August 2025 Security News

Amended cyber security law tightens supervision, raises breach fines CNA 29 Aug 2025 -- The Legislature on Friday passed amendments to the Cyber Security Management Act, imposing restrictions on the use of products deemed a threat to national security and raising the maximum fine for failing to report certain cyber security breaches.
The 4th Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group on North Korea's Cyber Threats Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Aug 2025
Pentagon Halts Chinese Coders Affecting DOD Cloud Systems DoD News 28 Aug 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon has halted a decade-old Microsoft program that has allowed Chinese coders, remotely supervised by U.S. contractors, to work on sensitive DOD cloud systems.
NSA and Others Provide Guidance to Counter China State-Sponsored Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure Organizations NSA / Central Security Service 27 Aug 2025 -- The National Security Agency (NSA) and other U.S. and foreign organizations are releasing a joint Cybersecurity Advisory to expose advanced persistent threat (APT) actors sponsored by the Chinese government targeting telecommunications, government, transportation, lodging, and military infrastructure networks globally and outline appropriate mitigation guidance.
Iran says Australia's move to reduce diplomatic ties 'unjustifiable' IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- The Foreign Ministry has expressed regret over Australia's decision to reduce diplomatic relations with Iran, calling the move "unjustifiable" and contrary to the tradition of ties between the two countries.
Iran: Australia responsible for 'consequences' of expelling ambassador Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned Australia's recent decision to sever ties with the Islamic Republic, asserting that the "unjustified" move goes against the traditional norms of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Response to Iranian attacks Prime Minister of Australia 26 Aug 2025 -- Since the terrible events of October 7, 2023 we have witnessed a number of appalling antisemitic attacks against Australia's Jewish community. (...) Enough credible intelligence has now been gathered to reach the deeply disturbing conclusion that the Iranian Government has directed at least two of these attacks.
Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 26 Aug 2025
Australia Moves To Blacklist Iran's IRGC, Increasing Pressure On UK And EU RFE/RL 26 Aug 2025 -- Australia has decided to expel Iran's ambassador and move toward officially designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, a step that could prompt the United Kingdom and European Union to do the same.
Australian PM a 'weak politician' appeasing Netanyahu: Araghchi IRNA 26 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized Australia's decision to expel Tehran's ambassador over allegations it organized "antisemitic" attacks in the country, saying Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is a "weak" leader who appeases Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran FM says Australia's envoy expulsion 'appeasement' of Israel Press TV 26 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister has condemned Australia's decision to expel Tehran's ambassador over allegations of attacks on Jewish sites, describing it as an act of appeasement toward a "regime led by war criminals."
'Anti-Semitism just a ploy': Iran vows to retaliate after Australia expels ambassador Press TV 26 Aug 2025 -- Iran has vowed to take appropriate reciprocal action after Australia's expulsion of the Islamic Republic's ambassador over allegations of "anti-Semitism," stressing that acts of religious discrimination have no place in the nation's culture, history, or faith.
Operation Pacific Viper: U.S. Coast Guard Announces Largest Drug Offload in its History DHS 26 Aug 2025 -- Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloaded over 76,000 pounds of illegal drugs, valued at $473 million, at Port Everglades, Florida as part of Operation Pacific Viper. This offload included approximately 61,740 pounds of cocaine and approximately 14,400 pounds of marijuana.
Fifth Defendant Convicted for Laundering Funds from Fraud Schemes to Nigerian Transnational Organized Crime Groups US Dept. of Justice 26 Aug 2025 -- A federal jury in Puerto Rico yesterday convicted a fifth individual for conspiracy to launder funds in connection with multiple wide-ranging wire, mail, and access device fraud schemes.
UPDATE: 302d AW Aerial Firefighting Aircraft Repositioned to Idaho, Stats for Colorado, Wyoming US Northern Command 26 Aug 2025 -- One aircraft from the Air Force Reserve's 302d Airlift Wing repositioned to Idaho Aug. 25 to continue support for western wildfires. The wing has been providing aerial firefighting support in Colorado and Wyoming since August 9.
Co-Founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Garcia, Pleads Guilty to Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Racketeering US Dept. of Justice 25 Aug 2025 -- Ismael Zambada Garcia also known as El Mayo, 75, of Sinaloa, Mexico, pleaded guilty today to being a principal leader of a continuing criminal enterprise — the Sinaloa Cartel (the Cartel), one of the most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world — in addition to a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) charge.
