January 2025 Security News

California National Guard supports wildfire response following devastating fires in SoCal Army News 31 Jan 2025 -- The whir of the helicopter blades fills the cabin as the aircraft circles the remains of several Los Angeles neighborhoods, rows of houses reduced to ash and rubble. The grim setting almost seems like something straight out of a dystopian movie as the helicopter passes by the iconic Hollywood sign.
Air Force provides airlift support for NORTHCOM border mission US Air Force 31 Jan 2025 -- The Air Force is supporting U.S. Northern Command's mission to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security along the southern border of the United States.
Uganda health officials warn of Ebola outbreak VOA 31 Jan 2025 -- A day after Uganda's Ministry of Health announced a new Ebola outbreak in the capital, Kampala, most Ugandans appeared unaware or unconcerned about the outbreak and went about their business normally. But health authorities are warning Ugandans not to take Ebola lightly.
WHO and partners enable access to candidate vaccine and treatments for outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease in Uganda WHO 31 Jan 2025
WHO accelerates efforts to support response to Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda WHO 30 Jan 2025
CENTCOM Forces Kill Senior Operative of Terror Group Hurras al-Din, an Al-Qaeda affiliate CENTCOM 30 Jan 2025 -- On Jan. 30, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria targeting and killing Muhammad Salah al-Za'bir, a senior operative in the terrorist organization Hurras al-Din (HaD), an Al-Qaeda affiliate.
Ugandan nurse dies of Ebola VOA 30 Jan 2025 -- A male nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola, the first recorded death by the disease in the East African country since an outbreak ended in 2023, health officials said.
Justice Department Announces Seizure of Cybercrime Websites Selling Hacking Tools to Transnational Organized Crime Groups US Dept. of Justice 30 Jan 2025 -- The Justice Department today announced the coordinated seizure of 39 domains and their associated servers in an international disruption of a Pakistan-based network of online marketplaces selling hacking and fraud-enabling tools operated by a group known as Saim Raza (also known as HeartSender). The seizures were conducted in coordination with the Dutch National Police.
Sanctions against terrorism: Council renews the EU Terrorist List and related humanitarian exceptions EC/CEU 30 Jan 2025 -- The Council decided today to renew the list of persons, groups and entities subject to restrictive measures with a view to combatting terrorism, delisting one deceased person and maintaining the rest unchanged.
Defense Secretary Affirms Commitment to Border Security, Plan to House Migrants at Guantanamo Bay DoD News 30 Jan 2025 -- During a media interview today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed the Defense Department's commitment to working with other federal agencies to bolster security at the southern border.
Trump says U.S. will hold 30,000 migrants at Guantánamo IRNA 30 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to use a detention facility at the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to detain up to 30,000 migrants deported from the United States.
Trump orders preparation at Guantanamo Bay for detention of 30,000 migrants People's Daily 30 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will instruct the Pentagon and the Homeland Security Department to prepare a facility for 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo Bay, a U.S. naval base located on the southeastern coast of Cuba.
Trump plans to detain 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo Bay Press TV 30 Jan 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has announced an expansive directive granting federal authorities the ability to deport up to 30,000 undocumented immigrants with criminal records to a designated detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Trump says he will detain undocumented migrants at Guantanamo Bay VOA 29 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would sign an executive action directing his administration to prepare to detain undocumented migrants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Full Capacity The White House 29 Jan 2025
NAS JRB Fort Worth to Support Border Security Efforts US Navy 29 Jan 2025 -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has commanded the Texas Military Department to deploy the Texas Tactical Border Force to the Rio Grande Valley, coordinating efforts with U.S. Border Patrol under the Trump administration initiatives. The 136th Airlift Wing, a unit of the Texas Air National Guard based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) Fort Worth, plays a role in this operation.
Generative AI makes Chinese, Iranian hackers more efficient, report says VOA 29 Jan 2025 -- A report issued Wednesday by Google found that hackers from numerous countries, particularly China, Iran and North Korea, have been using the company's artificial intelligence-enabled Gemini chatbot to supercharge cyberattacks against targets in the United States.
