November 2025 Security News

White House locked down after 2 National Guards shot in central Washington; Trump warns suspect 'will pay a very steep price' Global Times 27 Nov 2025 -- Two National Guard members were shot on Wednesday afternoon local time in what appeared to be a "targeted" attack near the White House and are in critical condition, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said. The gunman was also shot and is in custody, authorities said, according to US media reports.
2 U.S. National Guard members shot near White House, suspect in custody People's Daily 27 Nov 2025 -- Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday afternoon and a suspect is in custody, according to local authorities.
2 US National Guard members in 'critical condition' after Washington, D.C. shooting: Reports Press TV 27 Nov 2025 -- Two members of the West Virginia National Guard have been shot in Washington, D.C. in what authorities described as a street ambush near the city's downtown government district.
Hegseth to Order 500 Additional Guardsmen to D.C. Following Shooting of Two Soldiers DoD News 26 Nov 2025 -- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth this afternoon said that President Donald J. Trump has requested he order 500 additional National Guardsmen to Washington in the wake of today's shooting of two guardsmen near the White House.
Leader of Colombian Money Laundering Organization Sentenced to Five Years in Prison For Laundering Drug Proceeds US Dept. of Justice 26 Nov 2025 -- A Colombian national was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for conspiring to launder drug proceeds. He was also ordered to forfeit $1.2 million.
DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD CHAPTERS AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIALLY DESIGNATED GLOBAL TERRORISTS The White House 24 Nov 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Begins Process to Designate Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists The White House 24 Nov 2025
OSCE and CTED launch updated Trends Report on protecting critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks OSCE 24 Nov 2025 -- On 18 November, the OSCE and the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) launched a trends report update onPhysical Protection of Critical Infrastructure against Terrorist Attacks, together with the Permanent Missions of the Kingdom of Norway and Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN in New York.
Hegseth Says Designating Venezuelan Cartel as Terrorist Org Will Bring 'New Options' to Administration DoD News 21 Nov 2025 -- During a media interview at the Pentagon that spanned a handful of topics yesterday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said plans to declare Venezuela's state-embedded criminal network Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization will bring "a whole bunch of new options" to how the U.S. deals with narco-terrorists in that region.
Coast Guard Cutter Tampa returns home after 67-day counterdrug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean US Coast Guard 21 Nov 2025 -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902) returned to their homeport in Portsmouth, Friday, following a 67-day deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of the counterdrug mission "Operation Pacific Viper."
Foreign Secretary calls for stronger partnerships to boost British border security during trip to Germany UK FCDO 20 Nov 2025 -- UK and Germany re-double efforts to tackle illegal migration and crack down on people smuggling gangs in Europe
China's permanent representative to UN urges Syrian transitional government to address counterterrorism challenges Global Times 20 Nov 2025 -- A Chinese envoy urged the Syrian transitional government to focus on tackling counterterrorism challenges at an open meeting of the UN Security Council on Syria on Wednesday.
Sanctions Imposed on Russian Cybercrime Service Providers for Malicious Cyber Activity Australia DOD 20 Nov 2025 -- Today Australia has imposed sanctions against two Russian cybercrime service providers - Media Land LLC and ML. Cloud LLC - and two of their key personnel - Aleksandr Alexandrovich Volosovik and Kirill Andreevich Zatolokin. Australia has taken this action in partnership with the United Kingdom and the United States.
United States, Australia, and United Kingdom Jointly Sanction Ransomware Infrastructure Providers US Dept. of State 19 Nov 2025-- Today, in partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, the United States sanctioned the Russia-based bulletproof hosting company Media Land and its network for their role supporting online criminal marketplaces and prolific ransomware actors like Lockbit, BlackSuit, and Play, who target businesses in the United States and around the world.
United States, Australia, and United Kingdom Sanction Russian Cybercrime Infrastructure Supporting Ransomware US Treasury 19 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the United Kingdom's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office are announcing coordinated sanctions targeting Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) service provider, for its role in supporting ransomware operations and other forms of cybercrime.
NSA Joins CISA and Others to Release Guidance on Mitigating Malicious Activity from Bulletproof Hosting Provider Infrastructure NSA / Central Security Service 19 Nov 2025 -- The National Security Agency (NSA) is joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and others to release the Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI), "Bulletproof Defense: Mitigating Risks from Bulletproof Hosting Providers," to provide internet service providers (ISPs) and network defenders recommendations to mitigate potential cybercriminal activity enabled by bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers.