DOD Systems Bolster Border Security Operations DoD News 25 Aug 2025 -- Along the rugged terrain of the southern border, the Defense Department deploys optic systems to enhance detection and monitoring capabilities in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Army's new cyber advisor sets tone for priorities Army News 24 Aug 2025 -- Bringing innovative technologies to Soldiers and incorporating next generation software and capabilities will be among the priorities of the Army's new top cyber strategist.
Hegseth Announces Establishment of Mexican Border Defense Medal DoD News 23 Aug 2025 -- Effective immediately, the Mexican Border Defense Medal is established to recognize service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico for Defense Department support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an Aug. 13 memorandum.
Trump says Chicago could be next for federal crime crackdown after Washington, D.C. People's Daily 23 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago could be the next city the federal government targets in its crime crackdown, following several days of action in Washington, D.C.
DOD Civilians Can Volunteer for Details to Southern Border DoD News 22 Aug 2025 -- Defense Department civilians can now apply for details of up to six months with the Department of Homeland Security to help support President Donald J. Trump's priority of securing the southern border.
Hundreds arrested as Trump intensifies militarization of US capital Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- US authorities have arrested 630 people in Washington, D.C. over the past 10 days, as the Trump administration escalates its militarization of the capital, raising alarm among residents and civil rights advocates.
Coast Guard, partners conduct joint operation to disrupt illicit maritime activity in Delaware US Coast Guard 22 Aug 2025 -- A law enforcement team from Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay's enforcement division led a joint operation with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance with federal regulations at the Port of Wilmington, Tuesday.
Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Five Entries on Its Sanctions List UN Security Council 22 Aug 2025
Chinese national security authorities uncover dozens of cyberattack platforms operated by 'internet army' linked to 'Taiwan independence' forces Global Times 22 Aug 2025 -- China's national security authorities announced that they have uncovered dozens of cyberattack platforms operated by Taiwan's "Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command" linked to "Taiwan independence" forces, pledging to pursue lifelong accountability for those involved, the CCTV News reported on Friday.
Ohio Siblings Sentenced for Laundering $784,045 in Drug Proceeds US Dept. of Justice 21 Aug 2025 -- An Ohio brother and sister were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in collecting drug proceeds in the United States and laundering those funds, or their equivalent value, back to Mexico on behalf of a cartel.
Chinese National Who Deployed "Kill Switch" Code on Employer's Network Sentenced to Four Years in Prison US Dept. of Justice 21 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese national was sentenced today to four years in prison and three years of supervised release for writing and deploying malicious code on his then-employer's network.
Survivors' voices 'integral' to preventing terrorism UN News 21 Aug 2025 -- Terror attack survivors came together to bear witness at UN Headquarters on Thursday, emphasising that their voices must not be sidelined in shaping policy and driving efforts to prevent future atrocities.
U.S. Coast Guard Takes on Drug Cartels and Human Smugglers in Operation Pacific Viper DHS 20 Aug 2025 -- The United States Coast Guard launched Operation Pacific Viper: a surge in forces to the Eastern Pacific to stop the cartels and criminal organizations - cutting off drugs and human smuggling before it reaches American shores.
Terror threat posed by ISIL 'remains volatile and complex,' Security Council hears UN News 20 Aug 2025 -- The threat posed by the terrorist group ISIL - known more widely in the Middle East as Da'esh - remains dynamic and diverse, with Africa currently experiencing the highest level of activity worldwide.
ISIL/Da'esh Still Resilient Global Threat, Top Counter-Terrorism Officials Warn Security Council, Urging Rights-Based Strategies, Steadfast Unity to Defeat It UN Security Council 20 Aug 2025 -- Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da'esh) remains a resilient and evolving global threat, increasingly active in Africa, and exploiting technology and financing networks, such as social media and cryptocurrency, high-level officials warned the Security Council today as they called for comprehensive, rights-based strategies and unwavering international unity to defeat it.
The United Kingdom remains committed to working with all partners to combat Daesh: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 Aug 2025 -- Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
Governor Newsom's office reminds Bondi of ethical obligations for U.S. Department of Justice lawyers California Governor - Gavin Newsom 19 Aug 2025 -- Governor Newsom's office responds to U.S. Attorney General Bondi's letter on sanctuary policies. California's Rules of Professional Conduct generally prohibit lawyers from bringing a claim or a position in litigation without probable cause and for the purpose of harassing or injuring a person.
