June 2025 Security News

Joint Statement by Foreign Ministers of CSTO Member States on Countering Radicalisation Leading to Terrorism and Extremism Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Jun 2025
Department of Defense agrees: it's time for Trump's militarization of Los Angeles to end California Governor - Gavin Newsom 30 Jun 2025 -- According to new reporting by the Associated Press, the top military commander overseeing troops illegally deployed to Los Angeles is asking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to return 200 of those troops to firefighting operations - echoing Governor Gavin Newsom's continued pleas.
Cyberattack on Radix: Federal Administration data also affected Federal Council - Swiss Government 30 Jun 2025 -- The foundation Radix has been targeted by a ransomware attack, during which data was stolen and encrypted. Radix's customers include various federal offices. The data has been published on the dark web and will now be analysed by the relevant offices.
ICC detects and contains new sophisticated cyber security incident ICC 30 Jun 2025 -- Late last week, the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "the Court") detected a new, sophisticated and targeted cyber security incident, which has now been contained.
NSA, CISA, FBI, and DC3 Warn Iranian Cyber Actors May Target Vulnerable U.S. Networks and Entities of Interest NSA / Central Security Service 30 Jun 2025 -- The National Security Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) have released the joint Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI), "Iranian Cyber Actors May Target Vulnerable U.S. Networks and Entities of Interest."
Governor Newsom statement on nationwide injunctions California Governor - Gavin Newsom 27 Jun 2025 -- Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its ruling on Trump v. CASA, Trump v. Washington, and Trump v. New Jersey:
DHS and DOJ Announce Streamlined Process for Fining Illegal Aliens DHS 27 Jun 2025 -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new joint federal rule with the Department of Justice (DOJ) that will make it easier and more efficient to fine illegal aliens.
DHS Terminates Haiti TPS, Encourages Haitians to Obtain Lawful Status DHS 27 Jun 2025 -- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. The TPS designation for the country expires on Aug. 3, 2025, and the termination will be effective on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Chicago Man Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS US Dept. of Justice 27 Jun 2025 -- A Chicago man was convicted today of conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) by using social media to encourage attacks on ISIS's enemies and recruit new ISIS members.
WHO Scientific advisory group issues report on origins of COVID-19 WHO 27 Jun 2025 -- The WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a panel of 27 independent, international, multidisciplinary experts, today published its report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kosovo Prepares For Deportees From US Amid Warnings Balkans Becoming A Migrant 'Warehouse' RFE/RL 27 Jun 2025 -- With illegal immigration a fraught issue in Europe and the United States, Western countries are increasingly kicking the political football over to the Balkans. But questions are building over whether the countries of the region are ready to catch it.
California Army Guard Cavalry Unit Takes on Federal Protection Mission Army News 26 Jun 2025 -- For the Soldiers of Troop A, 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, California Army National Guard, the past few years have been busy.
Amnesty accuses Cambodia of 'gross failure' to stop rampant abuses in scam centers Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2025 -- Cambodia's online scamming industry is a cesspool of "mass scale" rights abuses where hundreds suffer torture, forced labor, human trafficking, and slavery in at least 53 scam centers across the country, a new report says.
New Visa Restriction Policy to Deter and Dismantle Flow of Fentanyl and Other Illicit Drugs into United States US Dept. of State 26 Jun 2025 -- "Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act that will apply to family members and close personal and business associates of individuals sanctioned under Executive Order 14059 Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade (E.O. 14059)."
Money laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL progress reports on North Macedonia and Romania Council of Europe 26 Jun 2025 -- The Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) has published follow-up reports on North Macedonia and Romania reassessing their technical compliance with a number of the 40 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
Organized crime also exists extensively in U.S., Mexican president says People's Daily 26 Jun 2025 -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that organized crime exists extensively in the United States as it does in Mexico.
U.S. Coast Guard, USS Sampson Conduct Drug Interdiction In Eastern Pacific US Navy 26 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy interdicted three suspected drug smugglers and more than 7,850 pounds of cocaine, with an assessed wholesale value of approximately $58.1 million, in the Eastern Pacific on Sunday morning.
Senior Official Promotes Bolstering DOD Cyber Workforce DoD News 25 Jun 2025 -- During a cybersecurity workforce showcase in Washington yesterday, a senior-level Defense Department official spoke to members of Congress and representatives from the academic and cyber communities about the need to increase the department's cybersecurity workforce.
Alleged Perpetrator of Terror Attack in Colorado Charged with Hate Crimes US Dept. of Justice 25 Jun 2025 -- An indictment was unsealed today in Denver charging Mohamed Sabry Soliman with 12 hate crime counts, including nine counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 249 and three counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 844(h), for using Molotov cocktails to attack members of the group "Run for Their Lives" and others who had gathered in the park in front of the Boulder County Courthouse on June 1.
The Justice Department Files Complaint Against the District Court of Maryland for Ordering Automatic Injunctions on Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions US Dept. of Justice 25 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Department of Justice announced the filing of a complaint against the U.S. District Court of Maryland for implementing a "Standing Order" that automatic injunctions be issued for federal immigration enforcement actions.
Treasury Issues Historic Orders under Powerful New Authority to Counter Fentanyl US Treasury 25 Jun 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued orders identifying three Mexico-based financial institutions—CIBanco S.A., Institution de Banca Multiple (CIBanco), Intercam Banco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple (Intercam), and Vector Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V. (Vector)—as being of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking, and prohibit, respectively, certain transmittals of funds involving CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector.
39 new COVID-19 deaths reported: CDC CNA 24 Jun 2025 -- The number of domestic deaths related to COVID-19 rose to 39 over the past week, setting a new weekly high for 2025 with the ongoing outbreak remaining at a plateau, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
California Man Charged with Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS US Dept. of Justice 24 Jun 2025 -- Ammaad Akhtar, 33, of Stockton, was arrested today and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
NSA and CISA Release CSI Highlighting Importance of Memory Safe Languages in Software Security NSA / Central Security Service 24 Jun 2025 -- The National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released a joint Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) to highlight the importance of adopting memory safe languages (MSLs) in improving software security and reducing the risk of security incidents.
