April 2025 Security News

UN experts alarmed at illegal deportations from the United States to El Salvador OHCHR 30 Apr 2025 -- UN human rights experts* today expressed deep concern at the apparently unlawful deportations of over 250 Venezuelan and Salvadoran men - allegedly involved with gangs - from the United States to El Salvador.
Statement by Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell Providing Supplemental Remedies for Service Members and Veterans Negatively Impacted by the Department of Defense Defunct Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Mandate DoD 30 Apr 2025 -- Under the leadership of Secretary Hegseth, the Department of Defense has acted swiftly to support Service members and veterans negatively impacted by the Department's previous coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine mandate.
Air Guard units join forces for aerial wildfire suppression training US Air Force 30 Apr 2025 -- Military and civilian flight crews wrapped up a week of aerial wildfire suppression training on April 27, concluding the annual Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems spring training at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in southern California.
CPJ Warns Of Eroding US Press Freedom Under Trump Administration RFE/RL 30 Apr 2025 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has warned that press freedoms in the United States are eroding and called on newsrooms across the country to form a united front against the "rising tide of threats" facing independent, fact-based reporting.
4th Meeting of India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (April 30, 2025) India MEA 30 Apr 2025 -- The 4th Meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held on 30 April 2025 in Cairo.
China's National Health Commission answers questions on white paper from press Global Times 30 Apr 2025 -- China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled "Covid-19 Prevention, Control and Origins Tracing: China's Actions and Stance."
China releases white paper on Covid-19 prevention, control and origins tracing People's Daily 30 Apr 2025 -- China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued a white paper titled "Covid-19 Prevention, Control and Origins Tracing: China's Actions and Stance."
San Jose Engineer Pleads Guilty to Bombings of PG&E Transformers, Causing Property Damage and Widespread Power Outages US Dept. of Justice 29 Apr 2025 -- Peter Karasev, 38, a U.S. citizen residing in San Jose, pleaded guilty in the Northern District of California today to federal charges related to two separate bombings of PG&E electrical transformers in late 2022 and early 2023.
STRENGTHENING AND UNLEASHING AMERICA'S LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PURSUE CRIMINALS AND PROTECT INNOCENT CITIZENS The White House 28 Apr 2025
PROTECTING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FROM CRIMINAL ALIENS The White House 28 Apr 2025
Minnesota Guard Joins Wildfire Experts for Training Army News 28 Apr 2025 -- Minnesota National Guard helicopter crews joined wildfire experts from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Camp Ripley Environmental Team to participate in joint training on April 16.
US conducts cyberattacks against major Chinese commercial encryption provider: report Global Times 28 Apr 2025 -- China's Cyberspace Security Association revealed in a report on Monday that the country's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CNCERT) had detected and handled a cyberattack launched by US intelligence agencies against a major Chinese commercial encryption provider. Experts described the incident as the latest example of US cyber operations targeting China's critical infrastructure.
Iran foils 'extensive, sophisticated' cyberattack on national infrastructures: Official Press TV 28 Apr 2025 -- A senior Iranian official says the country has successfully thwarted a large-scale and sophisticated cyberattack targeting its critical national infrastructures.
Terrorist Financing Targeting Center 'TFTC': Distinguished and Effective Efforts on Combating Terrorism and its Financing SPA 28 Apr 2025 -- Established in Riyadh on May 21, 2017, the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) serves as a multilateral entity that strengthens cooperation between seven countries, which, along with Saudi Arabia, includes the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United States, to disrupt terrorist financing networks and related activities of common interest.
UN launches network to support victims and survivors of terrorism UN News 28 Apr 2025 -- A new UN initiative aims to drive collective action to support the rights and needs of people everywhere whose lives have been upended by the continuing threat posed terrorism.
FIRST 100 DAYS: DNI GABBARD PRIORITIZES INTELLIGENCE EFFORTS TO SECURE THE SOUTHERN BORDER Director of National Intelligence 28 Apr 2025 -- During the Trump Administration's first 100 days, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard redirected Intelligence Community efforts towards identifying illegal aliens with terror ties and securing the southern border.
