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22 November 2021 Security News

Taking Action Against ISIS-K US Dept. of State 22 Nov 2021 -- The United States is committed to using its full set of counterterrorism tools to counter the threat posed by the Islamic State's Khorasan Province, commonly referred to as ISIS-K, as part of our relentless efforts to ensure Afghanistan cannot again become a platform for international terrorism.
Treasury Designates Key Financial Facilitator for the Islamic State's Afghanistan Branch US Treasury 22 Nov 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Ismatullah Khalozai, an individual who has acted as a financial facilitator for the Islamic State's Khorasan Province (ISIL-Khorasan), active in Afghanistan and commonly referred to as "ISIS-K." This individual has provided support to ISIS-K's operations in Afghanistan by facilitating international financial transactions that fund human trafficking networks and facilitating the movement of foreign fighters who seek to escalate tensions in Afghanistan and the region.

Press Release on the 9th Meeting of the Russia-Pakistan Joint Working Group on Combatting International Terrorism and Other Challenges to Security Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Nov 2021

Current system will not protect us from the next pandemic, 'which could happen at any time' UN News 22 Nov 2021 -- Efforts to reform global pandemic preparedness and response are happening too slowly, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response said on Monday.

Press Briefing by White House COVID-⁠19 Response Team and Public Health Officials The White House 22 Nov 2021
COVID-19 caution picks up in U.S. amid mandate standoffs People's Daily 22 Nov 2021 -- While COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide in the United States, debates over the Joe Biden administration's vaccination mandate continue, painting a bleak picture as the Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this week.

Over 2.437 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland People's Daily 22 Nov 2021 -- More than 2.437 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Sunday, data from the National Health Commission showed Monday.
Chinese mainland reports 7 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 22 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese mainland on Sunday reported seven new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Monday.

Putin gets booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine People's Daily 22 Nov 2021 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that he had received a booster shot using the country's one-dose Sputnik Light vaccine.
Russia's Putin Says He Got COVID Booster Shot RFE/RL 22 Nov 2021 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on November 21 that he had received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
Russia Records 35,681 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,241 Deaths SPA 22 Nov 2021 -- Russia recorded 35,681 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 1,241 deaths in the last 24 hours.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 116.87 Cr India PIB 22 Nov 2021 -- With the administration of 32,99,337 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 116.87 Cr (1,16,87,28,385) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 311 India PIB 22 Nov 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 117 Crore landmark milestone (117,54,69,625) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 22 Nov 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 22 Nov 2021

COVID-19 death toll drops under 100 in Iran IRNA 22 Nov 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 129,053 with 97 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours lowering the deaths to a 2-digit number for the first time since March, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.

South Korea Reports 2,827 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 22 Nov 2021 -- South Korea reported 2,827 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 418,252, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).

Ministry of Health Reports 39 New COVID-19 Cases, 50 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 22 Nov 2021 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 39 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 50 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.

Taiwan reports three new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 22 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday reported three new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

Morocco Records 53 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 22 Nov 2021 -- Morocco recorded 53 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 948,976.
Mexico Reports 1,225 New Coronavirus Cases, 99 More Deaths SPA 22 Nov 2021 -- Mexico's health ministry reported 1,225 new cases of coronavirus infection and 99 additional fatalities, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,863,362 and the death toll from the pandemic to 292,471.

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