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North Korea says it tested a new multiwarhead missile. South Korea says it's covering up a failure
North Korea announced a successful test of a multiwarhead missile aimed at enhancing its capability to overcome US and South Korean defenses. However, South Korea disputed this claim, asserting the missile launch had actually failed. North Korea's state media reported the test involved separating and guiding warheads accurately, showcasing progress in its missile development despite technical challenges. Analysts anticipate further tests to refine this technology, which includes decoys to evade missile defenses. The test coincides with heightened regional tensions, including North Korea's objections to US military presence and provocative actions toward South Korea.
North Korea says it tested a multiwarhead missile. Kim Jong Un covets the weapon to overwhelm US defenses
North Korea announced it successfully tested a multiwarhead missile, aiming to enhance its capability to overwhelm U.S. missile defenses. The launch tested separation and guidance control of individual warheads, which were accurately directed to targets and verified by radar. This test, North Korea's first known attempt at developing a multiwarhead missile, was seen as a significant step in Kim Jong Un's weapons modernization program. While South Korea initially assessed the launch as a failed hypersonic missile test, analysts suggest it was a preliminary evaluation of key MIRV subsystems. This development intensifies regional security concerns.
North Korea's trash balloons deepen tensions with the South. Here's what's happening between rivals
Tensions rise between North and South Korea as North Korea sends balloons carrying trash to South Korea, prompting retaliatory steps from the South. The North's actions threaten to escalate the conflict along the border.
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea fired ballistic missiles after a failed spy satellite launch. Kim's regime claimed satellite launch failures. The UN Security Council will meet to discuss the launch.
North Korea flies trash balloons over the South as leader Kim doubles down on satellite ambitions
North Korea launched hundreds of trash-filled balloons into South Korea, prompting chemical and explosive response teams to recover the debris. This act follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's push to overcome a failed satellite launch and develop reconnaissance capabilities. Kim criticized South Korea's military exercises and warned of "stern" actions.
NORAD fighters intercept high-altitude balloon over US
A small balloon over Utah was intercepted by US-Canada military agencies, but deemed not to pose any national security or flight risk. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determined the balloon was not maneuverable and did not pose a hazard to flight safety.
Taiwan issues alert over China satellite as poll ramps up security fears
Taiwan issued a national emergency alert after China launched a satellite ahead of its crucial presidential election. The alert, triggered by a mistranslation, caused alarm but was clarified as debris-related. Vice President Lai Ching-te accused Beijing of influencing the election via intimidation tactics. With tensions high, candidates, notably Lai, emphasize caution regarding China's actions, advocating for strength and deterrence against potential threats to Taiwan's sovereignty. The election's significance lies in shaping cross-strait ties amidst Beijing's assertiveness and Taiwan's concerns about maintaining autonomy.
Taiwan slams Chinese balloons as safety threat, psychological warfare
Days before Taiwan's elections, its defense ministry accuses China of using balloons to threaten aviation safety and wage psychological warfare. Taiwan is on high alert for Chinese interference, citing military and economic pressure. China's actions, deploying balloons near Taiwan, are seen as part of a "grey zone" tactic, with Taiwan condemning the threat to international aviation. As tensions rise, the U.S. remains concerned, supporting Taiwan's democratic process while China dismisses allegations of interference as attempts to boost a disliked party.
Taiwan slams Chinese balloons as safety threat, psychological warfare
Taiwan has accused China of threatening aviation safety and waging psychological warfare on the island's people with a recent spate of balloons spotted near or over the island, days before key Taiwanese elections. The potential for China to use balloons for spying became a global issue in February when the United States shot down what it said was a Chinese surveillance balloon. China said the balloon was a civilian craft that accidentally drifted astray.
Taiwan says Chinese balloons threaten aviation safety
Taiwan's defense ministry accused China of endangering aviation safety by sending balloons near or over the island, seen as psychological warfare ahead of crucial elections. China's use of balloons for surveillance previously drew concern when the US shot down a Chinese balloon in February. Taiwan, alert to Chinese influence, sees this as military pressure. The defense ministry condemned China's actions, labeling the balloons a threat to international aviation safety and part of China's "grey zone" tactics. Efforts to reach China's authorities for comment were unsuccessful.
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the island, some near key air force base
China regularly sends navy ships and warplanes to waters and airspace close to Taiwan, and its use of balloons to collect intelligence could be a new stage in its campaign of intimidation against the island.
From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi Jinping's US pivot
In a remarkable turn of events over eight months, China and the U.S. have made substantial progress in their relations. President Xi Jinping, once critical after the U.S. downed a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, now stands with President Biden in a collaborative stance. Their recent face-to-face talks in California resulted in the agreement to open a presidential hotline, resume military communications, and tackle fentanyl production.
Chinese spy balloon didn't collect intelligence as it flew over US: Pentagon
The statement comes after some US lawmakers said early this year that the balloon was collecting information as it flew across much of the US mainland in early February, including over sensitive military sites that house intercontinental ballistic missiles, before being downed by the military.
Leaked US intelligence documents reveal presence of 4 additional Chinese spy balloons: Report
Questions still linger on the true capabilities of the one that flew over the continental United States in January and February, according to previously unreported top-secret intelligence documents.
Pentagon: China conducted spy balloon programme for years
The recent balloon was shot down by a US military fighter jet on Saturday. The Navy and Coast guard are still working to recover pieces of the downed balloon so they can be analyzed.
Pentagon rules out returning balloon debris to China; Beijing says airship does not belong to US
Initial information gathered from the balloon, the White House said on Monday with confidence, that it is a surveillance balloon. It violated international law and its sovereignty, officials said. Before it was being shot down by a fighter jet on Saturday, Kirby said they had gathered enough vital information about the balloon.
China says will 'safeguard interests' over balloon shootdown
China claims it was a civilian balloon used for meteorological research but has refused to say to which government department or company it
US military is searching for remnants of Chinese spy balloon
A US Air Force fighter jet on Saturday shot down the balloon off the coast of South Carolina, a week after it first entered US airspace near Alaska. VanHerck said the incident took place over US territorial waters. China protested the response as an "obvious overreaction", but analysts said that any counter-move by Beijing will likely be finely calibrated to keep from worsening ties.
Chinese balloon's downing creates spectacle over tourism hub
The downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon just off South Carolina's coast created a spectacle over one of the state's tourism hubs and drew crowds reacting with a mixture of bewildered gazing, distress and cheering.
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