Sanctioning Key Member of Foreign Terrorist Organization Tren de Aragua US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2025 -- Today, the United States is sanctioning a key leader of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) that originated in Venezuela and launched a campaign of terror throughout our hemisphere.
Treasury Sanctions Fugitive Tren de Aragua Leader US Treasury 24 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano(Mosquera Serrano), a fugitive leader of Tren de Aragua (TdA) who is involved in the organization's drug trafficking and financial operations. TdA is a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) of Venezuelan origin that has launched a campaign of terror throughout the Western Hemisphere, including in the United States, and continues to expand. TdA is involved in illicit drug trade, human smuggling and trafficking, extortion, sexual exploitation of women and children, and money laundering, among other criminal activities.
Organised criminal activity driving neglected crisis of internal displacement: UN expert OHCHR 23 Jun 2025 -- A UN expert warned today that organised criminal activity is fuelling a neglected global crisis of internal displacement.
Bangladesh records 36 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths People's Daily 23 Jun 2025 -- Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day toll of five COVID-19 deaths this year on Sunday, bringing the tally to 29,515 since the start of the pandemic, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.
Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns home after 62-day patrol in the Windward Passage US Coast Guard 23 Jun 2025 -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their home port in Newport, Friday, following a 62-day patrol in the Windward Passage.
DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin Amid Israel-Iran Conflict DHS 22 Jun 2025 -- There are currently no specific credible threats against the homeland
High-Ranking Member of Violent Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for His Role in an International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy US Dept. of Justice 20 Jun 2025 -- A Mexican national and violent member of Los Zetas cartel was sentenced today to 35 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $792 million for conspiring to manufacture and distribute large quantities of cocaine and marijuana knowing that the drugs would be unlawfully imported into the United States.
Co-Founder of Los Cuinis Drug Cartel Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison; High-Ranking Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) Operative Pleads Guilty US Dept. of Justice 20 Jun 2025 -- Today, a Mexican national and the co-founder of the armed, violent, and prolific Los Cuinis drug cartel was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a major drug trafficking conspiracy.
ICYMI: ICE Agents Now Face a 500% Increase in Assaults Against Them DHS 20 Jun 2025 -- DHS releases new data highlighting the dangers brave federal law enforcement faces while protecting and serving American communities
The Hidden Threat: How DanaBot Malware Facilitated Data Theft and Russian State-Sponsored Spying RFE/RL 20 Jun 2025 -- The email arrived in inboxes - thousands possibly - around the world on January 15, 2020, billed as the latest update from international observers monitoring the situation in eastern Ukraine.
Governor Newsom vows to keep fighting as federal court rejects Trump's military overreach California Governor - Gavin Newsom 19 Jun 2025
The 10th Japan-U.S. Cyber Dialogue Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 19 Jun 2025 -- On Wednesday, June 18th, The 10th Japan-U.S. Cyber Dialogue was held in Tokyo.
Money laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL publishes progress reports on Bulgaria, Cyprus and Republic of Moldova Council of Europe 19 Jun 2025 -- The Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) has published this week follow-up reports on Bulgaria, Cyprus and the Republic of Moldova reassessing their technical compliance with the 40 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
US to resume student visas but orders social media vetting: media Global Times 19 Jun 2025 -- The US State Department said it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review, AP reported.
Chinese FM responds to US' enhanced screening of student visa applicants' social media accounts Global Times 19 Jun 2025 -- Responding to the US Department of State's announcement to resume student visa interviews while requiring all applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible for enhanced screening, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that China consistently opposes the politicization of educational exchanges and hopes the US will translate US President Donald Trump's welcoming remarks toward Chinese students into concrete actions.
U.S. to screen social media for all student visa applicants People's Daily 19 Jun 2025 -- The U.S. State Department on Wednesday directed its diplomatic missions to screen the social media and online presence of all foreigners applying for student visas.
China's Minister of Public Security meets US ambassador to China Global Times 19 Jun 2025 -- China is willing to carry out pragmatic cooperation with the US in law enforcement fields such as counter-narcotics and illegal immigration repatriation, striving to achieve outcomes beneficial to the well-being of both peoples, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong said, when meeting with US Ambassador to China David Perdue in Beijing on Thursday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants US Dept. of State 18 Jun 2025 -- The State Department is committed to protecting our nation and our citizens by upholding the highest standards of national security and public safety through our visa process. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.
West Virginia Guard deploys troops in aftermath of deadly flooding Army News 18 Jun 2025 -- Gov. Patrick Morrissey mobilized Soldiers and Airmen of the West Virginia National Guard after severe flash flooding in West Virginia's Ohio and Marion counties that began June 14, 2025.
DARPA Calls on Industry to Assist With Improving, Strengthening DOD Cybersecurity DoD News 18 Jun 2025 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency announced a Resilient Software Systems Accelerator program to kick-start the widespread adoption of math-based software development practices to make military systems inherently more secure against cyberthreats.
Prolific Guatemalan Drug Traffickers Extradited to the United States to Face Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge US Dept. of Justice 18 Jun 2025 -- Steven Ovaldino Lorenzana Alvarenga, also known as "Chipi," and Allan Mendoza, also known as "Carnes" and "Carnitas," both of Guatemala, made their initial appearances today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia following their June 17 extraditions from Guatemala to the United States.
Sanctioning CJNG Leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists US Dept. of State 18 Jun 2025 -- Today, the United States is sanctioning five Mexico-based leaders of Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), a ruthless and violent cartel responsible for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illicit drugs into the United States.
