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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a J-15 Chinese fighter jet prepares to take off from the Shandong aircraft carrier during the combat readiness patrol and military exercises around the Taiwan Island by the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the island

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.

16 months ago

New US sanctions target Russia’s multibillion-dollar defense sector

The measures, triggered by Moscow’s war against Ukraine, target both Russia and its ally Belarus, which has been a staging ground for the invasion.

3 years ago

White House announces slew of new national security nominees

Four more Pentagon nominees were announced Friday.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Critics cry fowl about reported Chinese ‘duck army’

Reports about flock prepared to deploy in anti-locust campaign not all they're quacked up to be.

5 years ago

US official urges Pacific nations to keep ties with Taiwan

Six Pacific island nations give diplomatic recognition to Taiwan but they're under intensifying pressure from Beijing to switch allegiances as it builds influence in the region.

6 years ago

Beijing protests American warships sailing through the Taiwan Strait (again)

The two vessels were the guided-missile destroyer Preble and the oiler Walter S. Diehl, according to the 7th Fleet.

6 years ago