03 January 2023 Security News |
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- US Capitol police declares readiness to crack down on future attacks ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary Press TV 03 Jan 2023 -- The United States Capitol Police (USCP) chief has declared the law enforcement agency's readiness to diffuse the "unthinkable" on Capitol Hill ahead of the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on Congress.
- US Capitol Police Chief Warns of Threat of Riot Similar to 2021 Capitol Attack Sputnik 03 Jan 2023 -- US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger warned of the threat of a new riot similar to the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
- Man With Alleged Links to Daesh Arrested in Istanbul for Planning Terrorist Attacks, Reports Say Sputnik 03 Jan 2023 -- A foreign citizen with alleged links to the Daesh* terrorist group was arrested in Istanbul for planning to commit terrorist attacks in the city's most popular crowded places, Turkish media reported, citing law enforcement.
- Frank James Pleads Guilty to Mass Shooting on New York Subway US Dept. of Justice 03 Jan 2023 -- Frank James, 63, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty today to 10 counts of committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation vehicle - one count for each gunshot victim - and one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of his attack. The charges relate to the defendant's April 12, 2022, mass shooting on the New York City subway in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
COVID-19 Pandemic News
- China Rejects COVID Testing Requirements for Chinese Travelers VOA 03 Jan 2023 -- China objected Tuesday to new COVID-19 testing requirements for Chinese travelers that has been put in place by a number of countries, saying the measures "lack scientific basis."
- Top China Health Official Says COVID Deaths Increasing in 'Normal' Range VOA 03 Jan 2023 -- A top health official in China has said that the fatalities from the latest surge in COVID-19 cases are "increasing" but within the normal range for mortality.
- COVID-19: China infection surge on agenda at WHO coronavirus meeting UN News 03 Jan 2023 -- As COVID-19 infections surge in China, coronavirus experts gathered at the UN health agency on Tuesday, to discuss next steps.
- GT investigates: Community hospitals backbone of China's fight against COVID-19 Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- Getting the physician's bag ready early in the morning, nurse Wang Qinghua and doctor Yue Xinfeng directly headed to the home of an 88-year-old patient, who tested positive for COVID-19 and has multiple underlying problems, for a drip and routine home visit.
- China rejects using COVID measures for political purposes, vows to take corresponding measures based on reciprocity principle Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- While EU countries are scheduled to meet on Wednesday on a coordinated response to the epidemic situation in China, about a dozen countries have imposed fresh travel regulations on travelers from China, which are considered as "temporary, unnecessary and lacking scientific basis," some Chinese official and experts said.
- Experts ease public concern over reinfection after detecting Omicron XBB Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- The new Omicron subvariant XBB, which is prevalent in Europe and the US, has been detected in Chinese cities including Shanghai and Hangzhou, drawing concern for its high infectiousness and the possibility of causing another round of infections.
- China reiterates willingness to share data, cooperate in global fight against COVID-19 Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- Chinese officials have reiterated China's openness and willingness to cooperate with the international community in sharing data to contribute to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. It came after the World Health Organization (WHO) recently said it had again asked China to regularly share epidemic data, which was hyped by some foreign media reports that questioned the transparency of China's data reporting.
- Chinese hospitals go all out to treat severe COVID-19 patients People's Daily 03 Jan 2023 -- As multiple regions in China are hit with surging COVID-19 infections, local hospitals are going all out to offer timely treatment, particularly for severe cases.
- Medics on the frontline of Beijing's COVID fight embrace the New Year accompanying patients in recovery Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- Medical staff members on the frontline of Beijing's COVID-19 fight have continued to stick to their posts with full dedication even during New Year while facing mounting pressures as local infections surged over last few weeks.
- Chinese hospitals go all out to treat severe COVID-19 patients People's Daily 03 Jan 2023 -- As multiple regions in China are hit with surging COVID-19 infections, local hospitals are going all out to offer timely treatment, particularly for severe cases.
- European Union offers China free COVID vaccines Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2023 -- The European Union has offered to provide Chinese authorities with free doses of COVID-19 vaccines, as Beijing struggles to cope with new outbreaks of the virus after relaxing President Xi Jinping's notorious 'zero-COVID' policy, Reuters reported.
- COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 03 Jan 2023 -- 220.11 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.13 cr Second Dose and 22.41 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Jan 2023 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,696 with three more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
- Taiwan reports 25,009 COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths CNA 03 Jan 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command (CECC) reported 25,009 new COVID-19 infections and 22 deaths from the disease Tuesday.
- Transit passengers from China to undergo tighter COVID controls CNA 03 Jan 2023 -- Starting Jan. 6, travelers from China who transit through Hong Kong or Macau will be required to present a COVID-negative test result before they can enter Taiwan, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Tuesday.
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