A report says China is suspected of hacking the Vatican. Here’s why

A report says China is suspected of hacking the Vatican. Here’s why

 

 

A report says China is suspected of hacking the Vatican. Here’s why. When you think about cyber espionage, the Vatican doesn’t come to mind as an obvious target. It’s a tiny country whose leader has more moral authority than worldly power.

But China and the Vatican are expected to begin sensitive negotiations in September to a renew a secret deal over control of the Catholic Church in China.

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US agents enter Chinese consulate compound in Houston after deadline for closure passes

US agents enter Chinese consulate compound in Houston after deadline for closure passes

 

 

US agents enter Chinese consulate compound in Houston after deadline for closure passes. US federal agents and local law enforcement entered the Chinese consulate compound in Houston Friday afternoon following Tuesday’s order to close the diplomatic facility after US officials alleged it was part of a larger Chinese espionage effort using diplomatic facilities around the US.

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China offers $1 billion loan to Latin America and the Caribbean for access to its Covid-19 vaccine

China offers $1 billion loan to Latin America and the Caribbean for access to its Covid-19 vaccine

 

 

China offers $1 billion loan to Latin America and the Caribbean for access to its Covid-19 vaccine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced a $1 billion loan to Latin America and the Caribbean for Covid-19 vaccine access during a virtual gathering with his Latin American counterparts on Wednesday,

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21 injured after an explosion and fire on a naval ship in San Diego

21 injured after an explosion and fire on a naval ship in San Diego

 

21 injured after an explosion and fire on a naval ship in San Diego. Twenty-one people were injured after an explosion and fire on board a ship at the US Naval Base in San Diego, US Navy officials said.

“Seventeen Sailors and four civilians are being treated for non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital,”
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Trump administration moves ahead with plan to open new pandemic office as coronavirus crisis intensifies

Trump administration moves ahead with plan to open new pandemic office as coronavirus crisis intensifies

 

 

Trump administration moves ahead with plan to open new pandemic office as coronavirus crisis intensifies. The Trump administration disbanded the National Security Council’s pandemic response office in 2018 — and now, on the defensive after a failed response to the coronavirus pandemic, they are planning to launch a similar office at the State Department.

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