Treasury Sanctions Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion Leaders Under Counterterrorism Authorities US Treasury 18 Jun 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned five Mexico-based leaders of Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). CJNG is a brutally violent cartel responsible for a significant share of fentanyl and other illicit drugs entering the United States. It uses murder as a tactic to intimidate rivals, including sending messages to other cartels through the targeted killings of women. The recent discovery of a CJNG recruitment camp, Izaguirre ranch—which was reportedly used to execute recruits that defy instructions—underscores the cartel's brutal methods.
Treasury Endorses New International Payments Standards, Supports FATF Reports on Countering Illicit Finance US Treasury 18 Jun 2025 -- On June 13, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its joint plenary with the Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL), the FATF-style regional body for Europe, in Strasbourg, France. The plenary agreed to release reports on proliferation financing sanctions evasion typologies and how terrorist groups like Hamas, Hizballah, and the Houthis raise and move funds. The body also found consensus on a revised payments standard, new publications on how countries around the world are regulating virtual assets to combat illicit finance, and a new mechanism to prevent the FATF standards from being misused to pressure civil society groups.
Eastside Rollin' 20s Crips Members and Associates Indicted, Including Murder, Robbery, Fentanyl Distribution and Firearms Offenses US Dept. of Justice 18 Jun 2025 -- A twelve-count indictment was unsealed today in the Eastern District of Virginia charging nine members of the Eastside Rollin' 20s Crips (RTC) violent street gang with crimes including a drug conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, firearms offenses, and a racketeering conspiracy involving murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, conspiring to distribute large quantities of pressed fentanyl pills, narcotics trafficking, identity fraud, and the illegal use and straw purchasing of firearms.
New powers for Finnish Border Guard to prevent and investigate certain offences Finnish Government 18 Jun 2025 -- The Finnish Border Guard will be given new powers concerning the prevention and investigation of human trafficking offences and money laundering offences. The
Los Angeles mayor lifts downtown curfew People's Daily 18 Jun 2025 -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday lifted the curfew that has been in place for one week for portion of downtown of the second-largest city in the United States.
Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell on DoD Administrative and Logistical Support to ICE DoD 17 Jun 2025 -- Last week, the Secretary of Defense authorized the mobilization of up to 700 DoD military personnel in support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
USNORTHCOM statement on additional military personnel in Los Angeles area US Northern Command 17 Jun 2025 -- By direction of the Secretary of Defense and in coordination with U.S. Northern Command, about 2,000 additional California Army National Guard soldiers have been activated in a Title 10 status to support the protection of federal functions, personnel, and property in the greater Los Angeles area.
U.S. Minnesota suspect targeted other officials, faces federal charges People's Daily 17 Jun 2025 -- The suspect accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another has been charged with multiple counts of murder after authorities took him into custody, ending the largest manhunt in the state's history, authorities have said.
38 new COVID-19 deaths reported: CDC CNA 17 Jun 2025 -- The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recorded 38 COVID-19-related deaths and 144 severe domestic cases over the past week, as the ongoing outbreak remains intense.
Less than 10 pct of immigrants taken into U.S. ICE custody since October had serious criminal convictions: data People's Daily 17 Jun 2025 -- More than 75 percent of people booked into custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in fiscal year 2025 had no criminal conviction other than an immigration or traffic-related offense, according to ICE records from October through the end of May. And less than 10 percent were convicted of serious crimes like murder, assault, robbery or rape.
National Guard, State Partnership Collaboration at Cyber Shield 2025 Army News 16 Jun 2025 -- Once a year, the National Guard invites cybersecurity professionals worldwide to attend a cumulative event known as Cyber Shield, where they can compete, learn and challenge their skill sets.
Cybersecurity and strengthening civil-military cooperation are the two factors that play a significant role in enhancing total defence, says Vice Minister of National Defence T. Godliauskas Lithuania MND 16 Jun 2025 -- Vice Minister of National Defence Tomas Godliauskas was conducting a visit to the United States this past week.
After Two-Day Manhunt, Suspect Charged with Shooting Two Minnesota Lawmakers and Their Spouses US Dept. of Justice 16 Jun 2025 -- Vance Boelter, 57, of Green Isle, Minnesota, has been charged by federal complaint with stalking and murdering Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, in addition to stalking and shooting Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
Head of the Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti Delivers Remarks at SIFMA's Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference US Dept. of Justice 16 Jun 2025
Defence Cyber Agency begins exercise to bolster cyber resilience at national level India PIB 16 Jun 2025 -- 'Cyber Suraksha', a comprehensive Cyber Security Exercise organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, commenced on June 16, 2025
Delisting of One Individual Designated for Asset Freezing and Other Measures against Terrorists and Others Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025 -- In line with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1267, 1989, and 2253, Japan has been applying asset freezing and other measures on a total of 540 terrorists-affiliated individuals and entities.
U.S. marines move into Los Angeles amid protests over immigration raids People's Daily 14 Jun 2025 -- About 200 U.S. marines have been deployed to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, to protect a federal building there, the military said on Friday, after a week of protests over the current administration's immigration raids in the city.
Update: Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's order to return control of California National Guard to governor: media Global Times 13 Jun 2025 -- A federal appeals court late Thursday blocked a lower court judge's order instructing US President Donald Trump to return control of 4,000 California National Guard troops that he had federalized to Gov. Gavin Newsom, CNBC reported.
U.S. judge orders Trump to return control of National Guard to California People's Daily 13 Jun 2025 -- A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order late Thursday, directing U.S. President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California.
Texas, Nebraska Guard Train With Czechia Against Cyber Threats Army News 13 Jun 2025 -- Hidden within a discreet concrete building, teams from various states and countries collaborate across screens and keyboards for Cyber Shield 2025.
Marines to Guard Federal Property, Personnel in L.A. as Guard Troops Transition to Protecting Law Enforcement DoD News 13 Jun 2025 -- Roughly 200 Marines will begin protecting federal property and personnel in Los Angeles today after relieving the California National Guard, which was mobilized amidst a breakout of civil unrest in the city, June 7, 2025, a senior military official said today.