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy Seize Nearly 1,300 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific US Navy 19 Aug 2025 -- A U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel and seized approximately 1,296 pounds of cocaine in international waters Aug. 11.
New Jersey National Guard Trains With State Police for World Cup Security DoD News 19 Aug 2025 -- Airmen assigned to the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a training exercise July 31 with the New Jersey Army National Guard's 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team and the New Jersey State Police hazmat response team in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Maryland Army Guard Cyber Soldiers Lead Certification Exercise Army News 19 Aug 2025 -- The Maryland Army National Guard's Cyber Protection Team 169 led a certification exercise for other Army Guard cyber protection teams at the Virginia National Guard's State Military Reservation, Aug. 3-16.
Nevada National Guard Aerial Firefighters Mark Busy August Army News 19 Aug 2025 -- Nevada National Guard aerial firefighting efforts have intensified this month as temperatures rise.
Guard Assisting Law Enforcement in Making D.C. Safe DoD News 18 Aug 2025 -- On Aug. 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital and vowed to make streets there safe again.
Task Force Forge Marines and Sailors Assume Southern Border Mission in Arizona DoD News 18 Aug 2025 -- Service members assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, known as Task Force Forge, assumed operational responsibilities last month from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, known as Task Force Sapper, to support U.S. Northern Command's ongoing assistance to the Department of Homeland Security under Joint Task Force Southern Border.
Treasury Sanctions Notorious Costa Rican Narcotraffickers US Treasury 18 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four Costa Rican nationals, as well as two Costa Rica-based entities, for their involvement in narcotics trafficking and money laundering. A key global cocaine transshipment hub, Costa Rica has become an increasingly significant waypoint for criminal groups trafficking cocaine into the United States.
3 U.S. states sending National Guard troops to Washington People's Daily 18 Aug 2025 -- The governors of three U.S. states are sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump asserted that crime and homelessness have been out of control in the nation's capital.
Governor Newsom filing FOIA request on Trump Administration's misuse of federal agents at redistricting event California Governor - Gavin Newsom 17 Aug 2025 -- Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his office is submitting a Freedom of Information Act request to uncover information about motivations behind the Trump Administration's use of federal law enforcement at a redistricting press conference in an attempt to intimidate his political opponents.
D.C. attorney general sues Trump over federal takeover of police department People's Daily 16 Aug 2025 -- Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb on Friday filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump over his unprecedented takeover of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Taiwan announces measures to protect hospitals from hackers CNA 15 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) on Friday announced plans to strengthen cybersecurity resilience in Taiwan's medical sector, following cyberattacks on at least two hospitals earlier this year that were linked to a Chinese hacker.
U.S. Florida to open 2nd immigration detention center dubbed "Deportation Depot" People's Daily 15 Aug 2025 -- The government of the U.S. state of Florida on Thursday announced the plan to open a second detention facility to house undocumented immigrants.
Matthew R. Galeotti, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division, Delivers Remarks at Press Event Announcing Charges against Senior Leaders of the United Cartels US Dept. of Justice 15 Aug 2025
National Guard Mobilizes 800 Troops in D.C. to Support Federal, Local Law Enforcement DoD News 14 Aug 2025 -- On Aug. 11, President Donald J. Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital and vowed to make streets there safe again. The National Guard is now playing a big part in that effort, assisting both federal and local law enforcement personnel in enforcing existing laws and taking violent criminals off the streets.
Trump says to seek extensions of federal control of D.C. police People's Daily 14 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will submit a crime bill and ask Congress for approval to extend the federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department to address crime in the nation's capital.
Army support to the DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force US Army 14 Aug 2025 -- The Department of the Army and the D.C. National Guard has responded swiftly to the President's orders. Within the last 24 hours, Guardsmen arrived and were out on missions, assisting law enforcement in the nation's capital beginning Tuesday evening.
Justice Department Charges Five Senior Leaders of the United Cartels, a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization US Dept. of Justice 14 Aug 2025 -- Today the Justice Department announced criminal charges against five high-ranking members of the United Cartels. Those charged are Juan Jose Farias Alvarez ("El Abuelo); Alfonso Fernandez Magallon ("Poncho"); Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez ("Wicho / R5"); Edgar Orozco Cabadas ("El Kamoni"); and Nicolas Sierra Santana ("El Gordo").
