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US sanctions China cybersecurity firm for alleged role in critical infrastructure hacks

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The sanctions, announced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), are a response to Integrity Technology’s purported role in facilitating operations associated with Flax Typhoon, a cyber group believed to be backed by the Chinese government.

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US Treasury sanctions cryptocurrency exchange for allegedly facilitating ransomware

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The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions Tuesday against SUEX OTC, S.R.I., Furthermore, the advisory stressed the necessity of strengthening cybersecurity procedures and reporting to and working with relevant government agencies in the event of a ransomware attack.

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Kazakhstan dispatch: new law is designed to repatriate assets illegally hidden abroad

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On July 12, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ‘On the return of illegally acquired assets to the state’ , and amendments were also adopted to the Code of Administrative Offenses, the Tax Code and the Law on the Prosecutor’s Office.

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UN official warns South Sudan must secure public confidence to hold peaceful elections

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Haysom called upon South Sudan to resolve its humanitarian crisis, stating that attacks against aid workers in South Sudan have hindered humanitarian assistance and that UN agencies have experienced difficulties in responding to the needy in South Sudan due to a shortage of funds.

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Afghanistan dispatches: Afghan currency hits lowest level against USD in 20 years as exchange rate dives

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To preserve the value of the Afghan currency, the Taliban has prohibited foreign exchange transactions. Taliban officials have repeatedly called for the release of foreign exchange reserves held in US banks in order to resolve Afghanistan’s economic crisis. The text has been only lightly edited to respect the author’s voice.

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US imposes sanctions on Bulgaria entities and individuals over corruption

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The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions on three Bulgarian individuals and sixty-four companies over allegations that the sanctioned entities and individuals were facilitating Russian influence in the Bulgarian government.

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UN Security Council sanctions three Houthi leaders following Marib attacks

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The sanctions subject them to a global asset freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo. The sanctions follow Houthi attacks against the last government-controlled city in Yemen, Marib. For example, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) operates off a consolidated list of UK, EU, and UN sanctions.