FATF and MONEYVAL adopt report on Latvia: first worldwide evaluation under new evaluation round Council of Europe 13 Jun 2025 -- A joint FATF-MONEYVAL plenary meeting, hosted by the Council of Europe, brought together in Strasbourg on 12 and 13 June representatives of the Global Network of over 200 jurisdictions and observers aiming to strengthen global efforts to disrupt criminal activity.
Afghan National Pleads Guilty to Plotting Election Day Terror Attack in the United States US Dept. of Justice 13 Jun 2025 -- Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, a native and citizen of Afghanistan, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Oklahoma City to two terrorism-related offenses: conspiring and attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, and receiving, attempting to receive, and conspiring to receive firearms and ammunition in furtherance of a federal crime of terrorism.
USS Cole Assists Royal Canadian Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Conduct At-Sea Transfer of Intercepted Contraband US Navy 13 Jun 2025 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67), supporting maritime southern border operations, conducted a hold-and-transfer of 245 kilograms of contraband recovered by the Royal Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel HMCS William Hall (AOPV 433) in the Caribbean Sea June 9.
Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom Secure Court Order Blocking Unlawful Use of Federalized National Guard for Law Enforcement in California Communities California Attorney General - Rob Bonta 12 Jun 2025 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Governor Gavin Newsom today secured a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the U.S. Department of Defense from using federalized California National Guard to patrol our communities and engage in law enforcement activity.
Governor Newsom prevails in blocking Trump's militarization of Los Angeles California Governor - Gavin Newsom 12 Jun 2025 -- Following President Trump's doubling down on the militarization of the Los Angeles area through the takeover of 4,000 California National Guard soldiers and the unlawful deployment of the U.S. Marines, Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta today succeeded in securing a court order blocking President Trump's illegal takeover of the California National Guard (CalGuard) and militarization of Los Angeles.
ICYMI: 21 State Attorneys General File Brief in Support of California's Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Federalization of State's National Guard California Attorney General - Rob Bonta 12 Jun 2025 -- Yesterday, 21 state attorneys general filed an amicus brief supporting California's request for a court order blocking the president's unlawful federalization and deployment of the California National Guard.
ICYMI: Retired Military Leaders File Brief in Support of California's Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Federalization of State's National Guard California Attorney General - Rob Bonta 12 Jun 2025 -- Yesterday, former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired four-star admirals and generals filed an amicus brief in support of California Attorney General Rob Bonta's lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's unlawful orders federalizing the California National Guard and deploying Marines to Los Angeles:
High-ranking U.S. military officials agree: Trump's takeover of Los Angeles is illegal California Governor - Gavin Newsom 12 Jun 2025 -- Veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy, who collectively served under each president from John F. Kennedy to Barack H. Obama, recently filed an amicus brief in support of Governor Gavin Newsom's motion to stop President Trump's illegal takeover of California National Guard units and deployment of the Marines to downtown Los Angeles.
Cities across U.S. brace for more protests against ICE raids People's Daily 12 Jun 2025 -- More protests against immigration enforcement raids are planned across the United States this week, after many of the kind have sprung up nationwide from Los Angeles to Seattle, Austin, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., with some of them peaceful while others resulting in clashes with law enforcement.
Pro-Kremlin Media Hail Los Angeles Unrest As 'Civil War' RFE/RL 12 Jun 2025 -- Kremlin-friendly pundits and programs have been savoring every shot of protesters in Los Angeles this week, some proclaiming that the United States must be in midst of a new "civil war."
Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on Securing the Southern Border: SkillBridge DoD 12 Jun 2025 -- "Recently the Secretary announced the Department's historic agreement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enhance opportunities for transitioning Service members within United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)."
Through SkillBridge, DOD Provides Boost to Southern Border Mission DoD News 12 Jun 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum that provides additional assistance to the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection divisions through enhancements to the Defense Department's own SkillBridge program.
Texas National Guard "on standby" ahead of immigration raid protests People's Daily 12 Jun 2025 -- Texas National Guard troops are "on standby" in areas across the state where protests are expected against the Trump administration's ongoing immigration raids, a spokesperson for Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott confirmed on Wednesday.
Bangladesh plans COVID-19 vaccine shot for high-risk groups People's Daily 12 Jun 2025 -- The Bangladeshi government is planning a campaign soon to offer COVID-19 vaccine doses in order to boost people's fading immunity against the infectious disease, an official has said.
Update to DoD Federal Protection Mission - June 11, 2025 US Northern Command 11 Jun 2025 -- By direction of Secretary of Defense and in coordination with U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), approximately 4,000 California Army National Guard soldiers were placed under federal command and control in a Title 10 status. Additionally, approximately 700 Marines are augmenting the force. All are serving under the command of Task Force 51 (TF 51).
What military experts are saying: Veterans unite against militarization of California California Governor - Gavin Newsom 11 Jun 2025 -- As President Trump has now escalated tensions in Southern California by federalizing 4,000 National Guard soldiers and sending in 700 Marines, veterans are speaking out over the unnecessary and inflammatory actions.
President Trump agrees he's breaking the law in California. Here's the evidence. California Governor - Gavin Newsom 11 Jun 2025 -- In an address delivered to nearly 40 million Californians and Americans nationwide tonight, Governor Gavin Newsom condemned President Trump's unlawful militarization of Los Angeles and warned that the President's actions mark a dangerous inflection point for the nation.
Los Angeles imposes curfew amid unrest over immigration raids IRNA 11 Jun 2025 -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared a local emergency and imposed a downtown curfew as protests against President Donald Trump's immigration raids escalated.