India Led with Compassion During COVID-19, Sharing 300 Million Vaccines Globally: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal India PIB 27 Apr 2025 -- Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting Asia 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today
'Balikatan' troops engage in cyber defense exercise Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that Filipino and American troops are taking part in the "cyber defensive exercise" (CYDEX) phase of this year's "Balikatan" exercise.
At Southern Border, Defense Secretary Visits Newly Created National Defense Area DoD News 25 Apr 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the newly created New Mexico National Defense Area today to meet with service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border.
Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement US Dept. of Justice 25 Apr 2025 -- The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States.
Responsibility of fentanyl issue lies with US; pressure and threats not the way to engage with China: FM Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question regarding US government sources reportedly claiming China has shown "insufficient sincerity" in negotiations over the fentanyl issue and that Washington may impose additional punitive measures to pressure Beijing into taking substantive action, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Friday that fentanyl is a US problem, not China's, and that the responsibility lies with the US itself.
UN Security Council condemns terror attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir Global Times 26 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations Security Council on Friday strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, calling for accountability and international cooperation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Investigation into Unlawful "Straw Donor" and Foreign Contributions in American Elections The White House 24 Apr 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Investigates Unlawful "Straw Donor" and Foreign Contributions in American Elections The White House 24 Apr 2025
Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Murdering Man They Misidentified as a Rival Gang Member US Dept. of Justice 24 Apr 2025 -- Following a two-week trial, a federal jury in Minneapolis convicted three Minnesota men yesterday for their involvement in the Highs — a violent Minneapolis street gang — and a gang-related murder on Aug. 7, 2021.
Three Members of an International Money Laundering Organization Charged with Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds US Dept. of Justice 24 Apr 2025 -- A federal grand jury in Florence, South Carolina, returned an indictment on April 22, charging Nasir Ullah, 28, and Naim Ullah, 32, both of Sumter, South Carolina, and Puquan Huang, 49, of Buford, Georgia, with conspiring to launder millions of dollars of proceeds derived from drug trafficking.
Defense Secretary Orders Additional Remedies, More Clarity on COVID-19 Reinstatements DoD News 23 Apr 2025 -- The defense secretary today signed a memorandum directing more clarity regarding the department's efforts to reinstate service members kicked out for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as additional remedies for those service members.
U.S. Online Marketplace Operator Charged with Trafficking Deadly Synthetic Opioids Stronger Than Fentanyl US Dept. of Justice 23 Apr 2025 -- Today, an indictment was unsealed in the District of Columbia charging eWorldTrade LLC (eWorldTrade), a U.S. company, with conspiracy to distribute synthetic opioids for unlawful importation into the United States.
High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member in Custody on Terrorism and International Drug Distribution Charges US Dept. of Justice 23 Apr 2025 -- A five-count superseding indictment has been unsealed today charging a Venezuelan national and alleged high-ranking member of the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA).
China condemns Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in multiple casualties: FM Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question on how to comment on the major terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, which resulted in multiple casualties, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China has taken note of relevant reports and strongly condemns this attack.
Those behind the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam will soon get a befitting reply, Govt will take all necessary steps: Raksha Mantri India PIB 23 Apr 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has assured the people that those responsible for the cowardly terrorist attack on innocent citizens in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir will soon get a befitting reply to their nefarious acts on Indian soil
Indian PM returns home after tourists killing in Indian-controlled Kashmir People's Daily 23 Apr 2025 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi early on Wednesday, after cutting short his 2-day state visit to Saudi Arabia following Tuesday's killing of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
China firmly opposes US smearing China by rehashing 'lab leak' theory on website, calls it another ploy for political manipulation under pretext of COVID origins-tracing Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question about the White House's new website, which was launched last weekend and purports to tell the origins of the COVID epidemic, claiming that the epidemic began in a lab leak in China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday said rehashing the "lab leak" theory on relevant website and smearing China with unsubstantiated accusations is just another ploy the US uses for political manipulation under the pretext of COVID origins-tracing. China firmly opposes it.
DHS, USCIS, DOGE Overhaul Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Database DHS 22 Apr 2025-- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, alongside USCIS and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), announced a comprehensive optimization of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database to ensure a single, reliable source for verifying non-citizen status nationwide.