Australian statement of support - EU Sanction Australia DFAT 29 Jan 2025 -- Australia expresses its strong support for the European Union's decision to impose cyber sanctions on three individuals linked to the Russian Armed Forces for their role in malicious cyber activity targeting Estonia.
Puntland blocks illegal entry of foreigners in IS crackdown VOA 28 Jan 2025 -- Authorities in Somalia's Puntland region this week banned the illegal entry of foreigners and ordered telecom companies to deactivate SIM cards linked to undocumented people and Islamic State terrorists.
Cyber-attacks: three individuals added to EU sanctions list for malicious cyber activities against Estonia EC/CEU 27 Jan 2025 -- The Council today adopted additional restrictive measures against three Russian individuals responsible for a series of cyberattacks carried out against the Republic of Estonia in 2020. The individuals listed are officers of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU) Unit 29155.
EU sanctions three members of Russia's military intelligence who committed cyberattacks against Estonia Estonia MFA 27 Jan 2025 -- Today 27 January, the European Union imposed sanctions on three members of Russia's military intelligence (GRU), who conducted a cyberattack against Estonia in May 2020.
REINSTATING SERVICE MEMBERS DISCHARGED UNDER THE MILITARY'S COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE The White House 27 Jan 2025
China will accept return of its migrants from the US Radio Free Asia 27 Jan 2025 -- Anyone desperate to leave China as part of an ongoing exodus known as the "run" movement may need to find alternate destinations, as the repatriation of Chinese migrants from the United States looks increasingly likely.
Chinese FM responds to question on whether China plans to bring back illegal immigrants from US Global Times 27 Jan 2025 -- China hopes and believes that the US and Colombia can handle their affairs properly, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a routine press conference on Monday. Mao was asked to comment on the news that US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to impose steep tariffs and visa restrictions on Colombia after the South American country rejected two US military flights carrying migrants deported from the US.
Secretary Rubio Authorizes Visa Restrictions on Colombian Government Officials and their Immediate Family Members US Dept. of State 26 Jan 2025 -- The State Department will continue to enforce and prioritize an America First agenda. Following President Petro's refusal to accept two repatriation flights he previously authorized, Secretary Rubio immediately ordered a suspension of visa issuance at the U.S. Embassy Bogota consular section.
US, Colombia reach migrant deportation deal after tariff threats VOA 26 Jan 2025 -- The White House announced late Sunday the United States was backing off a series of retaliatory measures levied against Colombia, saying the two countries had reached an agreement on U.S. flights sending Colombian migrants back home.
Ending Illegal Immigration in the United States US Dept. of State 26 Jan 2025 -- "President Trump has made it clear that under his administration, America will no longer be lied to nor taken advantage of. It is the responsibility of each nation to take back their citizens who are illegally present in the United States in a serious and expeditious manner."
Trump orders sanctions against Colombia after it refused migrant deportation flights VOA 26 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a series of tariffs, visa restrictions and other retaliatory measures against Colombia after it rejected two U.S. military flights carrying migrants.
Colombia rejects US deportation flights amid outrage over migrant treatment IRNA 26 Jan 2025 -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro has rejected two American military aircraft carrying migrants deported from the United States, amid rising anger in Latin American countries over the treatment of deportees under the Trump administration's harsh immigration policies.
Trump orders sanctions on Colombia after Petro blocks deportation flights Press TV 26 Jan 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has said he will impose 25 percent tariffs and sanctions on Colombia after the Latin American country refused to let two United States military aircraft carrying deported migrants land on its territory.
Premier combat unit ordered to prep for border amid Trump's anti-immigrant push People's Daily 26 Jan 2025 -- One of the Pentagon's premier units has been ordered to prepare to be deployed to the southern border, part of U.S. President Donald Trump's increasing militarization of immigration, reported USA Today on Friday.
U.S. Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary People's Daily 26 Jan 2025 -- U.S. Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, assigning her the responsibility of enforcing stricter immigration policies, one of Donald Trump's administration's key objectives.
US Senate Confirms Kristi Noem as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in Sweeping Bi-Partisan Vote DHS 25 Jan 2025 -- Today, the United States Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm Kristi Noem as the 8th Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in a vote of 59- 34.