Trump says protesters during military parade to face "heavy force" People's Daily 11 Jun 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump warned protesters on Tuesday to stay away from the military parade he has planned for Saturday in Washington, D.C. to mark the Army's 250th birthday, asserting that any demonstrators who "hate our country" would be met with "very heavy force."
Curfew imposed in Los Angeles as protests spread to other US cities Press TV 11 Jun 2025 -- Los Angeles officials have imposed a curfew in the city's downtown area to quell protests caused by aggressive immigration raids, which are spreading to other cities.
Texas Head Announces National Guard Deployment in State to Maintain Order Amid Protests Sputnik 11 Jun 2025 -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of the local national guard across the state to maintain order amid ongoing protests.
Kosovo Approves Measure To 'Temporarily' Host Migrants Deported From The US RFE/RL 11 Jun 2025 -- Kosovo's acting government approved a measure to "temporarily" accept migrants deported from the United States as part of resettling them to a third country.
Chinese mainland vows continued crackdown on cyberattacks initiated by Taiwan organization People's Daily 11 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese mainland on Wednesday vowed to intensify its crackdown on cyberattacks carried out by an organization of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Latest: Los Angeles mayor announces curfew for downtown area Global Times 11 Jun 2025 -- A curfew issued in a part of downtown Los Angeles will be in effect from 8 pm Tuesday to 6 am Wednesday, Mayor Karen Bass announced during a news conference, according to CNN.
Immigration raids spark police-protester face-off in Los Angeles People's Daily 11 Jun 2025 -- Thousands of U.S. troops and police were still surrounding small groups of peaceful protesters in downtown Los Angeles by Monday noon, following hours of confrontation. The unprecedented show of military force on American streets comes amid a constitutional crisis between the Trump administration and the state of California over immigration enforcement.
Federal judge rejects California's bid to immediately halt Trump military deployment in Los Angeles People's Daily 11 Jun 2025 -- A federal judge on Tuesday afternoon rejected California Governor Gavin Newsom's emergency request to stop the Trump administration from deploying military forces in Los Angeles immediately, dealing a blow to the state's efforts to challenge federal authority over domestic military operations.
California officials seek court order to immediately block Trump's military deployment in LA People's Daily 11 Jun 2025 -- Top legal officials in the U.S. state of California moved to halt President Donald Trump's deployment of military forces in their communities, filing an emergency court motion on Tuesday that challenged the federal government's authority to use troops for local law enforcement.
Governor Newsom's Address to California: Democracy at a Crossroads California Governor - Gavin Newsom 10 Jun 2025 -- In an address delivered to nearly 40 million Californians and Americans nationwide tonight, Governor Gavin Newsom condemned President Trump's unlawful militarization of Los Angeles and warned that the President's actions mark a dangerous inflection point for the nation.
President Trump's militarization of Los Angeles is illegal. Here's why. California Governor - Gavin Newsom 10 Jun 2025 -- Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta are standing up all states by filing a lawsuit and request to block President Trump and the Department of Defense's illegal militarization of Los Angeles and the takeover of a California National Guard (Cal Guard) unit.
Governor Newsom files emergency motion to block Trump's unlawful militarization of Los Angeles California Governor - Gavin Newsom 10 Jun 2025 -- Following President Trump's doubling down on the militarization of the Los Angeles area through the takeover of 4,000 more California National Guard soldiers and the unlawful deployment of the U.S. Marines, Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta are filing an emergency request for the court to block President Trump and the Department of Defense from expanding the current mission of federalized Cal Guard personnel and Marines.
DHS Sets the Record Straight on LA Riots, Condemns Violence Against Law Enforcement, Destruction of Property and Threats to ICE Agents DHS 10 Jun 2025 -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement setting the record straight and condemning the destruction caused by the violent rioters in Los Angeles, California.
Trump deploys Marines to quash protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles Press TV 10 Jun 2025 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump has deployed Marine forces to Los Angeles to quell street demonstrations against immigration raids, fueling public outrage amid concerns over a national crisis.
Pakistani National Extradited to Face Charges in Connection with Plot to Carry Out ISIS-Inspired Mass Shooting at Jewish Center in New York City US Dept. of Justice 10 Jun 2025 -- A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was extradited to the United States on June 10, in connection with an indictment filed in the Southern District of New York.
Iran executes nine convicted Daesh members: Judiciary Press TV 10 Jun 2025 -- Iran has executed nine members of the Daesh terrorist group convicted of plotting to carry out attacks inside the country in 2018.
Targeting Key International Sham Charity Networks Supporting Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine US Dept. of State 10 Jun 2025 -- Today, the United States sanctioned five individuals and five sham charities for financially supporting Hamas under the guise of humanitarian work.
Treasury Disrupts Sham Overseas Charity Networks Funding Hamas and the PFLP US Treasury 10 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning five individuals and five sham charities located abroad that are prominent financial supporters of Hamas's Military Wing and its terrorist activities. The individuals and entities sanctioned today are responsible for funding Hamas's Military Wing under the pretense of conducting humanitarian work, both internationally and in Gaza. Treasury is also targeting a separate fraudulent charity linked to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group US Dept. of State 10 Jun 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Kingdom of Spain.
Basilan declared free from Abu Sayyaf Group Philippine News Agency 10 Jun 2025 -- The province of Basilan was officially declared free from the influence and presence of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) Monday, marking a major milestone for the island-province that was once considered the stronghold of the terrorist organization.
Trump suggests arresting Gavin Newsom; 'A day I hoped I would never see in America,' Governor responds Global Times 10 Jun 2025 -- The US state of California on Monday sued the Trump administration for deploying the state's National Guard in Los Angeles amid protests against federal immigration raids, calling the move "an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
Immigration protests intensify in LA as troops deployed People's Daily 10 Jun 2025 -- A heavy cloud of smoke and the acrid stench of burning metal lingered over downtown Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, as protesters clashed with law enforcement officers for a third day during a large-scale demonstration over immigration policies and deportations.
