Compliance term: Transaction monitoring
January 2019
Conflicting Claims About the Reasons for the Explosion of a Residential Building in Southern Russia
A residential building in Magnitogorsk, Russia, exploded, killing 39 people, with conflicting reports on the cause. While authorities suggest a gas leak, ISIS claims responsibility…
Shooting at UN Convoy; Head of Ceasefire Monitoring Team in Hodeidah Safe
A UN convoy in Hodeidah, Yemen, was shot at, but the head of the monitoring team, Patrick Cammaert, is safe. Both Houthi militants and Yemeni…
Could the Iranian Satellite Launch Vehicle Target the U.S.?
Iran attempted to launch a satellite, but the effort failed despite initial success in the first two stages. The U.S. criticized the launch as a…
Completion of Israeli Operations Against Hezbollah Tunnels
The Israeli army announced the discovery of a sixth Hezbollah tunnel, signaling the nearing completion of the 'Northern Shield' operation aimed at uncovering and destroying…
Arrest of Two Iranians and a British National in Connection with Migrants Crossing the English Channel
British police arrested an Iranian and a British citizen for allegedly facilitating illegal migrant crossings from France to the UK via the English Channel. This…