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  US fighter jets intercept high-altitude balloon over Utah, military says 'poses no threat'

  World | February 24, 2024 11:22 IST

  The appearance of the balloon comes just over a year after a US fighter jet off the coast of South Carolina dramatically shot down what it said was a Chinese spy balloon collecting intelligence over the United States.

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  Chinese 'spy' balloons spotted near Taiwanese as China steps up pressure ahead of elections

  World | December 18, 2023 15:15 IST

  It was the second time this month that Taiwan reported a Chinese balloon near its territory after one crossed southwest of Keelung on December 7.

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  US: Another 'mysterious balloon' detected in Hawaii; Is it a Chinese spy drone? DETAILS

  World | May 02, 2023 7:52 IST

  Unlike earlier, this time, the US official said that the balloon did not go over any sensitive areas and the official asserted it poses no threat to aerial traffic or national security.

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  'Balloon-type' flying object spotted over Andaman and Nicobar Island in 2022

  India | February 25, 2023 14:00 IST

  "Quite some time back, we had witnessed the balloon-type white object over the Andamans and high-resolution pics of the object were taken by our people from ground," defence officials told media.

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  Chinese spy balloon row: Joe Biden asserts not looking for new Cold War, says 'I make no apologies'

  World | February 17, 2023 10:25 IST

  Chinese spy balloon row: Joe Biden asserts his country does want competition, nor a conflict with China. He also underscored keeping open communication channels.

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  Spy balloons: What prompted resurge of old-fashioned eyes in sky in satellite era | EXPLAINED

  World | February 15, 2023 11:08 IST

  Spy balloons: Recently, spy balloons in the US sky became the latest flashpoint between the United States and China. But, the bigger question is why an advanced country is picking up old-fashioned spy technology.

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  Police cracks balloon mystery at Mumbai airport

  India | May 26, 2015 11:44 IST

  Mumbai: Mumbai Police on Tuesday solved the mystery of the 'unknown floating objects' over the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, which have been identified as advertising balloons and detained two people in connection with the incident,