Senior Pentagon Official Says Cyber Warfare Poses Significant Threat to Joint Force DoD News 22 Apr 2025 -- The dangers posed by cyber conflict are significant and require preparation by the joint force to counter such threats, according to a senior Defense Department expert on the topic during the Space Force's Space Systems Command Cyber Expo 2025.
Prime Minister strongly condemns the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir India PIB 22 Apr 2025 -- Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, today
11th Round of Joint Pakistan-Russia Working Group Meeting on Counter-Terrorism, 22 April 2025 ,Moscow, Russia Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Apr 2025 -- The 11th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism was held in Moscow on 22nd April 2025. Pakistan's delegation was led by the Special Secretary (United Nations), Nabeel Munir, while the Russian side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Vershinin.
No: 89, 22 April 2025, Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Jammu and Kashmir Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Apr 2025
Up to $5 Million Reward Offered for Capture of Archaga Carías, a Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and Leader of Foreign Terrorist Organization MS-13 US Dept. of Justice 21 Apr 2025 -- U.S. Foreign Terrorist Organization MS-13 leader Yulan Andony Archaga Carías, also known as "Alexander Mendoza" and "Porky," 43, is the highest-ranking member of MS-13, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), in Honduras and was previously charged in 2021 in a superseding indictment in the Southern District of New York with racketeering, narcotics trafficking, and firearms offenses.
$5 Million Reward Offer for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Leader of Foreign Terrorist Organization MS-13 US Dept. of State 21 Apr 2025 -- With the designation of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) on February 20, 2025, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), the U.S. government is working towards building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous hemisphere in the Americas by providing all available means to eliminate the threats of violent crime by MS-13 throughout the Western Hemisphere.
OIC General Secretariat Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Northern Benin Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 21 Apr 2025 -- The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expresses strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks committed on 17 and 18 April 2025 in northern Benin, which claimed the lives of several dozen Beninese soldiers and left dozens injured.
No: 86, 19 April 2025, Regarding the Ongoing Legal Proceedings in the USA Concerning Turkish Citizen Rümeysa Öztürk Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Apr 2025 -- "The developments concerning Turkish citizen Rümeysa Öztürk have been closely monitored from the outset."
MS-13 Member Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Kidnapping, Witness Retaliation, and a Firearms Offense US Dept. of Justice 18 Apr 2025 -- An MS-13 member and Honduran national, illegally in the United States, was sentenced today to 147 months in prison for kidnapping, retaliating against a federal witness, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Russia Removes Afghanistan's Taliban From Terror List In Step Toward Recognition RFE/RL 17 Apr 2025 -- Russia's Supreme Court removed Afghanistan's militant Taliban rulers from its list of banned terrorist groups in a step toward recognizing the group that seized power in 2021 as international forces withdrew from the war-torn country.
Lifting Terrorist Status From Taliban Opens Way to Full Partnership With Afghanistan - Moscow Sputnik 17 Apr 2025 -- The lifting of the terrorist status from the Taliban movement opens way to establishing full-fledged partnership with Kabul, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Afghan National Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Firearms in Connection with Plot to Conduct ISIS-Inspired Election Day Terrorist Attack US Dept. of Justice 17 Apr 2025 -- Abdullah Haji Zada, 18, a native and citizen of Afghanistan and U.S. lawful permanent resident, pleaded guilty today to a criminal information charging him with knowingly receiving, attempting to receive, and conspiring to receive a firearm and ammunition to be used to commit a federal crime of terrorism.
Progress on draft pandemic agreement important step - Türk OHCHR 17 Apr 2025 -- The consensus on a draft pandemic agreement is an important achievement in multilateral cooperation and a vital step toward ensuring a more equitable, just and rights-based global health response to future pandemics.
USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul Makes Multiple Drug Busts US Navy 17 Apr 2025 -- The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis Saint-Paul (LCS 21), in coordination with joint partners, stopped two alleged drug smuggling operations in the Caribbean Sea within a 72-hour span.
Interagency Land Agreement Strengthens Military Border Mission DoD News 16 Apr 2025 -- On April 11, 2025, a national security presidential memorandum directed the Defense Department to accept jurisdiction of certain federal lands along the southern border from other agencies.