Ansarullah condemns Trump's decision to blacklist it as terrorist organization Press TV 24 Jan 2025 -- The political bureau of Yemen's Ansarullah movement has condemned the US decision to blacklist them as a terrorist organization.
Five years after Wuhan lockdown, China still 'struggling to recover' Radio Free Asia 24 Jan 2025 -- Five years ago, authorities in the central Chinese city of Wuhan and surrounding areas in Hubei province imposed a travel ban on some 18 million people, just days after admitting that the newly emerging coronavirus was transmissible between people.
Security Council Adopts Presidential Statement Reaffirming that Acts of Terrorism Constitute among Most Serious Threats to International Peace, Security UN Security Council 24 Jan 2025 -- The Security Council today unanimously adopted a presidential statement reaffirming that acts of international terrorism constitute one of the most serious threats to international peace and security in the twenty-first century, calling on all Member States to summon the requisite political will to denounce all acts of terrorism.
Remarks by President Trump During Hurricane Helene Briefing The White House 24 Jan 2025
India open to return of undocumented Indians in US VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said New Delhi is open to the return of undocumented Indians in the United States. His comments came following a meeting with U.S. foreign secretary Marco Rubio in Washington during which illegal immigration was one of the issues discussed.
U.S. Moves To Re-Designate Iran-Backed Huthis As Foreign Terrorist Organization RFE/RL 23 Jan 2025 -- The United States has begun the process to again declare the Iran-backed Huthi rebel group of Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), restoring the designation President Donald Trump set out during his first term.
Iran slams US for labeling Ansarallah as 'terrorist' amid Yemeni support of Palestinian cause IRNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has condemned the United States' decision to include Yemen's Ansarallah Movement in the so-called list of foreign terrorist organizations, describing the action as "unjustified, baseless, and contrary to international law".
Iran: US designation of Ansarullah 'excuse' for sanctions on Yemen Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- Iran has condemned President Donald Trump's re-designation of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement as a terrorist organization, dismissing the move as "baseless" and "contrary to international law."
Ansarullah dismisses terror designation: 'Being on US list of friends far more provocative' Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- Yemen's Ansarullah has derided a recent decision by the US to label the resistance group a terrorist organization, asserting that being included on the US list of friends poses a greater threat than terrorism itself.
Trump re-designates Yemen's Ansarullah as foreign terrorist organization Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has officially designated Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), returning the group to the same status it held at the end of his first administration.
Statement from a DHS Spokesperson on Directive Expanding Immigration Law Enforcement to Some Department of Justice Officials DHS 23 Jan 2025 -- Today, Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive essential to fulfilling President Trump's promise to carry out mass deportations.
Background Briefing on DOD Actions Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Securing our Border DoD 22 Jan 2025
DOD Orders 1,500 Troops, Additional Assets to Southern Border DoD News 22 Jan 2025 -- The Defense Department is sending 1,500 active-duty service members and additional air and intelligence assets to the southern border to augment troops already conducting enforcement operations in that region, Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses announced this afternoon via a statement to the media.
FACT SHEET: President Donald J. Trump Re-designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization The White House 22 Jan 2025
Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses Statement on DOD Actions Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Securing our Border DoD 22 Jan 2025 -- "On Monday, to protect the security and safety of United States citizens, President Trump declared that a national emergency exists at the southern border of the United States. The President directed me to take all appropriate action to support the activities of the Secretary of Homeland Security in obtaining complete operational control of the southern border of the United States."
US lawmakers warn of 'emboldened' terror threat VOA 22 Jan 2025 -- Top Republican lawmakers are calling for U.S. security agencies to quickly change course under President Donald Trump to better confront threats from terror groups such as the Islamic State and al-Qaida.
DESIGNATION OF ANSAR ALLAH AS A FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION The White House 22 Jan 2025
ALCOAST 021/25 SSIC 1000 SUBJ: LEADERSHIP NOTIFICATION TO USCG WORKFORCE US Coast Guard 21 Jan 2025 -- "Under my statutory authority as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security I have relieved Admiral Linda L. Fagan of her duties as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard."