California sues Trump over "unlawful" National Guard order People's Daily 10 Jun 2025 -- The U.S. state of California on Monday sued the Trump administration for deploying the state's National Guard in Los Angeles amid protests against federal immigration raids, calling the move "an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
Trump's travel ban takes effect amid growing chaos over immigration enforcement People's Daily 10 Jun 2025 -- An extensive travel ban issued by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect on Monday amid growing chaos over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.
About 700 U.S. Marines being activated to respond to protests in Los Angeles People's Daily 10 Jun 2025 -- About 700 U.S. Marines have been activated to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the country, U.S. Northern Command confirmed on Monday.
All U.S. CDC vaccine panel experts removed People's Daily 10 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday fired all 17 members of the advisory committee on immunization to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), saying that the move would restore the public's trust in vaccines.
Governor Newsom suing President Trump and Department of Defense for illegal takeover of CalGuard unit California Governor - Gavin Newsom 09 Jun 2025 -- Following President Trump's call to arrest Governor Gavin Newsom, the Governor and Attorney General Rob Bonta today are filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to end the illegal and unnecessary takeover of a CalGuard unit, which has needlessly escalated chaos and violence in the Los Angeles region. The lawsuit, which names President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the Department of Defense, outlines why the takeover violates the U.S. Constitution and exceeds the President's Title 10 authority, not only because the takeover occurred without the consent or input of the Governor, as federal law requires, but also because it was unwarranted.
Cleaning up Trump's mess, California surges regional law enforcement response in Los Angeles California Governor - Gavin Newsom 09 Jun 2025 -- Moving quickly to support local response to federal actions that have caused unrest in Los Angeles, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced surging state and regional law enforcement mutual aid to the region. After the President acted illegally to federalize the National Guard, who subsequently became the focus of large scale protests, the state is working with local partners to surge 800+ additional state and local law enforcement officers into Los Angeles to clean up President Trump's mess.
USNORTHCOM statement on additional military personnel in the Los Angeles Area USNORTHCOM 09 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Northern Command has activated the Marine infantry battalion that was placed in an alert status over the weekend. Approximately 700 Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division will seamlessly integrate with the Title 10 forces under Task Force 51 who are protecting federal personnel and federal property in the greater Los Angeles area.
Clashes continue in LA as immigration raids-triggered protests spread in US Global Times 09 Jun 2025 -- Tear gas, rubber bullets, standoffs and arrests ... clashes triggered by immigration raids have continued in Los Angeles on Sunday local time between protesters and law enforcement officers along with similar protests in more cities across the US, according to local media reports.
Protests in Los Angeles lead to clashes, arrests following Trump's immigration policies IRNA 09 Jun 2025 -- Following the escalation of Donald Trump administration's actions against immigrants, widespread protests have taken place in the Los Angeles area, leading to clashes between police and protesters, violence, tear gas, and the arrest of dozens of people.
LA anti-immigration protests intensify after Trump sends in troops IRNA 09 Jun 2025 -- Protests against the U.S. administration's immigration crackdown have intensified in Los Angeles after President Donald Trump dispatched national guard troops to respond to what he called an invasion of undocumented immigrants and migrant riots in the city, a move which drew strong criticism from local officials.
Trump deploying California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite governor's objections People's Daily 09 Jun 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump is deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles despite the governor's objections as protests over immigration raids continue.
Trump sends National Guard troops to address Los Angeles immigration protests People's Daily 09 Jun 2025 -- The White House said on Saturday that at least 2,000 National Guard personnel will be deployed in response to protests over federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, California.
California sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment in Los Angeles Press TV 09 Jun 2025 -- California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid protests over immigration raids, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced.
LA's anger against Trump's immigration raids spreading as more cities join protests Press TV 09 Jun 2025 -- As US President Donald Trump intensifies crackdown on Anti-ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) demonstrations in Los Angeles, protests have erupted in two of the largest cities in the US, New York and San Francisco, with ensuing clashes and violence.
US forces fire tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Los Angeles Press TV 09 Jun 2025 -- US security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday after President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops to suppress protests against immigration raids.
Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Removes One Entry from Its Sanctions List UN Security Council 09 Jun 2025
Sanctioning the Los Chapitos Faction of the Sinaloa Cartel and Its Mazatlan Network US Dept. of State 09 Jun 2025 -- The United States is committed to disrupting the illicit manufacture and trafficking of fentanyl, a leading cause of death of people aged 18 to 49 in the United States, as well as associated violence.
Treasury Sanctions "El Chapo's" Children and Los Chapitos, a Fentanyl-Trafficking Faction of the Sinaloa Cartel US Treasury 09 Jun 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Los Chapitos, a powerful faction of the Mexico-based Sinaloa Cartel that facilitates illicit fentanyl trafficking and production. Los Chapitos-controlled laboratories are responsible for introducing fentanyl in counterfeit pills manufactured by the Sinaloa Cartel and trafficked to the United States. Gunmen linked to the Sinaloa Cartel were also involved in the October 18, 2024 killing of former U.S. Marine Nicholas Quets in Sonora, Mexico.
Major Mexican Narcotrafficker Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison US Dept. of Justice 09 Jun 2025 -- A Mexican national who operated as a high-level cocaine trafficker was sentenced today to 232 months in prison for directing an international drug trafficking conspiracy.
Founder of Cryptocurrency Payment Company Charged with Evading Sanctions and Export Controls, Defrauding Financial Institutions, and Violating the Bank Secrecy Act US Dept. of Justice 09 Jun 2025 -- A 22-count indictment was unsealed today charging Iurii Gugnin, also known as Iurii Mashukov and George Goognin, 38, a resident of New York and citizen of Russia, with various offenses related to using his cryptocurrency company Evita to funnel more than $500 million of overseas payments through U.S. banks and cryptocurrency exchanges while hiding the source and purpose of the transactions.
