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01 August 2023 Security News

Special Counsel Jack Smith Delivers Statement US Dept. of Justice 01 Aug 2023 -- "Today, an indictment was unsealed charging Donald J. Trump with conspiring to defraud the United States, conspiring to disenfranchise voters, and conspiring and attempting to obstruct an official proceeding. The indictment was issued by a grand jury of citizens here in the District of Columbia and sets forth the crimes charged in detail."
Trump Indicted, Accused of Illegally Trying to Upend 2020 Election Loss VOA 01 Aug 2023 -- A federal grand jury in Washington on Tuesday indicted former U.S. President Donald Trump for illegally trying to upend his 2020 election loss to retain power, adding to his legal peril as he campaigns to regain the White House in the 2024 election.
U.S. judge rejects Trump's attempt to derail 2020 election probe People's Daily 01 Aug 2023 -- Former U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to derail an investigation into his alleged meddling in the 2020 presidential election in the state of Georgia was rejected by a judge on Monday, U.S. media reported.

Kazakhstan Refuses To Extradite Russian IT Expert To U.S., Russian Diplomat Says RFE/RL 01 Aug 2023 -- An official at the Russian General Consulate in Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, said on August 1 that Kazakh authorities have decided not to extradite Russian IT expert Nikita Kislitsin to the United States.

SMUGGLING OF ARMS AND NARCOTICS India PIB 01 Aug 2023 -- Anti-national elements/smugglers are using drones for smuggling of Arms/Narcotics across India-Pakistan border in the State of Punjab

China recommends XBB-specialized COVID vaccines for seniors Global Times 01 Aug 2023 -- To better prepare for the potential COVID-19 surge during this year's autumn and winter seasons, China's Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council issued a notice on Tuesday, calling for vaccinations for key sections of the population, such as senior citizens, recommending vaccines that contain the XBB variant antigen components as prioritized doses.
China issues new round of COVID-19 vaccination plan for key groups People's Daily 01 Aug 2023 -- China's State Council inter-agency task force for COVID-19 response has issued a plan for a new round of COVID-19 vaccination for the country's elderly and other key groups.

Taiwan to further ease COVID-19 controls as cases steadily tick down CNA 01 Aug 2023 -- Starting Aug. 15, individuals who contract mild cases of COVID-19 will be advised to monitor their health for five days, half the current requirement of 10 days, as the pandemic continues to ease in Taiwan, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.

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