National Guard continues LA wildfire response Army News 21 Jan 2025 -- U.S. Army Sgt. Ricardo Hernandez watched from a cross street as sporadic traffic passed on the Pacific Coast Highway near Pacific Palisades. The late afternoon sun glinted off his sunglasses as a man on a bicycle rode up to his location.
Security Council debates growing terrorism threat in Africa UN News 21 Jan 2025 -- Africa tragically remains the epicentre of global terrorism, and more action is required to implement international commitments to combat this scourge, the UN Deputy Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday.
'African-led, African-owned Solutions Must Take Lead in Tackling Terrorism across Continent', Deputy Secretary-General Tells Security Council Debate UN Security Council 21 Jan 2025 -- Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed's remarks to the Security Council open debate on "Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Countering Terrorism in Africa", in New York today:
With Terrorism at 'Tipping Point' in Africa, Security Council Speakers Call for Development-Driven Solutions UN Security Council 21 Jan 2025 -- Africa remains the epicentre of global terrorism, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 59 per cent of all terrorism-related deaths worldwide, the Security Council heard today, as speakers engaged in a day-long open debate to outline counter-terrorism initiatives that address the interconnected relationship among security, development and human rights.
The UK is committed to working with African partners to build resilience against threats from terrorism: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 21 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Counterterrorism in Africa.
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on President Trump administration's decision to put Cuba back on the US list of state "sponsors" of terrorism Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jan 2025
Trump's executive orders on immigration focus on border security, asylum restrictions, deportations VOA 20 Jan 2025 -- On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump announced a series of executive actions addressing immigration and border security.
GUARANTEEING THE STATES PROTECTION AGAINST INVASION The White House 20 Jan 2025
Designating Cartels And Other Organizations As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists The White House 20 Jan 2025
PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS The White House 20 Jan 2025
PROTECTING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AGAINST INVASION The White House 20 Jan 2025
SECURING OUR BORDERS The White House 20 Jan 2025
DECLARING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES The White House 20 Jan 2025
Money laundering fears hang over Thailand's online gambling plans VOA 19 Jan 2025 -- Thailand's plans to legalize online gambling are raising fears that criminal gangs will use the industry to move and launder their illicit proceeds as they have done with gambling operators in neighboring countries.
India and US sign MoU on Cybercrime Investigations India MEA 18 Jan 2025 -- India and the US signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations, on 17 January 2025, in Washington DC.
COVID-19 epidemiological update – 17 January 2025 WHO
Who Is Ahmed Al-Awda, The Man Who Could Be A Threat To Syria's New Rulers? RFE/RL 17 Jan 2025 -- He has been referred to by Western media and pundits as "Russia's man in the south" of Syria, and some see him as a potential threat to the country's new ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Two investigative reports show recent cyberattacks on Chinese tech firms by the US Global Times 17 Jan 2025 -- National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team Center of China (known as CNCERT) released two investigative reports on Friday, exposing two recent cyberattacks by US intelligence agencies targeting major Chinese technology firms to steal trade secrets.
Chinese FM urges US to stop wrongdoing after cyberattacks revealed targeting Chinese tech firms Global Times 17 Jan 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated during Friday's press briefing that the CNCERT reports that revealed two cyberattacks against Chinese tech companies once again expose the US government's cyberattacks against China, including the theft of commercial and intellectual property.
Memorandum on the Delegation of Certain Sanctions-Related Authorities The White House 17 Jan 2025
U.S. Takes Action Against PRC-Linked Cyber Actors for Treasury Hack and Salt Typhoon US Dept. of State 17 Jan 2025 -- The United States is imposing sanctions today on Yin Kecheng and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD. (Sichuan Juxinhe), People's Republic of China (PRC)-linked malicious cyber actors responsible for serious intrusions against U.S. victims.
Treasury Sanctions Company Associated with Salt Typhoon and Hacker Associated with Treasury Compromise US Treasury 17 Jan 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning Yin Kecheng, a Shanghai-based cyber actor who was involved with the recent Department of the Treasury network compromise. Additionally, OFAC is sanctioning Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD., a Sichuan-based cybersecurity company with direct involvement in the Salt Typhoon cyber group, which recently compromised the network infrastructure of multiple major U.S. telecommunication and internet service provider companies. People's Republic of China-linked (PRC) malicious cyber actors continue to target U.S. government systems, including the recent targeting of Treasury's information technology (IT) systems, as well as sensitive U.S. critical infrastructure.
Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats - Report US Dept. of State 16 Jan 2025 -- In July 2023, the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats was launched as a new effort to disrupt drug traffickers, dismantle the supply chain for fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, and save lives - in America and abroad. Since then, the Coalition has grown to include over 160 governments and 15 international organizations working together to prevent the manufacturing, trafficking, and distribution of illicit drugs, detect emerging drug threats, and promote effective public health interventions.
Wyoming, Nevada Guard aircrews assist California firefighters US Air Force 15 Jan 2025 -- Three Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 Hercules equipped with the U.S. Forest Service's Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems and associated personnel were activated by U.S. Northern Command to help fight Los Angeles area wildfires.
A Russian Airline Bomb Plot? What To Know About Polish PM's Accusations RFE/RL 15 Jan 2025 -- The accusation was as blunt as it was serious: Russia is plotting terror attacks against unspecified targets utilizing aircraft, Poland's prime minister said.
Biden administration delists Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism People's Daily 15 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Joe Biden notified Congress on Tuesday that his administration would remove the designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House said, as part of a deal to free political prisoners in the Caribbean island country and those determined by Washington as being unjustly detained by the government in Havana.
Memorandum on the Revocation of National Security Presidential Memorandum 5 14 Jan 2025
Biden to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation on Cuba VOA 14 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Joe Biden notified Congress on Tuesday that he intends to delist Cuba as a U.S.-designated state sponsor of terrorism in a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.
Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Steps to Support the Cuban People The White House 14 Jan 2025
Letter to the Chairmen and Chair of Certain Congressional Committees on the Suspension of the Right to Bring an Action Under Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 The White House 14 Jan 2025
Message to the Congress on Transmitting a Report to the Congress with Respect to the Proposed Rescission of Cuba's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism The White House 14 Jan 2025
Certification of Rescission of Cuba's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism The White House 14 Jan 2025
US special counsel report says prosecutors had enough evidence to convict Trump in 2020 election case VOA 14 Jan 2025 -- In a report to Congress released early Tuesday, special counsel Jack Smith said his office had sufficient evidence to "obtain and sustain" a trial conviction of President-elect Donald Trump for efforts to overturn Trump's loss to President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
Trump would have been convicted if not reelected: Ex-US special counsel Press TV 14 Jan 2025 -- The US Justice Department's Special Counsel Jack Smith, who resigned recently, says Donald Trump would have been convicted if he were not reelected president.
Justice Department and FBI Conduct International Operation to Delete Malware Used by China-Backed Hackers US Dept. of Justice 14 Jan 2025 -- The Justice Department and FBI today announced a multi-month law enforcement operation that, alongside international partners, deleted "PlugX" malware from thousands of infected computers worldwide. As described in court documents unsealed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, a group of hackers sponsored by the People's Republic of China (PRC), known to the private sector as "Mustang Panda" and "Twill Typhoon," used a version of PlugX malware to infect, control, and steal information from victim computers.
Despite international concerns, doctors say China flu-like virus is no COVID-19 VOA 14 Jan 2025 -- Reports of rising cases of a flu-like illness in China, where COVID-19 was first detected five years ago, sparked international concerns about the potential for another worldwide pandemic.
Terrorist Designations of The Terrorgram Collective and Three Leaders US Dept. of State 13 Jan 2025 -- The Department of State is today designating The Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
Terrorist Designations of The Terrorgram Collective and Three Leaders US Dept. of State 13 Jan 2025 -- The United States remains deeply concerned about the racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist (REMVE) threat worldwide and committed to countering transnational components of violent white supremacism.
National Guard Fights California Wildfires, Additional Assets Remain on Standby DoD News 13 Jan 2025 -- Soldiers and airmen from California's Army National Guard and Air National Guard spent the weekend combating the multiple wildfires that have been wreaking destruction in Los Angeles County for the past week.
