Feb 16 Watch 5:35 News Wrap: Grand jury says one or more witnesses lied about efforts to overturn election In our news wrap Thursday, a special grand jury in Georgia concluded one or more witnesses lied under oath about Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, police shed more light on the shootings that killed three at Michigan… Continue watching
Feb 16 China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon over sales to Taiwan By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China has imposed trade and investment sanctions on U.S. military contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon for supplying weapons to Taiwan, stepping up efforts to isolate the island democracy claimed by the ruling Communist Party as part of its territory. Continue reading
Feb 15 China threatens to take measures against U.S. entities over downing of balloon By Associated Press China says it will enact measures against U.S. entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the American East Coast. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson gave no details and did not identify the targets of the measures. Continue reading
Feb 15 China's national soccer head arrested on corruption charges By Associated Press The head of China's national soccer federation has been arrested on corruption charges in the latest blow to the country's effort to grow its standing in the international game. Continue reading
Feb 14 White House defends decision to shoot down 3 unidentified objects By Eric Tucker, Associated Press “These were decisions based purely and simply on what was in the best interests of the American people,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday. Continue reading
Feb 13 UK to review security after unknown objects were shot down over North America By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain has announced a security review after several unidentified objects were shot down in the skies over North America. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said "the U.K. and her allies will review what these airspace intrusions mean for our security."… Continue reading
Feb 13 China says more than 10 U.S. balloons flew in its airspace in the past year By Associated Press China says more than 10 U.S. high-altitude balloons have flown in its airspace during the past year without its permission. In response, the United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China. Continue reading
Feb 13 Philippines accuses China of using military-grade laser against coast guard vessel By Jim Gomez, Associated Press According to the Philippines, the Chinese ship also maneuvered dangerously close to block the Philippine patrol vessel from approaching one of the disputed islands last week. Continue reading
Feb 11 U.S. blacklists 6 Chinese entities in response to alleged spy balloon incident By Associated Press The United States has blacklisted six Chinese entities it said were linked to Beijing's aerospace programs as part of its retaliation over an alleged Chinese spy balloon that traversed U.S. airspace. Continue reading
Feb 10 U.S. military shoots down unknown object flying off the coast of Alaska By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Tara Copp, Associated Press A U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the coast of Alaska on Friday on orders from President Joe Biden, White House officials said. Continue reading