VP Harris’ Flight Delayed After Possible ‘Havana Syndrome’ Incident in Hanoi

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Vice President Kamala Harris (center) speaks with U.S. personnel as she departs Singapore on Tuesday on her way to Vietnam.

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National Security
CIA Director Says He Is Escalating Efforts To Solve ‘Havana Syndrome’ Mystery

U.S. officials still don’t know what causes these symptoms, usually referred to as Havana Syndrome, but there are theories that they involve targeted microwave or sonic attacks. Havana Syndrome has affected more than 200 U.S. officials and their family members around the world, in countries such as Cuba and China.

NBC News reported that at least at least two U.S. personnel in Hanoi will be medevacked out of country after Havana Syndrome incidents over the weekend. NPR has not independently confirmed this reporting.

Asia
Harris Rebukes China In Major Speech On Indo-Pacific

The embassy statement said that «after careful assessment the decision was made for the vice president to continue her trip.

Harris is in Southeast Asia for a week-long trip, her second international trip while in office, to help the administration rebuild relationships with allies in the region as China expands its influence.