California, Nevada, Wyoming Guard join firefighting battle US Air Force 13 Jan 2025 -- Hundreds of National Guard members are now involved in multiple air and ground firefighting efforts as wildfires rage across the Los Angeles Basin and Southern California.
Anti-money laundering: Estonia makes progress with targeted financial sanctions on terrorism and terrorist financing Council of Europe 13 Jan 2025 -- Estonia has improved its efforts towards implementing targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing, concludes MONEYVAL in a new follow-up report.
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Council extends restrictive measures by one year EC/CEU 13 Jan 2025 -- The Council today decided to extend by one year, until 20 January 2026, the existing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
Pakistani president, PM reiterate resolve to eliminate terrorism People's Daily 13 Jan 2025 -- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism from their country, official statements said.
Police arrests member of ISIS terrorist group in northern Iran IRNA 13 Jan 2025 -- Police in the northern Iranian city of Juybar arrested a member of the Daesh terror group, also known as ISIS.
No new infectious diseases in China: China CDC People's Daily 13 Jan 2025 -- There are no new infectious diseases in China, and the current respiratory infectious diseases in the country are all caused by known pathogens, according to an expert with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC).
No new infectious disease emerges in China recently, said China's NHC official Global Times 12 Jan 2025 -- There's no new infectious disease emerged in China recently; and overall positive rate for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) testing is rising but fluctuating near a plateau, with a decline observed in northern China, said Chinese health officials on Sunday. They also dismissed claims of medical resource strain due to recent spike of respiratory infectious diseases, said medicines are in adequate supply.
California, Nevada, Wyoming Guard join battle fighting SoCal Fires Army News 10 Jan 2025 -- Hundreds of National Guard members are now involved in multiple air and ground firefighting efforts as wildfires rage across the Los Angeles Basin and Southern California.
U.S. Military Already Fighting Fires in California, Ready to Do More DoD News 10 Jan 2025 -- The Defense Department now has 500 active-duty troops and a variety of equipment on standby to assist with the wildfires in California, said the deputy pentagon press secretary.
Operators of Cryptocurrency Mixers Charged with Money Laundering US Dept. of Justice 10 Jan 2025 -- A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia returned an indictment on Jan. 7 charging three Russian nationals for their involvement in operating the cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io.
Biden to defer decision on keeping Syria's HTS on terrorism list to Trump: Officials Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- Outgoing American President Joe Biden will defer to incoming Donald Trump the decision on whether to continue keeping the leader of Syria's ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group on the list of foreign terrorist organizations, a report says.
Chinese FM refutes Japanese side's linking Chinese hacker to cyberattacks on Japanese business entities, organizations Global Times 09 Jan 2025 -- China firmly opposes and fights all forms of hacker attacks in accordance with law, and opposes politicizing cybersecurity issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday, in response to reports that Japan's National Police Agency claimed a Chinese hacking group launched more than 200 cyberattacks on Japanese enterprises, institutions, and organizations.
DOD Assisting to Combat So-Cal Wildfires DoD News 08 Jan 2025 -- The Defense Department today announced it will work to provide additional firefighting personnel and capabilities to California as that state's Los Angeles County region continues to be ravaged by a series of out-of-control wildfires that broke out yesterday.
Japanese Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Materials Trafficking, Narcotics, and Weapons Charges US Dept. of Justice 08 Jan 2025 -- Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, of Japan, pleaded guilty in Manhattan, New York, today to conspiring with a network of associates to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, from Burma to other countries, as well as to international narcotics trafficking and weapons charges.
Chinese Embassy in the Philippines refutes media report of so-called Chinese hackers targeting Philippine govt Global Times 08 Jan 2025 -- In response to Bloomberg's report that Chinese hackers targeted the Philippine government and stole sensitive data as part of a years-long campaign, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines stated on Wednesday that it is worth noting that the report linked the hacking attacks to the South China Sea issue and mentioned that the US and others have provided technical support to the Philippines.
China swamped with respiratory infections ahead of Lunar New Year travel rush Radio Free Asia 08 Jan 2025 -- Health officials in China are calling on people to wear masks and open the windows to help reduce a wave of respiratory infections that has left hospitals across the country swamped with patients ahead of the Lunar New Year travel rush.
