A new bill in Congress aims to establish a Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force within the Justice Department, months after the disbandment of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). The proposal seeks to improve coordination for investigating and prosecuting crypto theft while keeping market regulation separate.
Un projet de loi bipartisan aux États-Unis vise à créer une force spéciale fédérale pour combattre les vols de cryptomonnaies, offrant un interlocuteur unique aux victimes.
US lawmakers introduce legislation to create a DOJ-led task force coordinating federal, state, and local investigations into cryptocurrency theft, scams, and digital asset crimes, amid over $11 billion in reported crypto-related losses in 2025.
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US for the FIFA World Cup, sparking criticism. He was questioned for 11 hours before being sent back to Istanbul. US Customs cited 'vetting concerns'.
China's maritime authorities detected two Japanese surveillance aircraft southeast of Taiwan on Monday, prompting increased patrols. The aircraft, believed to be from the Japan Coast Guard, were spotted during a patrol, according to state media.
Two US Army pilots were rescued by a drone boat near the Strait of Hormuz after their Apache helicopter crashed off the coast of Oman. The incident, which occurred on June 8, marks a potential first for US military maritime rescue operations using uncrewed vessels.
A mysterious 6x6 meter floating platform with an antenna and personnel was discovered at Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal) in the South China Sea by the Philippines, prompting diplomatic action against China, which claims legitimate rights for scientific research.
A Niskanen Center study found President Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. reduced property crime by 24% but had no effect on violent crime, despite high costs. White House disputes findings.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has established an AI-based insurance fraud prevention task force to address an estimated 9 trillion won in annual insurance fraud. The TF will focus on legal grounds, data sharing, and AI pattern analysis to enhance the insurance industry's reliability and prevent financial leaks.
Taiwan, with the world's highest dialysis prevalence, faces a significant public health challenge. Experts urge the establishment of a national task force at the Executive Yuan level to unify policy and set a key performance indicator for reducing new dialysis patients.
Taiwan's Supreme Prosecutors Office will establish "Major Disinformation Response Centers" nationwide to combat deepfakes and fake news during elections. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office will lead national-level cases, with protocols for content removal and forensic analysis.
Warsaw has established a task force to address issues with wild animals, particularly the growing boar population. The group, comprising city officials, state institutions, foresters, and naturalists, will seek solutions to mitigate conflicts between residents and wildlife, considering public safety and animal welfare.
Taipei District Prosecutors Office has established a special task force to combat election interference, focusing on bribery, illegal gambling, fake news, and foreign influence. A reward of up to NT$20 million is offered for reporting such activities.
The Lienchiang District Prosecutors Office has established an "Election Interference Investigation Task Force" to combat vote-buying, violence, and foreign interference in the upcoming 2026 local elections. The task force aims to ensure fair elections and protect democracy.
Tainan Prosecutors have established an "Election Interference Executive Task Force" to combat various forms of election manipulation, including bribery, violence, fake news, and foreign interference. The task force, comprising prosecutors, investigators, police, and immigration officials, is already investigating 32 cases ahead of the local elections in November.
Hong Kong's Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Unit (GISOU) received only seven discrimination complaints from 2015-2025, a figure advocacy groups deem unrealistic. The unit lacks legal authority and publicity efforts, focusing on "important tasks" instead.
Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days in Belgium due to the Ebola outbreak before entering the US for the tournament. US officials stressed the importance of maintaining a 'bubble' to ensure their travel and participation.
Medical groups are alarmed after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired two leaders of the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a panel recommending preventive care coverage. Doctors fear politicization and loss of access to vital services.
A former Trump DOJ official reportedly boasted about compensation for Capitol rioters, as the DOJ announces a $1.7B fund for those claiming government "weaponization." The fund's administrator denies the remarks, but the official later cheered the fund's creation.
Salinas, California police officer Brian Jimenez-Gomez arrested and charged with felony possession of child sexual abuse material. Investigation ongoing, no local victims identified.
A hailstorm on the 13th caused damage to fruits, including peaches, in Fukushima Prefecture's northern region, affecting areas like Kuromori, Kunimi, and Date. JA Fukushima Mirai has established a task force to address the damage to 11 types of produce.
A 30-person investigation task force has been launched in South Korea to target clinics operating illegally under borrowed medical licenses, aiming to curb misuse of national health insurance funds through excessive treatments and false claims.
L'obbligo di targa per i monopattini entrerà in vigore il 17 maggio, nonostante migliaia di pratiche siano ancora in attesa di essere processate dalla motorizzazione, che rassicura sulla consegna dei contrassegni.
Law enforcement agencies said the Timur’s Special Unit and a task force from the Kabul 9 special unit are suspected