Protesters clash with National Guard troops in Los Angeles People's Daily 09 Jun 2025 -- More than 200 protesters clashed with National Guard troops in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday during the latest demonstrations against immigration raids that swept across California over the weekend.
ICYMI: All democratic governors stand united against President Trump's militarization in Los Angeles California Governor - Gavin Newsom 08 Jun 2025 -- In case you missed it, every single Democratic governor agrees: Donald Trump's attempts to militarize California are an alarming abuse of power.
ICYMI: California stands united against chaotic and inflammatory federal takeover of California National Guard Unit California Governor - Gavin Newsom 08 Jun 2025 -- In case you missed it, last night, President Trump - disregarding Governor Newsom - federalized California National Guard troops in Los Angeles at a time when there were no unmet law enforcement needs. In fact, local law enforcement efforts successfully de-escalated the situation in Los Angeles County prior to any of Trump's commandeered troops being deployed on the ground.
Statement from Democratic Governors on Donald Trump's Use of California's National Guard Democratic Governors Association 08 Jun 2025 -- "President Trump's move to deploy California's National Guard is an alarming abuse of power. Governors are the Commanders in Chief of their National Guard and the federal government activating them in their own borders without consulting or working with a state's governor is ineffective and dangerous."
Trump sends California National Guard to Los Angeles to quash protests IRNA 08 Jun 2025 -- United States President Donald Trump has sent 2,000 California National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles (LA) following a second day of violent clashes between protesters and federal immigration officers in riot gear.
U.S. President dispatches National Guard to Los Angeles amid rising protests IRNA 08 Jun 2025 -- Despite strong opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom, President Donald Trump has ordered 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to assist manage escalating protests against federal immigration enforcement.
Smith Statement on Trump Deploying National Guard in Los Angeles County House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 08 Jun 2025 -- Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the federalization and deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles County.
USNORTHCOM statement regarding protection of federal property and personnel in the Los Angeles Area US Northern Command 08 Jun 2025 -- By direction of Secretary of Defense and in coordination with U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), approximately 2,000 California Army National Guard soldiers have been placed under federal command and control in a Title 10 status to support the protection of federal personnel and federal property in the greater Los Angeles area.
Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles amid immigration protests Press TV 08 Jun 2025 -- In response to escalating protests and clashes triggered by a controversial immigration crackdown, US President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, California.
Trump Says US Will Ban Wearing Masks at Protests Amid Unrest in Los Angeles Sputnik 08 Jun 2025 -- The US authorities will prohibit wearing masks at protests against the background of unrest in Los Angeles, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday.
Pentagon Threatens to Send Marines Into Democrat-Led California Sputnik 08 Jun 2025 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated the possibility of sending Marine Corps troops to Los Angeles amid protests against a US government raid to find immigrants who stay in the country illegally.
DHS Releases Statement on Violent Rioters Assaulting ICE Officers in Los Angeles, CA and Calls on Democrat Politicians to Tone Down Dangerous Rhetoric About ICE DHS 07 Jun 2025 -- Last night, over 1,000 rioters surrounded a federal law enforcement building and assaulted ICE law enforcement officers, slashed tires, defaced buildings, and taxpayer funded property.
Governor Gavin Newsom on speaking out peacefully California Governor - Gavin Newsom 07 Jun 2025 -- Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to speaking out peacefully on the federal government's immigration actions:
Governor Gavin Newsom on the federal government taking over the California National Guard California Governor - Gavin Newsom 07 Jun 2025 -- "The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions."
Governor Gavin Newsom on deploying CHP to Los Angeles California Governor - Gavin Newsom 07 Jun 2025 -- Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the federal government's immigration actions:
Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions The White House 07 Jun 2025 -- "In light of these incidents and credible threats of continued violence, (...) I hereby call into Federal service members and units of the National Guard under 10 U.S.C. 12406 to temporarily protect ICE and other United States Government personnel who are performing Federal functions, including the enforcement of Federal law, and to protect Federal property, at locations where protests against these functions are occurring or are likely to occur based on current threat assessments and planned operations."
Statement from the White House The White House 07 Jun 2025
EU adopts blueprint to better manage European cyber crises and incidents EC/CEU 06 Jun 2025 -- Telecom ministers adopted today the EU blueprint for cyber crisis management, which gives guidance for the EU's response to large-scale cybersecurity incidents or cyber crises.
SUSTAINING SELECT EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN THE NATION'S CYBERSECURITY AND AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 13694 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 14144 The White House 06 Jun 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reprioritizes Cybersecurity Efforts to Protect America The White House 06 Jun 2025
CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan to shorten COVID-19 vaccine interval to 2 months for high-risk groups CNA 06 Jun 2025 -- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced Thursday that the required interval between two COVID-19 vaccine doses for high-risk groups will be shortened from six months to two months, effective next Wednesday.
Harvard files lawsuit against Trump's ban on US entry for foreign students Global Times 06 Jun 2025 -- Harvard University filed a legal challenge in federal court on Thursday against Trump administration's ban on international students from entering the United States on visas to attend Harvard.
Secretary Noem Saves American Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions by Negotiating New Contract for the Coast Guard DHS 05 Jun 2025 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that she successfully saved the American taxpayer over $260 million by cancelling a failing U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) shipbuilding project.
Secretary Noem Ends Politicized TSA Watchlist Program That Has Failed to Prevent a Single Terrorist Attack in its Existence; Calls for Congressional Investigation DHS 05 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced it is ending the Quiet Skies Program, which since its existence has failed to stop a single terrorist attack while costing US taxpayers $200 million a year.
Targeting Network Trafficking Cocaine to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean US Dept. of State 05 Jun 2025 -- "Today, the United States is sanctioning four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals responsible for trafficking tons of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Treasury Targets Network Trafficking Cocaine to the United States and Europe US Treasury 05 Jun 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals responsible for trafficking tons of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Taiwan denies cyberattack claims as China seeks arrest of 20 CNA 05 Jun 2025 -- Taiwan on Thursday denied China's allegation that its military was behind a cyberattack on a technology company in Guangzhou, after city authorities issued warrants for 20 suspects.