Experts call for release of Guantánamo Bay detainee Abu Zubaydah, arbitrarily detained for over two decades OHCHR 08 Jan 2025 -- UN experts* today called on the United States to immediately release Zayn al-Abidin Muhammad Husayn (known as Abu Zubaydah), who remains detained for almost 20 years without charge at the Guantánamo Bay detention facility and naval station.
Rights experts call for immediate release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo UN News 08 Jan 2025 -- UN independent human rights experts have called for the immediate release of Zayn al-Abidin Muhammad Husayn, known as Abu Zubaydah, who has been detained without charge by US authorities at the Guantánamo Bay detention facility for almost 20 years.
Pakistan Slides Into New 'Era Of Terrorism' RFE/RL 08 Jan 2025 -- Pakistani warplanes bombed a village in the country's northwest in the fall of 2007, killing around 50 people.
Progress made in China-US drug control cooperation over past year Global Times 08 Jan 2025 -- Chinese State Councilor and Director of the China National Narcotic Control Committee Wang Xiaohong spoke with Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, via video link on Tuesday.
Chinese govt insists on promptly releasing transparent information about infectious diseases in accordance with the law, says Chinese FM Global Times 07 Jan 2025 -- Responding to an inquiry related to respiratory diseases in China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that the Chinese government insists on promptly releasing transparent information about infectious diseases in accordance with the law.
First US Death From Mutated H5N1 Bird Flu Sparks Fears of New Pandemic Sputnik 07 Jan 2025 -- The first death from the H5N1 bird flu was registered in the United State — in the state of Louisiana, local health department said.
Avian flu risk still 'low' after first US patient dies from H5N1 virus: WHO UN News 07 Jan 2025 -- A day after the United States reported its first human death from avian flu, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) insisted on Tuesday that the risk to the wider population remains "low".
US relocates 11 detainees from Guantanamo to Oman after over 2 decades without charge Press TV 07 Jan 2025 -- The United States has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from its notorious Guantanamo Bay detention center to Oman, after holding them for more than two decades without charge or trial as part of Washington's so-called "war on terror."
First human bird flu death in U.S. reported People's Daily 07 Jan 2025 -- A patient in the U.S. state of Louisiana has become the first person dead of bird flu, or H5N1, in the United States, authorities said on Monday.
LDH reports first U.S. H5N1-related human death Louisiana Department of Health 06 Jan 2025 -- The Louisiana Department of Health reports the patient who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in Louisiana and the U.S. has died.
Two Indian Chemical Companies and a Senior Executive Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals US Dept. of Justice 06 Jan 2025 -- Two indictments were unsealed today and Saturday charging India-based companies Raxuter Chemicals and Athos Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (Athos Chemicals) and Bhavesh Lathiya, a founder and senior executive of Raxuter Chemicals, with criminal conspiracies to distribute and import fentanyl precursor chemicals to the United States.
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Transfer Announced DoD 06 Jan 2025 -- The Department of Defense announced today the resettlement of 11 Yemeni detainees from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the Government of Oman.
Justice Department Announces Distribution of Over $1B to Compensate Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism US Dept. of Justice 06 Jan 2025 -- On Dec. 30, 2024, Special Master Mary Patrice Brown authorized payments from the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (the Fund) totaling $1.035 billion to nearly 19,000 victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the Capitol US Dept. of Justice 06 Jan 2025 -- The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the fourth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol that disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of affirming the presidential election results:
CISA Update on Treasury Breach CISA 06 Jan 2025 -- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today issued the following update on last week's cybersecurity incident at the U.S. Department of the Treasury:
China identifies malicious websites, IP addresses used by foreign hacker organizations Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- A number of foreign hacker organizations have been utilizing malicious websites and overseas IP addresses to execute cyberattacks targeting China and other nations, according to China's national cybersecurity and information security notification center on Monday.
Foreign hacker organizations launch cyberattacks against China, some suspected of criminal offenses Global Times 06 Jan 2025 -- A number of foreign hacker organizations have been utilizing malicious websites and overseas IP addresses to execute cyberattacks targeting China and other nations, according to China's national cybersecurity and information security information center on Monday.
