bombings earlier this month in the southern city of Kerman that killed at least 91 people.
Illegal Drugs Seized by CMF French-led Combined Task Force 150 in Arabian Sea US Navy 18 Jan 2024 -- A U.S. Coast Guard cutter operating under the French-led Combined Task Force 150 of the Combined Maritime Forces seized about $8.1 million worth of illegal drugs from a vessel in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 16.
Chinese Researcher Submitted COVID Virus Sequence 2 Weeks Before China Made Data Public VOA 18 Jan 2024 -- A Chinese researcher uploaded a genome sequence of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 to a U.S. government database two weeks before the Chinese government shared the virus' sequence with the world, according to documents made public Wednesday by a U.S. congressional committee.
U.S. re-designates Houthis as terrorist organization People's Daily 18 Jan 2024 -- The United States re-designated the Houthi militant group as a terrorist organization on Wednesday, once again labeling it a so-called Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
Over 1,900 criminal rings busted as China intensifies crackdown on gang crimes People's Daily 18 Jan 2024 -- More than 1,900 criminal organizations involved in gang crimes were busted in 2023 as China intensified its fight against organized crime, the Ministry of Public Security said Wednesday.
Explainer: What is 'Jaish al-Adl' and what makes it a dreaded terrorist group? Press TV 17 Jan 2024
Cyber: EU holds informal meetings of Cyber Ambassadors and Commanders European External Action Service (EEAS) 17 Jan 2024 -- On 17 January, the EU Informal Meetings of Cyber Ambassadors and Cyber Commanders took place at the Egmont Palace, Brussels, during the Belgian Presidency of the EU, co-organised with the European External Action Service.
Terrorist Designation of the Houthis US Dept. of State 17 Jan 2024 -- The Department of State today is announcing the designation of Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, effective 30 days from today.
US Redesignates Yemen's Houthis as Major Terror Group VOA 17 Jan 2024 -- The United States is cracking down on Yemen's Houthi rebels, redesignating them as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group following weeks of missile and drone attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Terrorist Designation of the Houthis The White House 17 Jan 2024
US re-lists Yemen's Ansarullah as 'terrorist' group over Red Sea shipping attacks Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- The United States says it put Yemen's Houthis back on a list of "terrorist" entities, accusing them of repeated attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea.
Respiratory viruses rising in Europe: WHO official People's Daily 17 Jan 2024 -- A leading World Health Organization (WHO) official on Tuesday called for vigilance in the face of rising cases of respiratory diseases in Europe.
Bangladesh to administer 250 mln COVID-19 vaccine shots in 2 years People's Daily 17 Jan 2024 -- The Bangladeshi government has planned to administer 250 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by next year, a senior official said here Tuesday.
China adopts increased measures to prevent holiday season epidemic outbreaks People's Daily 17 Jan 2024 -- Chinese epidemic control agencies will introduce more measures to prevent epidemic outbreaks during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, a senior health official said Tuesday.
U.S. - UK Strategic Dialogue on Biological Security The White House 16 Jan 2024 -- Building on the June 10, 2021 New Atlantic Charter and the June 8, 2023 Atlantic Declaration on Economic Security, the U.S. National Security Council and the UK Cabinet Office announced a new Strategic Dialogue on Biological Security during a launch event today.
Fight against terrorism: Council adds an individual to its autonomous sanctions list against ISIL(Da'esh) and Al-Qaida EC/CEU 16 Jan 2024 -- The Council today decided to add one individual to the list of those subject to restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.
Taiwan makes public Medigen COVID-19 vaccine contract CNA 16 Jan 2024 -- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday published the contract it used to purchase the COVID-19 vaccine made by Taiwan-based Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp. in 2021, in an effort to put an end to ongoing accusations that the deal lacked transparency.
China predicted to experience mild spike in COVID-19 cases around the Spring Festival Global Times 16 Jan 2024 -- Given the expected large floating population during the upcoming Spring Festival holidays and other factors, it's predicted that there will be a likely rise in COVID-19 infections around the holiday season, with several respiratory infectious diseases likely to coexist or alternate in prevalence in various regions across the country, Lei Zhenglong, an official from the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, said at a Tuesday press briefing.
