An F-22A fighter of the US Air Force's 1st Fighter Wing, taking off from Langley Air Force Base, splashed the high-flying balloon with an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile after it had crossed the coast of South Carolina. The balloon was flying at between 60,000 and 65,000 feet.
"So as I mentioned, we'll continue to monitor it. Right now, we assess that it'll probably be over the United States for a few days, but we'll continue to monitor -- review our options and keep you updated as we can," Ryder said at a press briefing while responding to a media query.
Addressing the news conference in Washington, Biden said, "I spoke this morning with director of China's foreign affairs office Wang Yi to convey that in light of China's unacceptable action, I am postponing my plan of travel this weekend to China as you know President Biden and Xi agreed
In an informal briefing, Pierre said, " So, the President was briefed on this on Tuesday. He has continued to receive regular briefings and updates from the national security team. I just want to reiterate what the Pentagon said earlier today, my counterpart. We've detected and are trackin
Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder said that they are certain that it is a "surveillance balloon" and added that they had violated America's airspace and international law, which is "unacceptable."
US lawmaker Michael Waltz warns the Pentagon against the Chinese Communist Party-linked takeover of two US military academies. This points out that cadets from these army schools may be sympathetic towards the CCP world agenda.
China, US, Russia, Brazil and various other countries are scheduled to take part in the key event. As part of his engagements, PM Modi will hold a round table discussion with top CEOs besides attending the plenary sessions.
After US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland during her visit to Sri Lanka said that the terms extended by China to Colombo for IMF debt relief are not enough, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has now retaliated saying that rather than commenting upon Beijing's ties wi
This comes as the country prepares for two major elections. The Bangladesh Election Commission, this past week, announced that the election for the next President of Bangladesh will be held on February 19.
Data about China's growth and the image the country is trying to portray on the international forums are contrary. On one hand, the data on employment and GDP point towards a crisis. But Chinese authorities are still trying to put up a positive image on international forums, The Singapore Po
According to the latest report, 100 people alone have died in Lhasa due to Covid since Beijing lifted its strict policy restrictions, Voice against Autocracy reported citing Radio Free Asia. Beijing main's plan is to kill the Tibetans and bring misery to families.