Countries finalize historic pandemic agreement after three years of negotiations UN News 16 Apr 2025 -- In the early hours of Wednesday morning in Geneva, countries finalized a draft global agreement aimed at improving how the world prepares for and responds to pandemics, marking a historic step that will be submitted to the World Health Assembly in May for adoption.
WHO Member States conclude negotiations and make significant progress on draft pandemic agreement WHO 16 Apr 2025 -- After more than three years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts to make the world safer from pandemics, by forging a draft agreement for consideration at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May. The proposal aims to strengthen global collaboration on prevention, preparedness and response to future pandemic threats.
Treasury Sanctions Leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana Drug Cartel US Treasury 15 Apr 2025 -- Today, Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four individuals affiliated with La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM), a Mexican cartel designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, that has poisoned Americans by trafficking fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the United States. LNFM's crimes also include the smuggling of illegal aliens into the United States and violence against its rivals and Mexican security forces, utilizing drones and bombs in addition to conventional firearms. Those sanctioned today, all of whom are siblings, include the group's notorious co-leaders: Johnny Hurtado Olascoagaand Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga.
The Promise of American Higher Education Harvard University 15 Apr 2025 -- "Late Friday night, the administration issued an updated and expanded list of demands, warning that Harvard must comply if we intend to 'maintain [our] financial relationship with the federal government.' It makes clear that the intention is not to work with us to address antisemitism in a cooperative and constructive manner. Although some of the demands outlined by the government are aimed at combating antisemitism, the majority represent direct governmental regulation of the "intellectual conditions" at Harvard."
Harvard University rejects Trump administration's demands on sweeping changes People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- Harvard University on Monday rejected the Trump administration's demands to make sweeping changes to its governance, hiring and admissions practices, despite billions of dollars in federal funding being at risk if it fails to comply.
Trump administration freezes 2.2 bln USD funding to Harvard after it rejects sweeping changes People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- The Trump administration on Monday announced a freeze on 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in multi-year grants and a 60 million contract to Harvard University, hours after the university rejected a list of demands from the federal government.
Harvard-Trump dispute deepens as US president threatens to remove tax exemption Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened Harvard University to take away its tax exemption and treat it as a political entity if the Ivy League school continues to defy his administration's demands.
Harvard president says top university not to yield to federal demands over student rights Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- The president of Harvard University has refrained from complying with a new list of demands from the US administration to maintain access to federal funding as part of Washington's crackdown on pro-Palestine academic protests.
Joint Task Force Southern Guard protection cell secures the mission Army News 15 Apr 2025 -- Protection isn't just a task, it's a mission within the mission. The Joint Task Force Southern Guard (JTF-SG) protection cell has stood as the shield of the operation, safeguarding personnel, facilities, and the mission itself.
Up to $8 Million in Reward Offers for Information Leading to Arrests and/or Convictions of Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organization LNFM Cartel US Dept. of State 15 Apr 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) of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction, in any country, of Mexican narcotics trafficker Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga, a/k/a "Pez," and up to $3 million for information leading the arrest and /or conviction of his brother, Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, a/k/a "Fresa."
NE.China's Heilongjiang police issue reward-based wanted notice for 3 US agents for involving in cyberattacks in Asian Winter Games Global Times 15 Apr 2025 -- The public security bureau in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Tuesday issued a wanted notice with a bounty for three agents from the US National Security Agency (NSA) for their involvement in cyberattacks targeting the 9th Asian Winter Games held in Harbin in February.
3 US agents wanted with reward for involving in cyberattacks targeting 9th Asian Winter Games; more details unveiled by technical team Global Times 15 Apr 2025 -- The public security bureau in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Tuesday issued a wanted notice with a bounty for three agents from the US National Security Agency (NSA) for their involvement in cyberattacks targeting the 9th Asian Winter Games held in Harbin in February.
14 April 2025 Harvard Response to US Government Harvard University 14 Apr 2025 -- "It is unfortunate, then, that your letter disregards Harvard's efforts and instead presents demands that, in contravention of the First Amendment, invade university freedoms long recognized by the Supreme Court. The government's terms also circumvent Harvard's statutory rights by requiring unsupported and disruptive remedies for alleged harms that the government has not proven through mandatory processes established by Congress and required by law. (...) The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights. Neither Harvard nor any other private university can allow itself to be taken over by the federal government.