Daily cyberattacks on Taiwan government double in 2024: NSB CNA 05 Jan 2025 -- The average number of daily cyberattacks targeting Taiwan's government network doubled to 2.4 million in 2024, with China being behind most of the attacks, the National Security Bureau (NSB) said in a report released on Sunday.
Analysis on China's Cyberattack Techniques in 2024 ROC NSB 05 Jan 2025 -- The PRC cyber force has repeatedly cracked into the cyber space belonging to the Republic of China (Taiwan) to steal data and conduct intrusions, and its techniques have become increasingly sophisticated. To help the general public be aware of the trend of cyber threats posed by China, the NSB has compiled the report titled "Analysis on China's Cyberattack Techniques in 2024."
US lawmakers demand answers after treasury confirmed Chinese hackers breach Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2025 -- The cybersecurity breach of the U.S. Treasury Department by China-backed hackers is "extremely concerning," said senior American lawmakers, urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to provide them with a detailed briefing on the matter.
Sanctioning PRC Cyber Company Involved in Malicious Botnet Operations US Dept. of State 03 Jan 2025 -- The United States is imposing sanctions today on the Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated (Integrity Tech), which has links to the People's Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security, for its role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against U.S. victims.
Treasury Sanctions Technology Company for Support to Malicious Cyber Group US Treasury 03 Jan 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated(Integrity Tech), a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, for its role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against U.S. victims. These incidents have been publicly attributed to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese malicious state-sponsored cyber group that has been active since at least 2021, often targeting organizations within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors.
US law enforcement warned to watch for New Orleans copycat attacks VOA 03 Jan 2025 -- The U.S. Homeland Security Department and the FBI are warning federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies the New Year's Day truck-ramming attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people could inspire other would-be terrorists to take action.
Lithuanian Cyber Defence Command opened Lithuania MND 03 Jan 2025 -- On the 1st of January, 2025, the Lithuanian Cyber Command (LTCYBERCOM) established by initiative of the Ministry of National Defence was opened.
Pennsylvania Man Who Traveled to Lebanon and Syria with Goal of Joining Hizballah Indicted on Terrorism Offense and for Lying to FBI US Dept. of Justice 02 Jan 2025 -- Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, a former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of attempting to support the foreign terrorist organization Hizballah and making false statements involving international terrorism to a department or agency of the United States.
Chinese hackers breach sanctions office of US Treasury: Washington Post Press TV 02 Jan 2025 -- Chinese "state-sponsored" hackers have targeted the US Treasury Department's sanctions office in a cyberattack disclosed early this week, The Washington Post reports.
FBI says New Orleans terror attack suspect acted alone VOA 02 Jan 2025 -- The FBI says it believes the suspect in the New Year's Day truck ramming attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people had acted alone and was inspired by the Islamic State terror group.
Islamic State group-inspired New Orleans attack revives familiar fears VOA 02 Jan 2025 -- Even before the shock from the deadly New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans could subside, early indications from the investigation pointed to a scenario U.S. law enforcement and security officials have long feared - a plot at least inspired by the Islamic State terror group.
FBI investigating deadly New Orleans truck attack as 'act of terrorism' VOA 01 Jan 2025 -- A driver crashed a pickup truck into a crowd celebrating New Year's early Wednesday in New Orleans and opened fire, killing 15 people and injuring more than 35 others.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on New Orleans Attack US Dept. of Justice 01 Jan 2025 -- The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following the attack in New Orleans:
FBI Statement on the Attack in New Orleans FBI 01 Jan 2025 -- Today, at approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, an individual drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others.
Statement from President Joe Biden The White House 01 Jan 2025
WHO calls on China to release all data on COVID-19 origins Radio Free Asia 01 Jan 2025 -- The World Health Organization has called on China to fully release crucial data surrounding the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan in 2020, although the call was dismissed by Beijing.
US imposes sanctions on Iran, Russia under new pretexts IRNA 01 Jan 2025 -- The United States imposed new sanctions on some entities in Iran, Russia under the pretext of interfering in 2024 elections.

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