Mainland launches coordinated actions targeting 'Taiwan independence' separatists Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese mainland on Thursday launched a series of actions targeting "Taiwan independence" separatists, including issuing a wanted notice with rewards for 20 key suspects involved in cyberattacks against a mainland company, exposing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' so-called "internet army," and announcing bans on a Taiwan-based company linked to a die-hard separatist.
Trump issues US travel ban on 12 countries, restrictions on seven others Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping order implementing a complete travel ban for nationals from 12 countries, while imposing restrictions on travelers from seven additional countries, the White House says.
Mainland police issue wanted notice with rewards for 20 Taiwan island cyberattack suspects Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- The Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau's Tianhe District Branch in South China's Guangdong Province on Thursday released a wanted notice with reward for 20 key suspects from the Taiwan island who were involved in cyberattacks.
Chinese mainland police pursue 20 suspects involved in cyber attacks initiated by Taiwan organization People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- The police in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou put 20 suspects on a wanted list on Thursday, accusing them of participating in cyber attacks launched by an organization of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities.
RESTRICTING THE ENTRY OF FOREIGN NATIONALS TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS The White House 04 Jun 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restricts the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats The White House 04 Jun 2025
ENHANCING NATIONAL SECURITY BY ADDRESSING RISKS AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY The White House 04 Jun 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restricts Foreign Student Visas at Harvard University The White House 04 Jun 2025
HMCS William Hall contributes to significant seizure of illegal narcotics on Operation CARIBBE Canada 04 Jun 2025 -- On May 29 and 31, while deployed in support of Operation CARIBBE, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall and an embarked United States Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) successfully conducted seizures of more than 1300 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea.
DHS Unearths TSA Corruption: Sitting US Senator's Husband Received Blanket Exemption from National Security Review After Traveling with Known or Suspected Terrorist DHS 04 Jun 2025 -- "Today, the Department of Homeland Security revealed evidence detailing the politicization of TSA's watchlisting program under the Biden administration. Discovered documents, correspondence, and timelines clearly highlight the Biden's inconsistent application of Silent Partners Quiet Skies and watchlisting programs, circumventing security policies to benefit politically aligned friends and family at the expense of the American people."
Federal Jury Convicts Michigan Man on Charges of Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS and Possessing a Destructive Device US Dept. of Justice 04 Jun 2025 -- A Michigan man was convicted yesterday by a jury on charges of attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, commonly known as ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization, and for being a felon in possession of a destructive device.
Washington State Man Arrested on Federal Charges Alleging He Provided Material Support to Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bomber US Dept. of Justice 04 Jun 2025 -- A Washington state man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he provided material support to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber by shipping and paying for significant quantities of ammonium nitrate - an explosive precursor - prior to the suicidal terror attack last month.
A massive operation involving Finland in Albania - criminal network leaders arrested Police of Finland 04 Jun 2025 -- A long-planned large-scale operation targeting the top leaders and middle management of an Albanian-led criminal network was carried out in Albania on the third of June 2025. Thus far, a total of 55 persons have been convicted in different court instances and almost 300 kilos of drugs seized in the case concerned in Finland.
USA: UN expert warns of interference in legal and judicial system OHCHR 04 Jun 2025 -- A UN expert today expressed alarm at the targeting of judges, lawyers and law firms in an apparent organised effort to interfere in the independence of the U.S. legal and judicial system.
Daesh suicide bombing cell dismantled in Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2025 -- Iran's police say they have carried out a major counterterrorism operation dismantling a Daesh-affiliated suicide bombing cell in Tehran.
Taiwan reports 2025 weekly highs for COVID-19 visits, severe cases: CDC CNA 03 Jun 2025 -- Taiwan recorded nearly 63,000 COVID-19-related medical visits and 132 severe cases last week, both the highest weekly figures so far this year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
Joint press release following the EU-U.S. Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs, 2-3 June 2025 (Warsaw, Poland) EC/CEU 03 Jun 2025 -- On 2-3 June 2025, the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Warsaw, Poland.
Romanian Man Pleads Guilty In 'Swatting' Case Targeting US Officials RFE/RL 03 Jun 2025 -- A Romanian citizen pleaded guilty on June 2 in Washington, D.C., to taking part in a plot to use "swatting" calls and bomb threats to intimidate and threaten dozens of US officials.
Romanian Citizen Pleads Guilty to 'Swatting' Numerous Members of Congress, Churches, and Former U.S. President US Dept. of Justice 02 Jun 2025 -- Thomasz Szabo, also known as Plank, Jonah, and Cypher, 26, of Romania, pleaded guilty today to being the leader of a years-long conspiracy that targeted victims across the United States with "swatting" and bomb threats. Szabo and his co-conspirators falsely reported ongoing violent emergencies at government buildings, houses of worship, and private residences, including the homes of senior government officials.
Justice Department Files Federal Charges Against Alleged Perpetrator of Anti-Semitic Terror Attack in Colorado US Dept. of Justice 02 Jun 2025 -- The Justice Department has filed federal charges against illegal alien Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the alleged perpetrator of yesterday's anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Colorado.
Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on Detailing of Department of Defense Civilian Employees to Support the Department of Homeland Security DoD 02 Jun 2025 -- Today the Secretary of Defense authorized the DoD Components to detail qualified Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees to support the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) border security efforts as well as interior immigration enforcement.
CDC confirms ample supply of COVID-19 drugs, vaccines CNA 01 Jun 2025 -- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reiterated Sunday that Taiwan has sufficient antiviral medication for COVID-19 patients and emphasized the importance of vaccination, amid concerns raised by public figures.

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