Reward Offers Totaling Up to $26 Million for Information Leading to Arrests and/or Convictions of Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organization Cárteles Unidos in Mexico US Dept. of State 14 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing reward offers under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions, in any country, of Mexican narcotics traffickers associated with Cárteles Unidos in Mexico:
Treasury Takes Decisive Action Against Violent Mexican Cartels US Treasury 14 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning two notorious Mexican cartels—Carteles Unidos (a.k.a."United Cartels")and Los Viagras—and seven affiliated individuals linked to terrorism, drug trafficking, and extortion in Mexico's agricultural sector.
Justice Department Announces Seizure of Over $2.8 Million in Cryptocurrency, Cash, and other Assets US Dept. of Justice 14 Aug 2025 -- The Department of Justice unsealed six warrants yesterday in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia, the Central District of California, and the Northern District of Texas authorizing the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle.
U.S. Targets Cryptocurrency Exchange, Offering Rewards Totaling Up to $6 Million US Dept. of State 14 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury are targeting Garantex, a Russian-operated cryptocurrency exchange allegedly used by a wide variety of cybercriminals and cybercrime organizations for money laundering, and its network.
Treasury Sanctions Cryptocurrency Exchange and Network Enabling Sanctions Evasion and Cyber Criminals US Treasury 14 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is re-designating the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex Europe OU(Garantex), which has directly facilitated notorious ransomware actors and other cybercriminals by processing over $100 million in transactions linked to illicit activities since 2019. OFAC is also designating Garantex's successor, Grinex, and taking action against three executives of Garantex and six associated companies in Russia and the Kyrgyz Republic that have supported the exchange's involvement in malicious cyber activities.
Honduran National Sentenced to 18 Years In Prison for Role in International Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy US Dept. of Justice 14 Aug 2025 -- A Honduran national was sentenced today to over 18 years in prison for participating in an international drug trafficking conspiracy.
CISA and Partners Release Asset Inventory Guidance to Strengthen Operational Technology Security CISA 13 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL), and New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ), released new guidance to help operational technology (OT) owners and operators across all critical infrastructure sectors create and maintain comprehensive OT asset inventories and taxonomies.
NSA Joins CISA and Others to Share OT Asset Inventory Guidance NSA / Central Security Service 13 Aug 2025 -- The National Security Agency (NSA) is joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and others to release the Cybersecurity Technical Report (CTR), "Foundations for OT Cybersecurity: Asset Inventory Guidance for Owners and Operators."
Sanctioning Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación Leaders Operating Timeshare Fraud Schemes US Dept. of State 13 Aug 2025 -- The United States is sanctioning actors who perpetrated timeshare fraud schemes on behalf of Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), a Mexico-based Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
Treasury Targets Terrorism and Timeshare Fraud in Mexico US Treasury 13 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four Mexican individuals and 13 Mexican companies linked to timeshare fraud led by the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). These individuals and companies are based in or near Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination that also serves as a strategic stronghold for CJNG. A brutally violent cartel, CJNG is a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) that is increasingly supplementing its drug trafficking proceeds with alternative revenue streams such as timeshare fraud and fuel theft.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf Returns Home from Deployment in Support of Southern Border Operations US Coast Guard 13 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) crew returned to their home port on Coast Guard Base Alameda, California, Sunday, following a 70-day patrol operating along the Southwest maritime boundary line (MBL) near San Diego.
Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar Commissions New Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter Earl Cunningham in Kodiak, Alaska DHS 13 Aug 2025 -- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar attended the commissioning of the USCG Earl Cunningham, the service's newest Fast Response Cutter (FRC).
Explainer: What to know about Trump's deployment of National Guard in Washington People's Daily 12 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Monday a public safety emergency in Washington and ordered the deployment of the National Guard in the nation's capital, citing what he called a surge of violent crime and urban decay.
D.C. mayor calls federal takeover of police department "unsettling" People's Daily 12 Aug 2025 -- Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C., said Monday that the federal government's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department was "unsettling" and "unprecedented," calling it an "intrusion on our autonomy."
Up to $5 Million Reward Offer for Information Leading to the Arrest and/or Conviction of Haitian Gang Leader of Foreign Terrorist Organization Viv Ansanm US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction, in any country, of Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, a.k.a. "Barbecue."
US designates Baloch separatist group in Pakistan as foreign terrorist organization IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- The United States has designated a Baloch separatist group, based in Pakistan, as a foreign terrorist organization over deadly terrorist attacks in Balochistan province.
