State Department reaffirmed consequences for material support to Ansarallah (Houthis), warning against assisting Houthi-controlled operations. U.S. reiterated that such actions violate Executive Order 14175 and U.S. terrorism sanctions laws.

The UK's OFSI published a blog highlighting key compliance lessons following a £465,000 penalty issued to Herbert Smith Freehills CIS LLP for UK sanctions breaches. The case reinforces sector-wide obligations under the UK financial sanctions regime.

CRS updated its report on Venezuela, detailing recent U.S. sanctions developments including January 2025 designations of 45 Maduro officials for electoral fraud and ending of Chevron’s license as part of sanctions enforcement.

Singapore issued joint advisory reminding businesses of export controls on advanced semiconductor and AI technologies under national laws.

Treasury / OFAC released Q4 2024 reports on licenses for exports to Iran under the TSRA.

CRS detailed the legal and oversight framework governing Iran’s nuclear program, including past UNSC resolutions, JCPOA provisions, and IAEA monitoring.

FinCEN Advisory on the Financing of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its Global Affiliates

State Department submitted a report to Congress under the Hong Kong Policy Act, certifying that Hong Kong no longer warrants differential treatment under U.S. law due to Beijing's continued erosion of autonomy.

Info Chart: Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Network

FinCEN issued an alert under E.O. 14157 on bulk cash smuggling by Mexico-based cartels, warning financial institutions of laundering tactics used to repatriate drug proceeds.