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China describes spy balloon saga as ‘overreaction’

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February 6, 2023

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China has strongly opposed the U.S. approach to the suspected spy balloon that was shot down – describing it as an overreaction

They also once again explained that this was a civilian airship that was simply monitoring the weather and was blown astray into US airspace.

These are claims that Washington have disputed.

It has been interesting to watch China’s reaction throughout this affair.

On Friday, when they first admitted that this balloon belonged to them, Beijing were apologetic and said they regretted how it had ended up in US territory.

It was an uncharacteristic approach from China who are usually more aggressive in these statements.

But as time passed, Beijing’s tone changed and they started to accuse U.S. politicians and the media of using this incident as a way of attacking China.

This affair has now renewed tensions between these two global superpowers, with U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken cancelling his much-anticipated trip to Beijing at the last minute.

Although his visit was largely seen as symbolic – as opposed to making any substantive policy breakthroughs – it was still seen as another big step in repairing relations between China and the U.S.

Instead, face-to-face talks have been cancelled and it looks likely that it will now be some time before Secretary Blinken makes the journey to Beijing.

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Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran amid nuclear threat

Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites amid fears of retaliation and imminent threats, urging citizens to seek shelter.

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June 13, 2025

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Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites amid fears of retaliation and imminent threats, urging citizens to seek shelter.

Israel has launched pre-emptive military strikes on Iran following reports of explosions in Tehran. The operation, expected to last several days, is targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and military sites.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has urged citizens to stay near bomb shelters amid fears of Iranian retaliation, while the Israeli Defence Forces coordinate closely with the United States, citing an imminent nuclear threat.

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Shocking video shows UK nationals moments before Air India crash

“Chilling footage captures UK nationals smiling just moments before the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash.”

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June 13, 2025

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“Chilling footage captures UK nationals smiling just moments before the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash.”

Just before the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, two UK nationals were seen recording a video, smiling, unaware of the disaster moments ahead. The footage adds a chilling human face to the unfolding tragedy.

Shocking Video Shows UK Nationals Moments Before Air India Crash

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Trump announces ‘done deal’ with China

Trump declares new trade deal with China “done,” featuring rare earth material supply and China retaining student visas, pending Xi’s approval.

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June 13, 2025

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Trump declares new trade deal with China “done,” featuring rare earth material supply and China retaining student visas, pending Xi’s approval.

President Donald Trump says a new trade deal with China is “done,” following intense negotiations in London.

The agreement includes China’s pledge to supply critical rare earth materials to U.S. companies, while the U.S. will drop plans to revoke Chinese student visas.

The deal still awaits final approval from President Xi Jinping, but it could mark a turning point after months of tariff tensions.

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