Pakistan-U.S Counterterrorism Dialogue Joint Press Statement Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Aug 2025 -- Pakistan and the United States held the latest round of the Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on 12 August 2025, reaffirming their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
Pakistan Welcomes US Designation of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Aug 2025 -- Pakistan welcomes the U.S. decision of designating Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations, also adding Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA.
Following the successful engagements by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District from 7-9 August 2025, during which forty seven khwarij were sent to hell; on night 10/11 August 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in surrounding areas of Sambaza along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border. ISPR Pakistan 12 Aug 2025
Trump announces deployment of National Guard in Washington, D.C. People's Daily 12 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said at a White House press conference Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to assist in restoring law and order and public safety in Washington, D.C.
DECLARING A CRIME EMERGENCY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The White House 11 Aug 2025
RESTORING LAW AND ORDER IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The White House 11 Aug 2025
National Guard Task Force Mobilizes to Restore Safety in Nation's Capital DoD News 11 Aug 2025 -- President Donald J. Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital today and vowed to make its streets safe again for both residents and visitors.
Trump takes control of DC police, deploys National Guard to capital Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing Washington, DC's police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to the capital in response to what he described as a surge of lawlessness.
Justice Department Announces Coordinated Disruption Actions Against BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware Operations US Dept. of Justice 11 Aug 2025 -- The Justice Department announced today coordinated actions against the BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware group which included the takedown of four servers and nine domains on July 24, 2025.
United States Department of Justice Transfers 14 Mexican Nationals with Drug Convictions to Mexico Pursuant to the U.S.-Mexico International Prisoner Transfer Treaty US Dept. of Justice 11 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of International Affairs, with the assistance of the Department's Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), transferred 14 Mexican nationals serving prison sentences for drug distribution-related convictions in the United States to their home country on Friday.
302d Airlift Wing Provides Aerial firefighting Support in Colorado US Northern Command 11 Aug 2025 -- The Air Force Reserve's 302d Airlift Wing here provided aerial firefighting support against fires in Colorado Aug 9 and 10.
Terrorist Designation of The Majeed Brigade US Dept. of State 11 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Department of State is designating The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), and adding the Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA's previous Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) designation.
Mexico rejects Trump's plan for military intervention in cartel conflict Press TV 09 Aug 2025 -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly dismissed the possibility of a US military invasion targeting cartels in Mexico, after reports emerged of President Donald Trump ordering the Pentagon to use military force against the Latin American drug networks.
Colorado National Guard Assisting Rio Blanco County with Aerial Wildland Fire Suppression Army News 08 Aug 2025 -- Under executive authority, two Colorado Army National Guard helicopters and aircrews are supporting wildfire suppression efforts in Rio Blanco County.
Leader of Transnational Terrorist Group Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Hate Crimes, Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials, and Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists US Dept. of Justice 08 Aug 2025 -- The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 35, of Elk Grove, California — leader of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group — pleaded guilty to all charges against her, including soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.
Smith Statement on Department of Defense Diverting Military Construction Funds to the Border House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 08 Aug 2025 -- U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after being notified of the Department of Defense's (DoD) intent to divert $100 million in military construction funds to the southern border.
Iraq dismantles terror cell plotting attacks on Arba'een pilgrims Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Iraqi security forces have dismantled a terrorist cell linked to Israel that was plotting attacks on Arba'een pilgrims, arresting two dozen suspects, according to the governor of Karbala
U.S. judge orders temporary halt to construction of "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center People's Daily 08 Aug 2025 -- A U.S. federal judge on Thursday ordered Florida to temporarily halt construction at an immigration detention center in the Everglades, marking a temporary win for environmental advocates.
Escalating Terrorism in West Africa, Sahel Hits Women Hardest, Speakers Tell Security Council UN Security Council 07 Aug 2025 -- The security situation across the Sahel is deteriorating rapidly, threatening peace and security in West Africa's coastal States and beyond, delegates warned the Security Council today, condemning the deliberate targeting and exploitation of women and girls caught in the crossfire.
Secretary Noem Unveils No Age Limit for Patriotic Americans to Join ICE Law Enforcement to Help Remove Worst of the Worst from U.S. DHS 06 Aug 2025 -- In less than one week since DHS launched its recruitment campaign, more than 80,000 Americans applied to join ICE
Governor Newsom files request to expose taxpayer cost of Trump's illegal National Guard deployment California Governor - Gavin Newsom 06 Aug 2025 -- Today, Governor Gavin Newsom's Office submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to uncover the cost to American taxpayers of President Trump's illegal militarization of Los Angeles.