Emergency Response Exercise Readies Minnesota Guard Army News 14 Apr 2025 -- Teams from the Minnesota National Guard Joint Operations Center (JOC) conducted an exercise last week at the Camp Ripley Training Center as part of the U.S. Army NORTHCOM Joint Operations Center Training Course (JOC-TC).
Iraq warns Daesh threats 'resurging' in Syria Press TV 14 Apr 2025 -- Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has warned about the escalating activities of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in neighboring Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's government late last year.
United States Department of Justice Transfers 13 Mexican Nationals with Drug Convictions to Mexico Pursuant to the U.S.-Mexico International Prisoner Transfer Treaty US Dept. of Justice 14 Apr 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 13 Mexican nationals, serving prison sentences for drug distribution-related convictions in the United States, to their home country on Friday.
UK sanctions Iranian organised crime network UK FCDO 14 Apr 2025 -- The UK has announced further sanctions to tackle the domestic threat posed by the Iranian regime by sanctioning Iranian-backed, Swedish-based Foxtrot criminal Network and its leader, Rawa Majid, for their role in attacks against targets across Europe.
Pentagon allowing extremism in US military to go unchecked: Report Press TV 14 Apr 2025 -- Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth apparently condones instances of far-right extremism in the US military, a report by The Guardian says.
Allies practise coordination of mutual cyber support through NATO NATO 14 Apr 2025 -- From 7 to 11 April, representatives from 20 Allied government and national agencies exercised NATO's ability to coordinate responses to significant malicious cyber activities affecting critical national infrastructures.
Terrorist Financing Targeting Center Designates Al-Shabaab Networks in Somalia US Treasury 14 Apr 2025 -- Today, the seven members of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) announced joint designations of 15 al-Shabaab leaders, operatives, and financial facilitators operating in Somalia. These targets were involved in a wide range of activities in support of al-Shabaab, including fundraising and proliferation of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). This is the eighth round of joint designations by the TFTC.
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland indicts young Swiss man for planning a trip to join the jihad Federal Council - Swiss Government 14 Apr 2025 -- The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) has filed an indictment against a 21-year-old Swiss citizen in accelerated proceedings before the Federal Criminal Court.
Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS intercept narcotics of worth approx. Rs 1,800 Cr India PIB 14 Apr 2025 -- In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint overnight operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on April 12-13, 2025, seized over 300 kg of narcotics (methamphetamine) worth approximately Rs1,800 crore
US judge rules for Mahmoud Khalil's deportation over his pro-Palestinian views Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and green card holder, can legally be deported from the United States, an immigration judge has ruled during a contentious hearing at a remote Louisiana court.
Guard Engineers Continue Road Repairs in Eastern Kentucky Army News 11 Apr 2025 -- Kentucky Army National Guard engineers continued road construction on county roads in Hindman and Hyden on April 1.
Michigan National Guard's Swift Response to Ice Storm Army News 11 Apr 2025 -- More than 800 members of the Michigan National Guard have been helping to clean up and repair damage in northern Michigan after a devastating ice storm last month.
11 April 2025 US Government Letter Sent to Harvard GSA/HHS/DOE 11 Apr 2025 -- "The United States has invested in Harvard University's operations because of the value to the country of scholarly discovery and academic excellence. But an investment is not an entitlement. (...) We therefore present the below provisions as the basis for an agreement in principle that will maintain Harvard's financial relationship with the federal government."
Missouri Gang Member Indicted for Murder in Aid of Racketeering and Other Crimes Including Three Murders US Dept. of Justice 11 Apr 2025 -- A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Missouri returned an indictment on Wednesday charging Travis Santel Jones, 21, of St. Louis, Missouri, with one count of murder in aid of racketeering, RICO conspiracy, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and causing death with a firearm, all related to Jones's alleged part in the Cochran Crips, a violent street gang based in St. Louis.
Two Members of a Transnational Money Laundering Organization Sentenced for Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds US Dept. of Justice 11 Apr 2025 -- A Georgia man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to launder millions of dollars in drug proceeds on behalf of foreign drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa cartel and Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (the Jalisco cartel).