Europe: 1.4 million lives saved thanks to COVID-19 vaccines UN News 16 Jan 2024 -- COVID-19 vaccines saved at least 1.4 million lives in Europe - "irrefutable" proof of the power of these inoculations, the regional head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Spread of flu more prevalent than COVID People's Daily 15 Jan 2024 -- Since the start of this year, the number of visits to fever clinics across China has fluctuated but has overall trended downward, the nation's health authority said on Sunday.
COVID-19 infections may rebound in China in January: China CDC Global Times 14 Jan 2024 -- The number of patients received at fever clinics in medical institutions across the country has shown a fluctuating decline since the New Year's Day, but there is a possibility of a rebound in the COVID-19 infection epidemic in China in January, according to Chinese health authorities on Sunday.
Iran Reveals Afghan Origin of Islamic State Kerman Attack; Retaliation Options Limited VOA 14 Jan 2024 -- More than a week after Iran experienced its deadliest terror attack in decades, its Islamist rulers said one of the suicide bombers trained in Afghanistan with the Islamic State group that claimed responsibility for the attack.
WHO warns of persistent threats from COVID-19 People's Daily 13 Jan 2024 -- The public health risks resulting from the COVID-19 virus remain high globally, with the virus circulating in all countries, a senior expert from the World Health Organization (WHO) said here on Friday.
Sinaloa Cartel Associate Sentenced After Decades of Cocaine Trafficking US Dept. of Justice 12 Jan 2024 -- A Mexican national was sentenced today to 21 years and 10 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $280 million for his role in an international conspiracy to transport tens of thousands of kilograms of cocaine into the United States over the span of four decades.
Press release on developments following the terrorist attack in Iran on January 3 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jan 2024
Man Who Carried Out Machete Attack on NYPD Officers in Times Square on NYE 2022 Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges US Dept. of Justice 11 Jan 2024 -- Trevor Bickford, 20, of Wells, Maine, today pleaded guilty to multiple counts of attempting to kill officers and employees of the U.S. government and persons assisting them based on his jihadist attack using a machete-style knife against three New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in Times Square on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2022.
Sinovac reportedly halts COVID-19 vaccine production Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- Sinovac Biotech, one of the major inactivated vaccine manufactures in China, has reportedly halted COVID-19 vaccine production. The company did not confirm the news but industry observers believe it is a response to falling market demand.
Iran Intelligence Ministry: 35 elements linked to Kerman terror attack arrested IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has announced that it identified and arrested 35 perpetrators and supporters of the Kerman terrorist attack.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry: 35 arrested over Kerman terrorist attack Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says 35 individuals have been arrested over involvement in the recent terrorist bombings in the southeastern city of Kerman.
Kirby: Too Soon to Know Whether Ecuador Tensions Will Aggravate US Border Crisis Sputnik 10 Jan 2024 -- White House Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Wednesday that it remains too early to tell whether the crisis in Ecuador will worsen the migration crisis at the US southern border with Mexico.
Greek gov't urges vaccination against COVID-19, influenza, as cases surge People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Greek government urged further increase in vaccination rates against COVID-19 and influenza on Wednesday, amid a surge of infections in recent weeks.
Danish court upholds terror, espionage verdicts against three anti-Iran terrorists Press TV 10 Jan 2024 -- An appeals court in Denmark has upheld guilty verdicts against three members of the so-called Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz (ASMLA) terrorist group convicted of promoting terror in Iran and espionage for the Saudi intelligence service.
House Republicans Aim to Impeach US Homeland Secretary VOA 10 Jan 2024 -- House Republicans held their first impeachment hearing Wednesday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of what they called the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Identity of Kerman suicide bombers determined: Interior minister IRNA 10 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said Wednesday that the identity of the suicide bombers behind the terrorist attack in Kerman has been determined.
Justice Department Releases Information on Efforts to Protect the Right to Vote, Prosecute Election Crimes, and Secure Elections US Dept. of Justice 09 Jan 2024 -- In advance of this year's federal election cycle, and consistent with longstanding Justice Department practices and procedures, the department today is providing information about its efforts, through the Civil Rights Division, Criminal Division, National Security Division (NSD), and U.S. Attorneys' offices throughout the country, to ensure that all qualified voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots and have their votes counted free of discrimination, intimidation, or criminal activity in the election process, and to ensure that our elections are secure and free from foreign malign influence and interference.
Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network US Treasury 08 Jan 2024
First Drug Interdiction of the Year for CMF French-led Combined Task Force 150 US Navy 08 Jan 2024 -- A U.S. Coast Guard cutter operating under the French-led Combined Task Force 150 of the Combined Maritime Forces seized about $11 million worth of illegal drugs from a vessel while operating in the international waters of the Gulf of Oman, Jan. 5.
Russian National Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization US Dept. of Justice 08 Jan 2024 -- Murat Kurashev, 36, of Sacramento, California, pleaded guilty to a single-count indictment charging him with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Qalibaf: Daesh looking for insecurity in Afghanistan's neighboring countries IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf deemed the root of the terrorist act in Kerman to be the activities of the ISIS (Daesh) terrorist group in Afghanistan, seeking to create insecurity in Afghanistan's neighboring countries.
Like their Zionist ilk in Gaza, Daesh seeks massacre of innocent people: President Raeisi Press TV 08 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Daesh terrorist group seeks to kill women and children just like the Israeli regime that is massacring innocent people in Gaza.
Germany Says Tajik Held On Terrorism Charge To Be Deported To Austria RFE/RL 08 Jan 2024 -- Police in the German city of Cologne say a Tajik national detained in late December on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack on Cologne Cathedral is wanted in Austria and will be sent there to face charges.
Premier requested by lawmakers to discuss Medigen vaccine case CNA 08 Jan 2024 -- The Legislative Yuan passed a motion on Monday to hold a special session on Tuesday, in which Premier Chen Chien-jen (???) and relevant Cabinet ministries will be asked questions regarding the government's purchase of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Taiwan-based Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp.
Iran urges for its removal from FATF recommendations IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- In a letter of protest to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Iran's Finance Minister Ehsan Khandouzi has urged for the Islamic Republic of Iran's name to be removed from Recommendation 7 and other documents related to UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
Terrorism a threat to all nations and governments: Iran FM spox IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that terrorism is a threat to all nations, and those who use terror as a tool to reach their goals should be accountable.
Iran: Kerman massacre caused by those using terrorism as tool for their goals Press TV 08 Jan 2024 -- Iran says the culprits behind the deadly terrorist bomb attacks in the city of Kerman use terrorism as a tool to achieve their own objectives.
Pakistan rejects designation as "a Country of Particular Concern" by the U.S. State Department Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Jan 2024 -- We categorically reject Pakistan's designation as "a Country of Particular Concern" by the U.S. State Department. We are deeply dismayed that the designation is based on biased and arbitrary assessment, detached from ground realities.
33 Afghan nationals martyred, injured in Kerman terrorist blasts IRNA 07 Jan 2024 -- The director general of Public Relations of Iran's National Migration Organization has said that the number of Afghan nationals who have been martyred and wounded in the two terrorist attacks in Kerman, southern Iran, is 33.
Kerman prosecutor says 32 perpetrators of terror attacks arrested IRNA 07 Jan 2024 -- Kerman Prosecutor Mahdi Bakhshi has said that 32 people related to the Kerman terrorist crime have been arrested.
Entire terrorist team involved in Kerman attack arrested: Prosecutor ISNA 07 Jan 2024 -- All terrorists involved in the recent deadly attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman have been arrested, says the city's prosecutor Mehdi Bakhshi.
Entire terrorist team involved in Kerman attack arrested: Prosecutor Press TV 07 Jan 2024 -- All terrorists involved in the recent deadly attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman have been arrested, says the city's prosecutor Mehdi Bakhshi.
Remarks by President Biden on the Third Anniversary of the January 6th Attack and Defending the Sacred Cause of American Democracy | Blue Bell, PA The White House 05 Jan 2024
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Message of Sympathy to Iranian President KCNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of sympathy to Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on January 5.
Ukraine De Facto Became NATO's Testing Ground for Digital Warfare Against Russia - Moscow Sputnik 05 Jan 2024 -- Artur Lyukmanov, the director of the Department of International Information Security of the Russian Foreign Ministry shared with Sputnik key insights into the US-backed cyber war against Russia being waged from Ukrainian territory.
Iranian cleric says Daesh created, backed by US, Israeli regime IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, Tehran's Friday Prayers Imam, has criticized the US and the Israeli regime for creating and supporting Daesh (ISIS), the terrorist group that claimed responsibility for the latest terror attacks in the Iranian city of Kerman.
Rewards for Justice: Reward Offer for Information on Hamas Financial Networks US Dept. of State 05 Jan 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice Program is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the disruption of financial mechanisms of the Foreign Terrorist Organization Hamas.
