Antiterrorism measures
The Virginia Army National Guard recently hosted an Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, training over 30 military personnel and civilians in antiterrorism procedures. The course, run from August 19 to 23, 2024, focused on training students in the roles and responsibilities of
Antiterrorism measures
The Virginia Army National Guard's Antiterrorism Program recently hosted an Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The weeklong course, which took place from August 19 to 23, 2024, trained over 30 Soldiers and Airmen from the Virginia National Guard, Maine National
Antiterrorism measures
The September 11 attacks have left a lasting impact on the United States, with thousands of family members still waiting for justice nearly two decades later. However, the proposed trial of the alleged 9/11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and his co-defendants has been stuck in a legal limbo for
Terrorism
The United Nations Security Council took a significant step to combat terrorism by unanimously adopting a resolution to cut off funds for the extremist group Islamic State (IS). The resolution, jointly drafted by the United States and Russia, aims to freeze the assets of IS and prevent the supply of
Terrorism
Safety and fear have come to define the Republican presidential campaign, with candidates vying to project strength and toughness in the face of terrorist threats and the growing concern among voters. The latest debate in Las Vegas saw prominent attacks on Donald Trump's proposal to bar Muslims from
Terrorism
International law expert Boaz Ganor warns that such a policy would be a war crime and degrade the moral standing of the US, blurring the lines between terrorist organizations and the state fighting them. Speaking to CNN, Ganor emphasized that deliberate attacks against civilians, including family members of terrorists, are
Terrorism
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has proposed a new regulation aimed at preventing international terrorism by stopping the flow of illicit funds through financial institutions. The regulation requires senior financial executives to certify that their institutions have sufficient systems in place to detect and prevent illicit
Terrorism
Malaysia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism and violent extremism, with both nations sharing a common position on counterterrorism. In a joint press conference, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined plans for strengthened defence cooperation, including joint production and joint
Terrorism
The recent terror attacks in Paris, which claimed 130 lives, have highlighted the growing concern of law enforcement and counter-terrorism officials worldwide that extremist groups like ISIS are increasingly using encryption technology to evade detection. ISIS utilizes various apps, including Telegram, which boasts two layers of encryption and claims to
Paris Attacks, 2015
The Obama administration is leveraging the current tensions in Europe to urge allies to increase their contributions to the fight against the Islamic State (IS). Following the November 13 terrorist attacks in Paris, French President Francois Hollande met with President Obama to discuss strategy and pressed for more action from
Paris Attacks, 2015
The recent Paris attacks have significantly influenced the tone of the US presidential campaign, with candidates emphasizing security and immigration concerns. Donald Trump, a Republican candidate, has adopted a hard-line stance on these issues, which resonates with voters in key states. A new CBS News poll reveals Trump's
Antiterrorism measures
As the world grapples with the devastating aftermath of the Paris attacks, in which at least 129 lives were lost, President Obama's assertion that ISIS is "contained" and not getting stronger comes under intense scrutiny. Retired military leaders, including former CIA acting Director Michael Morell, have
