Category: World

Thank you, Bernard, for that kind introduction. And thank you to SIFMA for having me here at your annual AML and Financial Crimes Conference. Over the last several months, the Department has made clear that its mission is to protect hard-working Americans from the most serious threats. In the Criminal Division, we are working relentlessly […]

LONDON, UK – Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that Britain is deploying additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the Middle East to provide regional security support. The announcement comes as Iran and Israel exchange missile strikes, following Israel’s large-scale air offensive targeting Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists, and key installations. Strategic Military Deployment […]

ST. LOUIS, MO – Rene Alejandro Valdivia-Gonzalez, 41, of Phoenix, Arizona, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute at least five kilograms of cocaine after being caught with 58.85 kilograms of the drug during a traffic stop on Interstate 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. The plea was entered in U.S. District Court in […]

By Solomon Alaka | 16/06/2025 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly been instructed to pause worksite immigration raids targeting the agriculture, hospitality, and restaurant sectors—industries long recognized as dependent on immigrant labor. This directive marks a step toward minimizing disruption in critical supply chains and service industries. However, key sectors have been left […]

Amnesty International has reported a devastating attack in Yelewata, a village in the Guma region of Benue State, Nigeria, where at least 100 people were killed by gunmen between Friday night and Saturday morning. The assailants reportedly set homes ablaze, trapping and burning families alive. The attack has left dozens missing and hundreds injured, with […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  They discussed President Trump’s historic visit and the importance of the U.S.-UAE strategic partnership to promote security and prosperity. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Brendan Ross, 52, the former CEO and founder of Direct Lending Investments LLC (DLI), has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for wire fraud, after falsifying financial records to inflate the value of investment funds, allowing him to charge clients millions in unauthorized fees. Fraudulent Scheme and Financial Manipulation […]

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs, following recommendations from Baroness Louise Casey’s audit into group-based child sexual abuse. The decision comes after months of political pressure and public debate surrounding the issue. Background of the Grooming Gang Scandal The scandal, which first came to light over […]

The Council cleared its original schedule to address the rapidly evolving crisis, also hearing from the head of the UN-backed international nuclear watchdog, who warned of the grave risks to regional stability and nuclear safety. Overnight from Thursday into Friday, Israeli military strikes targeted nuclear facilities across Iran, including the Natanz enrichment site. Media reports […]

BOSTON, MA – Billy Chan, also known as “Juju,” a 20-year-old resident of Lowell, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal offenses related to firearms trafficking, drug distribution, and possession of machinegun conversion devices. The plea was entered on June 6, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley, who scheduled sentencing for September 17, 2025. […]