UK smashes Russian cybercrime networks responsible for attacks on UK businesses UK FCDO 19 Nov 2025 -- The UK, US and Australia announce new sanctions targeting Media Land, a Russian cyber crime group providing so-called 'bulletproof' hosting services.
DHS Applauds White House Lawsuit Against California's Unconstitutional Anti-Cop Legislation That Endangers Federal Law Enforcement DHS 19 Nov 2025-- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) applauded the Trump administration's lawsuit filed this week against the State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom over two recently enacted laws that will endanger federal law enforcement and further embolden violent political extremists.
10 Arrested in Federal Indictment Charging Olympic Athlete-Turned-Cocaine Trafficker with Ordering Murder of Witness in January US Dept. of Justice 19 Nov 2025 -- Ten defendants have been arrested - and 11 total are in custody - pursuant to a nine-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charging a former Olympic snowboarder now on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, a Canadian criminal barrister, a reggaeton musician, a would-be gangland news website operator, and others in connection with the January 31 murder in Colombia of a federal witness in a separate criminal case.
Drug Trafficker Zhi Dong Zhang, aka "Brother Wang," Returned from Mexico to Face International Narcotics and Money Laundering Charges in New York and Georgia US Dept. of Justice 19 Nov 2025 -- Defendant Allegedly Led a Large Scale Narcotics Trafficking and Money Laundering Organization That Operated Throughout Mexico and the United States
Reward Offers Up to $15 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Canadian Narcotics Trafficker and Up to $2 Million Each for Assassins Responsible for Federal Witness Murder US Dept. of State 19 Nov 2025-- Today, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer increase under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction, in any country, of Canadian narcotics trafficker Ryan James Wedding.
Treasury Sanctions Former Canadian Olympian and Notorious Narcotrafficker Ryan Wedding US Treasury 19 Nov 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Ryan James Wedding (Wedding), alongside nine individuals and nine entities closely associated with him. Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Team Canada, is one of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. He is an extremely violent criminal believed to be responsible for the murder of numerous people abroad, including U.S. citizens. Wedding remains a fugitive from justice, currently hiding in Mexico, where he continues to direct drug trafficking, murder, and other serious criminal activities.
Afghan National Sentenced to Serve 15 Years in Federal Prison After Plotting Election Day Terror Attack in the United States US Dept. of Justice 19 Nov 2025 -- Abdullah Haji Zada, 19, a native and citizen of Afghanistan and U.S. lawful permanent resident, has been sentenced to serve the statutory maximum of 15 years in federal prison for knowingly receiving, attempting to receive, and conspiring to receive a firearm and ammunition to be used to commit a federal crime of terrorism.
The Prime Minister's Office, on behalf of the Mossad: "The Hamas Octopus" - A Wave of Exposures of the Terrorist Infrastructure built by the Hamas Leadership in the Heart of Europe Israel - Prime Minister 19 Nov 2025-- "An uncompromising struggle to thwart terrorist attacks worldwide: Close cooperation between the Mossad and intelligence and law enforcement agencies in Europe has led to the seizure of weapons caches and the arrests of terrorist operatives on the continent."
Coast Guard continues to break records, offloading over $362 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean US Coast Guard 19 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone's crew offloaded approximately 49,010 pounds of illicit narcotics worth more than $362 million at Port Everglades, Wednesday.
Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow, Omar Introduce War Powers Resolution to Block the Trump Administration's Boat Strikes House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 18 Nov 2025 -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee; Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations; and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) introduced a War Powers Resolution to block the Trump Administration from continuing to use U.S. Armed Forces to conduct strikes in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific, operations the administration has carried out for more than 60 days without congressional authorization.
Trump says it would be 'OK' to launch strikes in Mexico against drug cartels Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of initiating military strikes in Mexico, marking what would be a significant escalation in his administration's purported efforts to combat drug cartels.
Trump: 'I Would Be Proud' to 'Knock Out Cocaine Factories' in Colombia Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be "proud" to strike what he called "cocaine factories" in Colombia.
Trump: 'Would I Launch Strikes on Mexico to Stop Drugs? It's Okay With Me' Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be "okay" with launching strikes on Mexico to stop drugs from coming into the United States.
