‘Havana syndrome’ is making it difficult for the US to recruit diplomats, Foreign Service Association chief says Morale among American diplomats is low, and Washington is struggling to find people to staff its diplomatic missions abroad, the head of the American Foreign Service Association has warned. The condition responsible is known as ‘Havana syndrome’, an […]
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‘Havana Syndrome’ reported among US diplomats in Europe – media
Diplomats stationed in Paris and Geneva have reportedly been afflicted by the mysterious illness Numerous US diplomats serving in Paris and Geneva have experienced symptoms consistent with the mysterious ailment known as Havana Syndrome, according to media reports. Citing anonymous sources, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that American diplomats in the two cities […]
New Zealand explains why it won’t send diplomats to Beijing Olympics
New Zealand will not send its diplomats to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, the country’s deputy prime minister said, explaining that the move is “mostly” motivated by Covid-19 hours after the US declared its own boycott. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson told local media on Tuesday that diplomatic representatives from the island would not […]
US spy agency asked hacker to steal foreign diplomats’ data, journalists claim
A hacker linked to unspecified US spy agencies reportedly attacked hotel reservation site Booking.com in 2016, targeting foreign diplomats and other individuals in the Middle East. The company did not notify customers of the hack. The alleged perpetrator, dubbed “Andrew,” stole the “details of thousands of hotel reservations” across Middle Eastern countries, according to a […]