Spain Health Officials Reinstate Masks Rules in Some Areas VOA 05 Jan 2024 -- Spanish health officials in at least five regions of the country are reintroducing masks in health care facilities and recommending their use elsewhere as cases of flu and COVID-19 are seeing a post-holiday spike.
CDC urges public to get XBB vaccine for fast changing COVID-19 CNA 05 Jan 2024 -- People should get at least one shot of the XBB vaccine due to the evolution of COVID-19 subvariants, Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended on Friday.
'Iranian security forces are gathering info on perpetrators of Kerman attacks' IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the country's security forces are gathering information regarding the perpetrators of the Kerman terror blasts that killed 89 people on Wednesday.
Iran armed forces to determine time, place of Kerman attacks' revenge: Pres. Raisi IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the time and place of reaction to the recent tragic terrorist attack in Iran's Kerman will be determined by the Iranian Armed Forces.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry: 11 terrorists involved in Kerman attacks arrested Press TV 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has announced the arrest of 11 terrorists suspected of involvement in the January 3 bomb attacks in the southeastern city of Kerman.
Iran Interior Ministry official says both Kerman blasts were suicide bombings IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Political Affairs Majid Mirahmadi has said that both explosions, which killed dozens of people in Kerman on Wednesday, were suicide bombings.
Some agents linked to Kerman terrorist blasts arrested: Iran Interior Min. IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said that some agents linked to Kerman terrorist attacks that left at least 89 people dead and scores more injured on Wednesday have been arrested.
Iran arrests a number of suspects linked to Kerman terrorist blasts: Minister Press TV 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has announced the arrest of a number of suspects in connection with the terrorist bomb attacks of January 3 in the city of Kerman, where over 80 people were killed.
Iran Says Several Suspects Detained Over Suicide Bombings As Country Mourns Victims RFE/RL 05 Jan 2024 -- Several suspects have been detained in Iran in connection with the Islamic State-claimed deadly suicide bombings this week that killed at least 84 people during commemorations for a former Iranian commander as President Ebrahim Raisi joined mourners on January 5 for the funerals of some of the victims.
Several Suspects in Terrorist Attack in Iran Detained - Interior Minister Sputnik 05 Jan 2024 -- Several people involved in the deadly terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Kerman have been detained, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Friday.
Iran Moves To Seal Borders With Afghanistan And Pakistan After Deadly Blasts RFE/RL 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran said it is shutting its vast borders with neighboring Afghanistan and Pakistan to increase security after the twin bombing that killed at least 89 people in the southeastern city of Kerman on January 3.
Xi sends condolences to Iranian president over serious terror attacks People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolences to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi over the serious terror attacks in the country.
Pakistani FM extends condolences to Iran over terrorist attack People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- Pakistani caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has extended his country's condolences to Iran over the deadly terrorist attack in the country, according to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry.
Deaths of twin bombing attacks in Iran rise to 89 People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- The death toll of a twin terrorist bombing in the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman rose to 89, the official news agency IRNA reported on Friday.
Terrorist bombings rooted in Zionist grudge against Gen. Soleimani: Raeisi Press TV 05 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the cause of the terrorist bombings in Kerman can be traced back to the grudge that Zionists hold against top anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani as he jeopardized the plans to establish another Israel in the region by creating and backing Daesh terrorist group.
Iran holds mass funeral, vows to find terrorists 'wherever they are' Press TV 05 Jan 2024 -- Iranians held a mass funeral for the victims of twin terrorist bombings in Kerman with a top Iranian military commander pledging to find the terrorists behind the attack "wherever they are."
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the bombing in the city of Kerman EC/CEU 04 Jan 2024
Regional tension 'to intensify' while Iran vows revenge after terror attack Global Times 04 Jan 2024 -- China expressed condolences to Iran on Thursday over the terrorist attack that killed more than 100 in Kerman, a southeastern city in the country, strongly condemning the attack while voicing support for Iran's efforts in safeguarding its national security and stability.
Chinese president denounces Kerman terrorist attacks IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- China's President Xi Jinping has condemned the terrorist attacks in Iran's southeastern city of Kerman and expressed the sympathy of the Chinese people and government to the Iranian nation.
Syrian president condoles with Iran over Kerman terror attacks IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sent separate messages to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday, extending his condolences over the martyrdom of dozens of people in terrorist attacks in the Iranian city of Kerman a day earlier.
