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25 August 2023 Security News

Deputy Dual-Status Commander, JTF 5-0, COL Fielder Holds Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Engagement, via Zoom from Hawaii DoD 25 Aug 2023
Military Response in Hawaii Has Been Quick, as Requested by Local Officials DoD News 25 Aug 2023 -- Right now, Joint Task Force 5-0 has about 572 personnel assigned and operating in Hawaii. The task force's mission is to support and augment the efforts of county, state and federal authorities in Hawaii to ensure the people of Maui receive necessary aid and assistance.

Pakistani Doctor Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS US Dept. of Justice 25 Aug 2023 -- A Rochester man was sentenced today to 216 months in prison, equivalent to 18 years, followed by five years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Da'esh and affiliates still a threat in conflict zones, UN counter-terrorism officials report UN News 25 Aug 2023 -- Despite successful international counter-terrorism initiatives, the extremist group Da'esh and its affiliates continue to pose a serious threat in conflict zones and neighbouring countries, the UN Security Council heard on Friday.
The UN and international coordination is key to countering terrorism: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 25 Aug 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.

Cyber scams keep North Korean missiles flying Radio Free Asia 25 Aug 2023 -- The man speaks English, says he's Japanese and claims to be a mobile and web developer ready for hire. "I have the experience to start contributing from Day One," he says, sounding like any eager job candidate would on a job search site.

Taiwan to roll out COVID-19 vaccine against Omicron subvariant XBB CNA 25 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan plans to roll out Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine against the Omicron subvariant XBB in September, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Friday.
China not due for major COVID outbreak, but caution advised: experts People's Daily 25 Aug 2023 -- With the prevalence of coronavirus variant EG.5 rising globally and becoming predominant in China, experts have said the country will not see a large-scale COVID-19 outbreak in the near future, but advised precautions against infections in the coming autumn and winter.

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