Honduran Man Extradited for Role in International Drug Smuggling Conspiracy US Dept. of Justice 11 Apr 2025 -- Extensive coordination and cooperation between U.S. and Honduran law enforcement authorities resulted in the extradition of a Honduran national for his alleged role in a conspiracy to smuggle drugs from Honduras to the United States.
OSCE trains Uzbek border and customs officers in identifying suspected foreign terrorist fighters OSCE 11 Apr 2025 -- The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the Border Troops and Customs Committee of Uzbekistan, held a national training course on identifying suspected foreign terrorist fighters and other criminals at border crossings in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from 4 to 7 April.
Trump admin. declares thousands of living immigrants dead, pushes for 'self-deportation' Press TV 11 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's administration is set to classify more than 6,000 living migrants as dead, cancelling their social security numbers in order to make them unable to work, and ultimately get them to leave the country.
US says can deport people for beliefs as pro-Palestine students expelled Press TV 11 Apr 2025 -- A two-page memo from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cites personal beliefs of a pro-Palestinian activist to justify his deportation, prompting sharp criticism from his legal team and raising questions about the Trump administration's efforts to silence pro-Palestinian activists.
Extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India US Dept. of State 10 Apr 2025 -- On April 9, the United States extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India to face justice for his role in planning the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
DOD Welcomes Back Service Members Impacted by COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate DoD News 09 Apr 2025 -- The Defense Department is taking significant steps to reinstate service members who were discharged due to the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
ISIS Supporter Sentenced to Over 19 Years in Prison for Recruiting for ISIS, Obstruction, and Attempting to Flee Justice US Dept. of Justice 09 Apr 2025 -- A Brooklyn woman, Sinmyah Amera Ceasar, 30, a U.S. citizen, was sentenced today to serve 230 months in prison for three separately charged crimes: conspiring to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a foreign terrorist organization; obstructing justice while released on bail pending sentencing; and failing to appear for court as required when she attempted to flee the United States.
From FinCEN: Analysis of Fentanyl-Related Threat Patterns and Trends in Bank Secrecy Act Reports US Treasury 09 Apr 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Financial Trend Analysis focused on patterns and trends identified in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data linked to fentanyl-related illicit finance. Between January and December 2024, financial institutions filed 1,246 BSA reports that identified suspected fentanyl-related activity amounting to approximately $1.4 billion in suspicious transactions.
Treasury Targets Key Leader of Violent Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Implicated in Record-Breaking Seizure of Fentanyl US Treasury 09 Apr 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Mexican national Jesus Alfredo Beltran Guzman, a key leader of the Beltran Leyva Organization (BLO),forplaying a significant role in the trafficking of illicit drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, into the United States.
Trump administration revokes hundreds of visas for foreign students People's Daily 08 Apr 2025 -- The Trump administration has revoked visas for more than 300 international students across the United States, a move confirmed by universities and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as part of a nationwide effort targeting foreign students.
U.S. Navy Invites Former Sailors Who Voluntarily Left to Apply for Reentry under Executive Order 14184 US Navy 08 Apr 2025 -- The United States Navy is inviting former Sailors who voluntarily left the service or allowed their service to lapse, rather than comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the opportunity to apply for reinstatement, in accordance with Executive Order 14184, "Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate."
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Statement on COVID-19 Return to Service DoD 07 Apr 2025 -- "We're committed to doing right by those who were affected by the Department's former COVID-19 vaccination policy. For the roughly 8,700 service members who were separated solely for refusing the vaccine, this is an opportunity to return to service — and we want them to know the door is open."
Air Force personnel involuntarily discharged over vaccine mandate offered reinstatement US Air Force 07 Apr 2025 -- The Department of Defense is offering a pathway for reinstatement for service members involuntarily discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The military departments will review discharge records, using standardized criteria, to identify those separated solely due to the vaccine mandate. Those whose records don't clearly indicate a sole-cause separation will be contacted directly.