Iran terror attack serves Israel's sinister plans: Hamas IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned a twin terrorist attack in southeastern Iran that killed at least 95 people and wounded scores of others.
'Shocked' Xi, Assad express solidarity with Iran after bombings Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message of condolences to President Ebrahim Raeisi, saying he is "shocked to learn about serious terror attacks" in Iran's southeastern city of Kerman in which scores of people were killed on Wednesday.
UK condemns bombing in Kerman, Iran UK FCDO 04 Jan 2024 -- The UK has issued a statement condemning the bombing in Kerman, Iran, on 3 January
UNSC condemns terrorist attack in Kerman IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council in a statement strongly condemned the "cowardly terrorist attack" in the city of Kerman, Iran.
UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council has condemned the terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman that claimed the lives of 84 people on Wednesday.
Islamic State Claims Its Suicide Bombers Were Responsible For Deadly Blasts In Iran RFE/RL 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic State (IS) extremist group has claimed responsibility for a pair of explosions in Iran that killed at least 84 people during commemorations for a former Iranian commander slain four years ago in a U.S. airstrike.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Iran Explosions That Killed 84 VOA 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic State terrorist group claimed responsibility Thursday for two suicide bombings that killed 84 people in Iran who had gathered for a memorial at the grave of Revolutionary Guards General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed four years ago by a U.S. drone strike.
Daesh claims responsibility for twin terror attacks in Iran's Kerman IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- The Daesh (ISIS) terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Wednesday attacks in Iran's southeastern city of Kerman that left 84 people dead.
Daesh claims responsibility for terrorist bombings in Kerman Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Daesh has claimed responsibility for two explosions that killed at least 84 people and wounded scores at a memorial for top anti-terror commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman.
Iran will firmly deal with Kerman attacks' perpetrators: Raisi IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the Islamic Republic will firmly deal with the perpetrators of the Kerman terrorist attacks that left more than 80 people dead and scores more injured during a ceremony to commemorate the assassinated General Qassem Soleimani.
Informed source says suicide bombing caused Kerman first blast IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- A suicide attack is to blame for one of the two explosions that killed 84 people in Iran's southeastern city of Kerman on Wednesday, an informed source has told IRNA.
Supreme Nat'l Security Council meets on Kerman terror attacks IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has met on the latest terror attacks in the southeastern city of Kerman, making decisions aimed at accelerating the process to identify and punish the perpetrators of the terrorist act.
Kerman attacks aimed to instill sense of insecurity in Iran: IRGC IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Kerman, saying the "blind and malicious" act was aimed at instilling a sense of insecurity in Iran.
Iran begins legal action through UN over Kerman attacks: FM IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has announced that Iran is taking "immediate legal and international actions" through the United Nations over the terror attacks in Kerman that left dozens of people dead.
Foreign Ministry: Kerman terrorist crime shows vileness of Iranian nations' enemies IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has said that the Wednesday terrorist attacks in Kerman show the height of the enemies' wickedness and indicate that they have resorted to criminal methods to get rid of a self-made crisis.
Pres. Raeisi vows comeuppance for those involved in terror blasts Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi reiterates Iran's resolve to consign those behind the recent hugely deadly terror blasts in the country's southwest to justice.
IRGC: Kerman terrorist attack failed attempt to induce insecurity in Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the recent "indiscriminate and spiteful" terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman was a failed attempt to induce insecurity in the country.
Acts of terror will never undercut Iran's cohesion, security: President Raeisi Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says acts of terror and crime will fail to undermine the nation's cohesion, security and strategy.
Iran to use all available mechanisms to ensure accountability for terror attacks: UN envoy Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran's UN envoy says the country is to use "all available mechanisms" to ensure accountability for the perpetrators of earlier hugely deadly terror attacks that targeted the southwestern Iranian city of Kerman.
As Tehran Vows Revenge For Deadly Bombings, Iranians Complain About Distractions To Their Security RFE/RL 04 Jan 2024 -- While Iranian officials promised a "harsh response" to the twin bombing that killed at least 84 people on January 3, ordinary Iranians appeared more concerned about their security and the loss of innocent lives than retribution.
Kerman terrorist attack: Iran forensic officials revise death toll down to 84 Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran has revised down the death toll from the Kerman terrorist attack to 84, saying the initial tally was incorrect as some of the bodies were counted more than once given that they were blown to pieces in the blasts.
