Trash balloons sent by North Korea cause regular disruptions at Seoul's airports
North Korea has launched more than 5,500 balloons with bags of trash attached to them since late May.
Wed Sep 25 2024
North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex
The objects in the balloons contained no contaminants or other risks, the security service said.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons
One balloon landed on the tarmac near passenger Terminal 2 and the three runways at Incheon were temporarily shut down.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Hello Kitty, parasites: inside North Korea trash balloons according to South
South Korea deployed military explosives units and chemical and biological warfare teams to inspect the objects.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
Built using 3D printers and components sourced online, these "smart balloons" can cost up to $1,000 each.
Wed Jun 12 2024
North Korea leader's sister warns of new response against S.Korean loudspeakers, leaflets
South Korea resumed loudspeaker broadcasts directed at North Korea, demanding Pyongyang to stop sending balloons carrying trash into South.
Mon Jun 10 2024
North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea
North Korea vows to resume sending balloons carrying trash if anti-North Korean leaflets are flown over again from the South.
Mon Jun 03 2024
South Korea on alert for balloons dropping trash from North
South Korea's military said unidentified objects believed to be from North Korea were seen near the heavily fortified border.
Wed May 29 2024
Taiwan says it spots six more Chinese balloons, one crossed island
Taiwan said six balloons had flown over the strait's sensitive median line.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Ignoring Taiwan's complaints, more Chinese balloons spotted over strait
Taiwan accused China of threatening aviation safety and waging psychological warfare on the island's people with the balloons.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island
This week alone Taiwan has reported two back-to-back incidents of balloons actually crossing the island.
Thu Jan 04 2024
From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot
While key issues like US sanctions on chip exports remain unresolved, Chinese state media is now striking a different tone, analysts say.
Thu Nov 16 2023
No US surveillance craft in China's airspace, White House says
The US govt swiftly and repeatedly denied China's accusation that US high-altitude balloons had flown over its airspace without permission.
Tue Feb 14 2023
China says US flew high-altitude balloons over its airspace
Wang Wenbin said that US high altitude balloons had flown over its airspace without permission since the beginning of 2022.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Explainer: What we know and don't know about the Chinese balloon
Kaymont said the size, payload and flight time exceeded the capabilities of typical weather balloons that are made of latex.
Thu Feb 09 2023
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024