In an unprecedented escalation, Taiwan has detected about 11 Chinese surveillance balloons encroaching on its airspace within a single day, a record since December 2023. This development coincides with the presence of five Chinese aircraft and six warships operating near the island, intensifying concerns over Beijing's assertive military maneuvers. Watch in for more details!

Balloons, aircraft & warships threaten Taiwan

After North Korea sent hundreds of balloons carrying trash over the border toward South Korea, the citizens living near the border have begun to worry over the escalating tensions between the two countries.

South Korean military resumes activities on demarcation lines

The tensions between South and North Korea are rising. South Korea accuses North Korea of sending over 200 balloons. Unlike balloons filled with air, these balloons have 'filth' inside them.

North Korea sends balloons carrying garbage over South Korea, emergency alert issued in S Korea

In the relations between the two Koreas -terms like mud-slinging and murky politics have taken on a whole new meaning. South Korea says - the North Korean regime is sending balloons containing rubbish and excrement to the south.

Gravitas: North Korea sends trash and excrement to South Korea

North Korea sends balloons carrying excrement over border with South Korea |

Hundreds of hot air balloons will take to the skies from August 11. As the Britain's city of Bristol is ready for its annual ballooning event. The four-day Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is here.

Hot air balloons fill the sky over the city of Britain

Destroyed Chinese balloon aimed for Guam, Hawaii, claims US official

After 913 days, since the first reported case of Covid-19, North Korea has now blamed its estranged neighbor South Korea for the spread of the infection. Interestingly, South Korea was one of the first countries to offer help when Kim Jong-Un's regime publicly accepted that it had reported Covid-19 cases, an offer which was immediately rejected.

North Korea blames South Korea for exchanging covid-laden balloons

The big balloons were blown up on the eve of the 95th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The "Star Wars" character popularly known as Baby Yoda joined Astronaut Snoopy and Papa Smurf.

Giant balloon inflated on eve of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | WION Edge

Apart from balloons, Helium gas is also used in liquid fuel, rocket tanks and supersonic wind tunnels. South Africa is now trying to cash in on its untapped Helium reserves.

South Africa strikes new gold, focus on industrial use of 'Helium'

A gigantic human-faced hot air balloon floated over Tokyo on Friday as part of an art project aimed at reflecting on the legacy of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

Human-faced hot air balloon floats over Tokyo

Macy's unveiled the new additions to its annual New York City Thanksgiving Day parade on Monday. The new balloons are The Boss Baby, and Red Titan from "Ryan's World."

New Thanksgiving parade balloons, floats unveiled

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have been intensifying in recent weeks. Pyongyang said that it had prepared various methods including the use of 3,000 balloons to deliver the leaflets "deep inside South Korea." Seoul said it would respond depending on the delivery equipment used.

North Korea vows to send anti-Seoul leaflets:  North Korea South Korea tensions

Hot air balloons took to the skies over London on Saturday (June 9) as part of the annual Lord Mayor's Hot Air Balloon Regatta.

Hot air balloons take to London skies

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