No: 1, 3 January 2024, Press Release Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Kerman, Iran Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jan 2024
Taliban Maintain Poppy Crackdown, US Fears Farmers' Return to Cultivation VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Afghanistan's Taliban government is touting major strides in combating drug production and trafficking over the past year.
Iran: Statement by the Spokesperson on the bombing in the city of Kerman European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Jan 2024 -- The EU condemns in the strongest terms today's bombing in the city of Kerman in Iran.
Condemnations pour in following terrorist attack at Gen. Soleimani's burial site Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Heads of state and leaders of resistance groups in the region have offered condolences to Iran over the twin deadly blasts that rocked the country's southeastern city of Kerman on Wednesday.
Guterres strongly condemns attack in Iran; over 100 reportedly killed UN News 03 Jan 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday strongly condemned an attack in Iran which has reportedly killed more than 100 people taking part in a commemoration for a former top military general in the eastern city of Kerman.
95 Killed in Blasts at Gravesite of Iranian General Killed in 2020 US Drone Strike VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran said Wednesday that 95 people were killed and dozens more wounded in explosions that rocked a memorial for a prominent Iranian general killed in a 2020 U.S. drone strike.
Iran Vows Response After Explosions Kill Nearly 100 During Ceremony For Slain General RFE/RL 03 Jan 2024 -- At least 95 people died and more than 200 others were injured in two explosions set off during commemorations of the fourth anniversary of the death of Qasem Soleimani, a former commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps' (IRGC) elite Quds Force killed in January 2020 in an air strike by U.S. forces near Baghdad.
Iran to use all mechanisms to ensure accountability for Kerman attacks' perpetrators: Envoy IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani has said that his country is committed to using all available mechanisms to ensure accountability for the perpetrators and their accomplices in the Kerman attacks which he called a heinous terrorist act and appalling crime.
Iran begins taking 'legal measures' through UN following terror blasts Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country has started taking "legal measures" through the United Nations after two terror blasts killed and injured hundreds of people in the southwestern city of Kerman.
Supreme Leader says perpetrators of Kerman terror attacks will receive 'hard response' IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Supreme Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message on the martyrdom of dozens of people in a terrorist attack in the southeastern city of Kerman, warning "criminals" of punishment and a hard response over the tragedy they caused.
Criminals behind Kerman attacks must await fitting punishment, harsh response: Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says those who ordered and carried out the twin terrorist attacks in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman will definitely face a fitting punishment and a harsh response.
Raisi vows swift punishment for those behind Kerman terror attacks IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in the southeastern city of Kerman that killed and wounded hundreds of people, vowing that those responsible for the cowardly act will be identified and punished.
Raisi terms assassination of Aruri as Zionists helplessness against Palestinians IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has described the assassination of Deputy Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau Saleh al-Aruri as the Zionist regime's inability, helplessness, and disgraceful failure against Palestinians.
President Raeisi vows culprits behind Kerman attack will be punished Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's president has vowed that those behind the "indiscriminate and cowardly" terrorist attack that hit the Iranian city of Kerman will soon be brought to justice.
Iran to respond firmly and quickly to terror attacks in Kerman: Minister IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's interior minister says the country's security and military forces will deliver a quick and firm response to perpetrators of terror attacks that killed more than 100 people in the southeastern city of Kerman.
103 killed, 141 injured in Iran's Kerman blasts IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Two separate explosions left 103 people killed and 141 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman.
Two terrorist blasts in Iran's Kerman leave at least 103 dead, 188 injured Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Hundreds of people have been killed and injured in two terrorist blasts near the burial site of Iran's General Qassem Soleimani in the city of Kerman during a ceremony marking his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
CMF-assigned Cutter Seizes Hashish and Methamphetamines in North Arabian Sea US Navy 02 Jan 2024 -- A U.S. Coast Guard cutter patrolling under the command of Combined Task Force 150 of the Combined Maritime Forces seized hashish and methamphetamines with a total estimated street value of $24.3 million Dec. 28 in the North Arabian Sea.
CMF Forces Seize Illegal Drugs in Gulf of Oman US Navy 02 Jan 2024 -- U.S. Coast Guard cutters assigned to the Combined Maritime Forces seized illegal drugs with a total estimated street value of $24.5 million on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 from vessels in the Gulf of Oman.

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