2020 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals widespread corruption is weakening COVID-19 response, threatening global recovery
The 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released today by Transparency International reveals that persistent corruption is undermining health care systems and contributing to democratic backsliding amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries…
United States: Terrorist Designation of Abd al-Aziz Malluh Mirjirash al-Muhammadawi
Today the United States is designating Abd al-Aziz Malluh Mirjirash al-Muhammadawi – also known as Abu Fadak – as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) pursuant to Executive Order 13224.…
Al-Qaeda: Pompeo says Iran is jihadist network’s ‘new home base’
Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State United States Takes Action To Counter Iranian Support for al-Qa’ida US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has publicly accused Iran’s government of allowing the…
U.S. Announces Designation of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
The State Department has designated Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism for repeatedly providing support for acts of international terrorism in granting safe harbor to terrorists. The Trump Administration…
Defense Officials Detail National Guard Response to Capitol Attack
Once the reality of the assault on the U.S. Capitol became apparent, National Guard troops responded appropriately and with alacrity, DOD officials said in a phone briefing today. “Yesterday was…
TWO ARRESTS IN SPAIN FOR TERRORIST FINANCING
The individuals are believed to be part of a structure collecting financial contributions from followers of the so-called Islamic State The Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) supported by Europol, arrested…
Child abuse: Australian police find 46 victims of ‘global network’
A large-scale Australian Federal Police-led investigation into a network of alleged child sex offenders has identified 46 Australian victims, including 16 from a child care centre. New details can be…
352 STOLEN VEHICLES SEIZED IN JAD MOBILE 3 OPERATION SPANNING ACROSS 22 COUNTRIES
A total of 352 stolen motor vehicles have been seized on their way to their final destination as a result of the Joint Action Day (JAD) ‘Mobile 3’ supported by…
:NATO: Statement by James Appathurai, the Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia
NATO is deeply concerned by reports of large scale military hostilities along the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabach conflict zone. The sides should immediately cease hostilities, which have already…
4 HACKERS ARRESTED IN POLAND IN NATION-WIDE ACTION AGAINST CYBERCRIME
Today, the Polish authorities are announcing the arrest of 4 suspected hackers as part of a coordinated strike against cybercrime. Those arrested are believed to be among the most active…