Trump 'Not Ruling Out' Putting US Boots on the Ground in Venezuela Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is not ruling out putting US troops on the ground in Venezuela as tensions between the countries continue to escalate.
Sahel Now Accounts for Half of Global Terror Deaths, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Urging Coordinated Action UN Security Council 18 Nov 2025 -- The Security Council today debated strengthening regional counter-terrorism cooperation in West Africa and the Sahel — now the global epicentre of violent extremism — with speakers urging unified, long-term strategies that confront both immediate threats and the underlying drivers of instability, from poverty and weak governance to climate shocks and limited economic opportunity.
Regional security and political cooperation is critical to addressing the threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa.
Terrorism in Africa, a 'growing global threat' UN News 18 Nov 2025 -- Expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement and the collapse of essential services in West Africa and the Sahel are a growing concern worldwide.
Secretary-General, Addressing Security Council, Warns of 'Disastrous Domino Effect' as Terror Threat Intensifies across Sahel, Calls for Coordination UN Security Council 18 Nov 2025 -- Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Security Council meeting on the theme, "Enhancing Regional Counter-Terrorism Cooperation in West African and the Sahel", in New York today:
Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on Enhancing Regional Counter-Terrorism Cooperation in West Africa and the Sahel UN Secretary-General 18 Nov 2025
Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging California Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers US Dept. of Justice 17 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Attorney General Robert Bonta challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers through the so-called "No Secret Police Act" and "No Vigilantes Act."
Leader of White Supremacist Group Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Hate Crimes and Sending Instructions to Make Bombs and Ricin US Dept. of Justice 17 Nov 2025 -- Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as "Mishka," "Michael," "Commander Butcher," and "Butcher," pleaded guilty to soliciting hate crimes and sending instructions to make bombs and ricin. Chkhikvishvili was a leader of Maniac Murder Cult, an international racially motivated violent extremist group.
Taiwan warns of biases, data breach in Deepseek, other Chinese AI CNA 16 Nov 2025 -- The National Security Bureau (NSB) has urged Taiwanese people to be on alert when using Chinese generative artificial intelligence (AI) language models due to potential security breaches and the spread of "disinformation" following recent inspections of five such apps.
NSB Warns of Potential Cybersecurity Risks in China-Made Generative AI Language Models ROC NSB 16 Nov 2025 -- In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) language models have developed rapidly and been applied across a wide range of fields. There are growing concerns among governments and research institutes around the world over the cybersecurity risks posed by China-developed GenAI language models.
Terrorist Designations of Cartel de los Soles US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2025 -- The Department of State intends to designate Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), effective November 24, 2025.
Terrorist Designations of Antifa Ost and Three Other Violent Antifa Groups US Dept. of State 13 Nov 2025 -- Today, building on President Trump's historic commitment to confront Antifa's campaign of political violence, the Department of State is designating German-based Antifa Ost, along with three other violent Antifa groups in Italy and Greece, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and intends to designate all four groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, effective November 20, 2025.
Designations of Antifa Ost and Three Other Violent Antifa Groups US Dept. of State 13 Nov 2025 -- Fact Sheet
Treasury and Government of Mexico Partners Target Transnational Criminal Organization US Treasury 13 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) joined the Government of Mexico in targeting the Hysa Organized Crime Group and numerous Mexico-based gambling establishments involved in cartel-related money laundering and a slew of other criminal activities across Mexico and Europe. This coordinated action is the result of recent U.S.-Mexico commitments—secured during Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K. Hurley's trip—to work together more closely to combat narcotrafficking and related financial crime by Mexico-based drug cartels and other groups.
Ethiopia: UN supports response to potentially deadly virus outbreak UN News 13 Nov 2025 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Ethiopia as the country faces a suspected viral haemorraghic fever outbreak in the south, the UN agency said on Thursday.
Hundreds rescued from terrorist attack on NW Pakistan college People's Daily 13 Nov 2025 -- Hundreds of students were rescued after Pakistani security forces foiled a terrorist attack on a cadet college in South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the country's northwest, security sources told Xinhua on Wednesday.
China strongly condemns Pakistan suicide bombing, firmly opposes all forms of terrorism: FM spokesperson Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding the suicide bombing near a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Tuesday that killed at least 12 people and injured many, for which the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Wednesday that China strongly condemns the attack.
