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U.S. Navy faces challenge of recovering Chinese spy balloon debris in Atlantic Ocean

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3 years ago

February 9, 2023

Veronica Dudo

China demands U.S. return downed spy craft

More information is coming to light regard the Chinese spy balloon that captivated headlines around the world.

The Pentagon says China’s defence minister actually turned down a request to speak with our defence secretary Lloyd Austin III immediately after the U.S. shot down the Beijing spy craft on Saturday.

In the following days, the U.S. Navy has been working day and night to recover the debris from the crash site—even using sonar technology to map the ocean floor.

They also brought in an unmanned underwater vehicle to help locate small pieces of the airship.

The debris area is 15-football field big as the Chinese spy craft was 200 feet tall and weighed about 2,000 pounds.

Everything the Navy is collecting is being transported to an F.B.I. lab to be analysed.

China says the debris belongs to them.

In a State of the Union address, President Biden briefly referenced the incident calling it a “win.”

But critics have been quick to point out that President Biden and his administration allowed the Chinese spy balloon to enter United States air space and to continue across the country for one solid week—flying over ICBM facilities and other military installations coast to coast.

Lawmakers say the President missed an opportunity to discuss the growing China threat.

Over the past two days, the Navy had beautiful weather for the salvage operations however heading into the weekend—those conditions are expected to deteriorate which could complicate the recovery process.

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Veronica Dudo is the U.S. Correspondent for Ticker News covering America’s biggest headlines. As an Emmy® Award nominated global journalist, Veronica has traveled across the country and around the world reporting on historical events that connect all citizens. Lauded as an award-winning international journalist, Veronica has executed stellar news coverage for NBC News, CBS News, The Hill, ME-TV Network and AOL. Her stories have highlighted a plethora of topics ranging from breaking news and politics to economic affairs across the USA, European Union, and Asia; cultural affairs; globalization; governance; education; and sustainability.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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6 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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11 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.