Air Force personnel who voluntarily left over vaccine mandate offered path back US Air Force 07 Apr 2025 -- The Department of Defense is offering a path back to service for military personnel who voluntarily separated or left to avoid the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. A new policy outlines procedures for these former service members to rejoin, restoring their previous rank and pay. This policy does not apply to those involuntarily discharged for refusing the vaccine; a separate process exists for those individuals.
UN experts urge end to ISIL-related arbitrary detention in North-East Syria and accountability for international crimes OHCHR 07 Apr 2025 -- The political transition in Syria is a valuable opportunity to end the arbitrary, inhumane and indefinite detention of around 52,000 people in relation to the conflict with Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), UN experts* said today.
Second Child Dies Of Measles In Texas As Illness Hits 23 US States RFE/RL 07 Apr 2025 -- A second child with measles has died in Texas, where an outbreak of the disease has brought almost 500 cases in the large US state and has spread into at least 22 other states, US officials said.
OIC General Secretariat Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Burkina Faso OIC 07 Apr 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the recent series of bloody terrorist attacks in Soro and the eastern part of Burkina Faso, which claimed scores of casualties.
US revokes all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders Press TV 06 Apr 2025 -- The US State Department has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders over the African country's refusal to take back expatriates.
Defending America's Security through Visa and Travel Restrictions on South Sudan US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2025 -- "It is time for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to stop taking advantage of the United States. Enforcing our nation's immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States."
Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chairman on the Firing of Gen. Tim Haugh Office of Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) 04 Apr 2025 -- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on General Tim Haugh, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service
Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell DoD 04 Apr 2025 -- "The Defense Department thanks General Timothy Haugh for his decades of service to our nation, culminating as Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency."
CWMD Meets with Chicago Area BioWatch and STC Partners DHS 04 Apr 2025 -- On March 27 - 28, the Assistant Secretary for the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), David Richardson, traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to meet with state and local representatives for the BioWatch and Securing the Cities (STC) programs.
United States Secures the Extradition from Canada, Colombia, Germany, Honduras, Kosovo, Israel, Mexico, Spain and Thailand of Fugitives Wanted for Murder, Drug Trafficking, Child Sexual Abuse and Cybercrime in California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minne US Dept. of Justice 04 Apr 2025 -- Extensive coordination and cooperation efforts between the United States Department of Justice and law enforcement authorities in Canada, Colombia, Germany, Honduras, Kosovo, Israel, Mexico, Spain, and Thailand resulted in the extraditions last week of individuals alleged to have committed murder child sexual abuse, drug trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, and fraud.
WHO brings countries together to test collective pandemic response WHO 04 Apr 2025
ONDCP Releases Trump Administration's Statement of Drug Policy Priorities The White House 03 Apr 2025
CISA and Partners Issue Fast Flux Cybersecurity Advisory CISA 03 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joined the National Security Agency (NSA) and other government and international partners to release a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) that warns organizations, internet service providers (ISPs), and cybersecurity service providers about fast flux enabled malicious activities that consistently evade detection.
Transnational Manager for Colombia's Clan del Golfo Drug Cartel Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy US Dept. of Justice 03 Apr 2025 -- A Colombian national and lieutenant for Clan del Golfo (CDG) pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute large quantities of cocaine destined for the United States.
Organised Immigration Crime Summit organised by the United Kingdom on the 31 March 2025: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 03 Apr 2025 -- Ambassador Holland updates on UK and partners' efforts to fight against Organised Immigration Crime and the protection of our collective border security.
Counter-Terrorism: EU and Australia hold dialogue European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Apr 2025 -- On 2 April, the European Union and Australia held their Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels. The Dialogue reaffirmed the close counter-terrorism partnership between the EU and Australia.
Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports The White House 02 Apr 2025
US orders social media screening for student visa applicants to bar those critical of Israel Press TV 02 Apr 2025 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed diplomats overseas to monitor the social media activity of student visa applicants to deny entry to those critical of the United States and Israel, according to a report.
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chief of Staff Joseph Kasper on Counterterrorism Action DoD 01 Apr 2025
Leaders Describe Host of Threats to Homeland, Steps to Mitigate Them DoD News 01 Apr 2025 -- The Defense Department's No. 1 priority is defending the homeland, said Rafael F. Leonardo, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and hemispheric affairs.

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