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on Islamabad terror attack Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Nov 2025
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on New Delhi car explosion Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Nov 2025
Trump's Domestic Military Deployments Come at Nearly $500Mln Price Tag - Reports Sputnik 12 Nov 2025 -- The deployment of military units in cities across the United States has cost the administration of President Donald Trump nearly $500 million, The Intercept reported, citing expert estimations.
Beijing Expresses Strong Protest Over Hacking Accusations by Australia Sputnik 12 Nov 2025 -- Beijing has issued a strong protest over the accusation of cyber attacks by Australia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
Chinese FM slams Australian spy chief for deliberately stirring up confrontation Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- In response to accusations from the head of Australian intelligence alleging that Chinese government-supported hackers broke into Australian communications and infrastructure networks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told Wednesday's press conference that "The Australian official you mentioned has repeatedly made statements smearing China, spreading false narratives, and deliberately stirring up confrontation since the beginning of this year. China firmly opposes this kind of behavior and has already lodged representations with the Australian side."
Sanctioning Burma Armed Group and Firms Linked to Organized Crime Scamming Americans US Dept. of State 12 Nov 2025 -- Today, the United States sanctioned five individuals and three entities, located in Burma and Thailand, for their involvement in forced labor compounds that carry out fraudulent investment scams online.
Treasury Sanctions Burma Armed Group and Companies Linked to Organized Crime Targeting Americans US Treasury 12 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA), a Burmese armed group, along with four of its senior leaders, for supporting cyber scam centers in Burma that target Americans using fraudulent investment schemes. OFAC is also designating Trans Asia International Holding Group Thailand Company Limited (Trans Asia), Troth Star Company Limited (Troth Star), and Thai national Chamu Sawang, who are linked to Chinese organized crime and have worked with the DKBA and other armed groups to develop these scam centers. The revenue generated by scam center workers—who are often themselves victims of human trafficking—supports organized crime and allows the DKBA to finance its harmful activities.
India's National Investigation Agency to probe Delhi car blast People's Daily 12 Nov 2025 -- India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday handed over the probe into the Delhi car blast to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Suicide blast kills 12, injures dozens in Islamabad Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- A powerful suicide blast struck outside a courthouse in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 36 others, officials said.
Bomb Attacks In Pakistani And Indian Capitals Kill 20 RFE/RL 11 Nov 2025 -- A suicide attack in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, has killed at least 12 people and injured 21 more.
Car explosion in New Delhi causes multiple casualties; Chinese FM spokesperson expresses shock, condolences Global Times 11 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian presided over the regular press conference on November 11. A reporter asked: We noted that on the evening of November 10 an automobile explosion occurred in India's capital, New Delhi, causing multiple casualties, and that Indian authorities are currently investigating the incident. What is China's comment on this? Were any Chinese personnel among the casualties?
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Chairs High Level Security Review Meetings on Delhi Blast India PIB 11 Nov 2025 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah chaired high level security review meetings in New Delhi with senior officials of the security agencies and the Ministry of Home Affairs on the Delhi car blast incident
Pakistan Army and UAE Presidential Guards concluded two-week Joint Counter Terrorism Exercise Jalmood-I at Tarbela. ISPR Pakistan 11 Nov 2025
Official confirms 8 deaths in Delhi blast People's Daily 11 Nov 2025 -- Eight people among those who were brought to a hospital after a blast in Delhi died on Monday evening, the hospital's medical superintendent confirmed.
Powerful car explosion kills at least 10 people in India's Delhi Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- At least ten people have been killed and dozens more injured after a car exploded near a metro station at Delhi's landmark Red Fort, a hospital official said.
Senate, House Democrats File Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Supporting Illinois's Legal Challenge to Trump Use of National Guard House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 10 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with House Democrats' Litigation Task Force, led by Task Force Chair Joe Neguse (D-CO-2), House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-8), and House Armed Services Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA-9), spearheaded a group of 155 Senate and House Democrats in support of Illinois's legal challenge to President Trump's unwarranted National Guard deployment in Illinois.
United States Leads Effort to Delist Syrian Leaders US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2025 -- On November 6, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution championed by the United States to delist Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Hasan Khattab.