NCTC Supports Multi-Agency Effort to Arrest Top Sinaloa Cartel Narcotics Trafficker Director of National Intelligence 06 Aug 2025 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) provided crucial intelligence to support the successful detention and arrest of a dangerous Sinaloa Cartel leader, Jaime Rene Huereca Casavantes at the Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas, on August 1, 2025.
Corrupt Guatemalan Mayor Extradited to United States on Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge US Dept. of Justice 06 Aug 2025 -- Yesterday, Romeo Ramos Cruz, of Guatemala, made his initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia following his extradition from Guatemala on Aug. 4.
Treasury Sanctions Additional Members and Associate of Narco-Terrorist Cartel del Noreste US Treasury 06 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three high-ranking members and one prominent associate of the Mexico-based Cartel del Noreste (CDN), formerly known as Los Zetas. CDN, one of the most violent drug trafficking organizations in Mexico, is a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) that exerts significant influence over the U.S.-Mexico border, specifically the Laredo, Texas point of entry.
Ranking Member Shaheen Calls on Secretary Rubio to Provide Information, Transparency on Removals of Third Country Nationals to Panama, Costa Rica US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 05 Aug 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising concern over the ongoing situation of vulnerable third country nationals—including asylum seekers—who were removed by the Trump Administration from the United States to Panama and Costa Rica in February and remain there five months later.
Joint Statement on the First High-Level Trilateral Coordination Meeting and the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup US Dept. of State 05 Aug 2025 -- The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America
Coast Guard offloads more than $88 million in illicit drugs interdicted in the Eastern Pacific US Coast Guard 05 Aug 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba's crew offloaded approximately 11,922 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $88.2 million, Tuesday, at Port Everglades.
Ministry of the Interior launches preparation of Finland's national risk assessment Finnish Government 05 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to update Finland's national risk assessment. The updated assessment is scheduled for publication in autumn 2026.
USNORTHCOM Now Operating in Yuma National Defense Area US Northern Command 04 Aug 2025 -- Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB) service members, under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, are now operating in the Yuma National Defense Area (YNDA) with installation security support authorities and are responsible for operations in the NDA including, patrolling, temporary detention of unauthorized personnel, maintenance, construction, and upgrade of existing and planned border barrier on the NDA.
U.S. appeals court deals blow to Trump immigration crackdown People's Daily 04 Aug 2025 -- A federal appeals court delivered a stinging rebuke to the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign Friday, upholding restrictions on immigration agents conducting sweeping arrests across Southern California without reasonable suspicion.
Main Suspects In 2024 Moscow Terrorist Attack Plead Guilty On First Day Of Trial RFE/RL 04 Aug 2025 -- Four men accused of carrying out last year's terror attack on the Crocus City Hall entertainment center near Moscow pleaded guilty on the first day of their trial on August 4 after questions about their treatment in custody and suspicions that they were recruited by the real perpetrators of the attack - Islamic State - to serve as scapegoats.
Trial Begins For 19 Suspects In Deadly 2024 Moscow Terror Attack RFE/RL 04 Aug 2025 -- The trial of 19 suspects - several from Tajikistan - in last year's terror attack on the Crocus City Hall entertainment center just outside Moscow begins on August 4 amid a backlash on Central Asian immigrants sparked by the assault.
DHS Launches Over $100 Million in Funding to Strengthen Communities' Cyber Defenses CISA 01 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the availability of over $100 million in cybersecurity grant funding to strengthen community cybersecurity.
Chinese FM responds to report of US govt's cyberattacks using other countries as springboards Global Times 01 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over the regular press conference on August 1. A reporter asked, the Cyber Security Association of China today released two cases in which the US government used Germany, South Korea, Singapore and the Netherlands as springboards to launch cyberattacks against China. The report also revealed that in 2024, overseas state-level APT groups launched over 600 cyberattacks against China's key institutions, targeting critical information infrastructure and important information systems for attack and infiltration. What's China's comment on this?
US intelligence uses Microsoft Exchange zero-day vulnerabilities to attack Chinese military-industrial enterprise's email servers: report Global Times 01 Aug 2025 -- The Cyber Security Association of China on Friday released details of two cases related to frequent cyberattacks and espionage by US intelligence agencies targeting China's key industries, issuing security alerts for critical sectors. One case involved an attack exploiting the zero-day vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Exchange email system, while the other exploited flaws in an electronic document system.

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