MONEYVAL: Progress in measures to combat money laundering, but shortcomings remain in key areas Council of Europe 07 Nov 2025 -- In its annual report for 2024, published today, the Council of Europe's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing body MONEYVAL highlights the progress made by its 33 member states and territories in implementing, in a number of areas, international standards to combat money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Countries make progress on WHO Pandemic Agreement annex on pathogen access and benefit sharing system WHO 07 Nov 2025
Security Council lifts terror-related sanctions on Syrian President UN News 06 Nov 2025 -- The Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to remove Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab from sanctions measures targeting members and supporters of terrorist groups ISIL and Al-Qaida.
Security Council Adopts Resolution 2799 (2025), Removing Syria's Transitional President, Interior Minister from ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida Sanctions List UN Security Council 06 Nov 2025 -- The Security Council decided today to remove two individuals from its Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list - including the President appointed in the wake of Syria's December 2024 popular uprising - as delegates widely welcomed efforts to "lift all obstacles" to the country's economic recovery.
Risch, Shaheen Statement on UN Vote to Lift Syria Sanctions US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 06 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below ahead of a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa and Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab.
We will continue to support the Syrian Government as it fulfils its commitments to build a more stable, free, and prosperous future for all Syrians: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 Nov 2025 -- UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
Coast Guard sets historic record with amount of cocaine seized in FY25 US Coast Guard 06 Nov 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday it seized nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean during fiscal year 2025 (FY25), the largest amount in the Service's history.
OSCE launches new technical guide on enhancing critical infrastructure physical security from terrorist attacks OSCE 06 Nov 2025 -- On 4 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department launched the Technical Guide on Physical Security Considerations for Protecting Critical Infrastructure against Terrorist Attacks and accompanying multilingual factsheets.
Prosecution for preparation to commit a terrorist offence Swedish Security Service 06 Nov 2025 -- A man is being prosecuted for preparation to commit a terrorist offence and attempted murder. He is, among other things, suspected of having planned an attack against an event in Stockholm.
Sanctioning Hizballah Finance Operatives US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2025 -- The United States sanctioned financial operatives funneling tens of millions of dollars from Iran to Hizballah.
Treasury Sanctions Hizballah Operatives Exploiting Lebanon's Cash Economy US Treasury 06 Nov 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking action to support the disarmament of Hizballah by sanctioning individuals who facilitated funneling tens of millions of dollars from Iran to Hizballah in 2025, using exchange houses to take advantage of Lebanon's cash-based financial sector. Hizballah uses these funds to support its paramilitary forces, rebuild its terrorist infrastructure, and resist the Lebanese government's efforts to assert sovereign control over all Lebanese territory. Hizballah's exploitation of money exchange companies and the cash economy to launder illicit funds threatens the integrity of the Lebanese financial system by blending terror financing with legitimate commerce.
Afghanistan: Opium cultivation drops sharply, but regional trafficking rises UN News 06 Nov 2025 -- Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has fallen by 20 per cent compared to last year, continuing a dramatic decline since the introduction of a nationwide ban under the Taliban in 2022 - but synthetic drugs and shifting trafficking routes are posing new challenges.
MODIFYING DUTIES ADDRESSING THE SYNTHETIC OPIOID SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The White House 04 Nov 2025
Afghanistan unveils 5-year plan to replace poppy farming, close chapter on US-era drug economy Press TV 04 Nov 2025 -- The Taliban-led government has approved a five-year program to replace poppy cultivation with sustainable crops, marking another blow to the US-fueled heroin trade that flourished during Washington's two-decade occupation of the Asian country.
Multiple Suspects Charged for Having Firearms in Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to ISIS US Dept. of Justice 03 Nov 2025 -- Last Friday, the FBI arrested multiple suspects and took them into custody. They have now been charged for having firearms that would be used in a conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS—a vicious foreign terrorist organization hell-bent on murdering Americans.
PNP ups cybersecurity measures amid possible DDoS cyberattacks Philippine News Agency 03 Nov 2025 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it continues to monitor its online platforms and shield these from possible cyberattacks.
Surviving the next pandemic could depend on where you live UN News 03 Nov 2025 -- A new global report warns that inequality is increasing the world's vulnerability to pandemics, making them more deadly, more costly and longer lasting - and where you live, could determine how badly impacted you are.
Enhancing the physical security of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks in the Republic of Kazakhstan OSCE 03 Nov 2025 -- From 21 to 23 October, thirty government officials took part in a training course in Shymkent on strengthening the physical security of critical infrastructure (CI) against terrorist threats.

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