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Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and&nbsp;Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing.&nbsp;The talks were held for the first time in five years after tensions soared between the two nations.&nbsp;

Both leaders met according to the decision taken during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan for them to meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and&nbsp; tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question.

Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question.&nbsp;

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The representatives "positively affirmed the implementation of the latest disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in relevant areas," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.&nbsp;

They further underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas to promote the overall development of the relationship between the two countries.&nbsp;

"They emphasised the need to ensure peaceful conditions on the ground so that issues on the border do not hold back the normal development of bilateral relations," the statement read.&nbsp;

Moreover, based on the events of 2020, both representatives also discussed various measures to maintain peace on the border and advance effective management.&nbsp;

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They decided to use, coordinate, and guide the relevant diplomatic and military mechanisms towards this purpose.

Further, both the representatives provided a green signal for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade.

The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations.

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Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing.

Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing. The talks were held for the first time in five years after tensions soared between the two nations. Both leaders met according to the decision taken during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan for them to meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question. Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question. Also read: 'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as NSA Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing The representatives "positively affirmed the implementation of the latest disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in relevant areas," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. They further underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas to promote the overall development of the relationship between the two countries. "They emphasised the need to ensure peaceful conditions on the ground so that issues on the border do not hold back the normal development of bilateral relations," the statement read. Moreover, based on the events of 2020, both representatives also discussed various measures to maintain peace on the border and advance effective management. Watch | India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue × They decided to use, coordinate, and guide the relevant diplomatic and military mechanisms towards this purpose. Further, both the representatives provided a green signal for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade. The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations. (With inputs from agencies)

India, China seek peace and tranquility on border, agree to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

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Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing. The talks were held for the first time in five years after tensions soared between the two nations. 
Both leaders met according to the decision taken during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan for them to meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and  tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question.
Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question. 
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The representatives "positively affirmed the implementation of the latest disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in relevant areas," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. 
They further underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas to promote the overall development of the relationship between the two countries. 
"They emphasised the need to ensure peaceful conditions on the ground so that issues on the border do not hold back the normal development of bilateral relations," the statement read. 
Moreover, based on the events of 2020, both representatives also discussed various measures to maintain peace on the border and advance effective management. 
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They decided to use, coordinate, and guide the relevant diplomatic and military mechanisms towards this purpose.
Further, both the representatives provided a green signal for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade.
The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations.
(With inputs from agencies)

Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question. 



Beijing, China Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing. The talks were held for the first time in five years after tensions soared between the two nations. Both leaders met according to the decision taken during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan for them to meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question. Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question. Also read: 'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as NSA Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing The representatives "positively affirmed the implementation of the latest disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in relevant areas," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. They further underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas to promote the overall development of the relationship between the two countries. "They emphasised the need to ensure peaceful conditions on the ground so that issues on the border do not hold back the normal development of bilateral relations," the statement read. Moreover, based on the events of 2020, both representatives also discussed various measures to maintain peace on the border and advance effective management. Watch | India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue × They decided to use, coordinate, and guide the relevant diplomatic and military mechanisms towards this purpose. Further, both the representatives provided a green signal for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade. The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations. (With inputs from agencies)

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Taiwan Identifies 10 Chinese Military Aircraft and 5 Naval Vessels

India's NSA Ajit Doval met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. The meeting came after Doval met China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed a range of issues. Watch this report for more details!

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India's NSA Ajit Doval Meets China Vice President Han Zheng, Discusses Border Issue

India and China have agreed on the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives. They also agreed to cross-border tourism, including in areas like Tibet, and cross-border river cooperation and Nathu La border trade. Watch this report for more details!

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Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said that China agrees to work with India on the core interests of both nations. The statement came on Wednesday (Dec 18) ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. 
Meanwhile, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah faced intense criticism from the opposition lawmakers for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. Shah said on December 17 that it has become a trend for the opposition to take the name of the Dalit icon Ambedkar. 
Moving ahead, a tragic incident happened in the Indian state of Mumbai where a passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India. 
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New Delhi Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said that China agrees to work with India on the core interests of both nations. The statement came on Wednesday (Dec 18) ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Meanwhile, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah faced intense criticism from the opposition lawmakers for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. Shah said on December 17 that it has become a trend for the opposition to take the name of the Dalit icon Ambedkar. Moving ahead, a tragic incident happened in the Indian state of Mumbai where a passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India. Click on the headlines to read more 'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as Doval meets Wang Yi Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that China is ready to work with India on the core interests and major concerns of both nations. The statement comes ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the management of peace along the Line of Actual Control. 'Congress is anti-Ambedkar': Amit Shah responds to Oppn criticism of his remarks on Dalit icon With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. 13 dead after speed boat crashes into ferry off Mumbai coast A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Trump says US subsidies to Canada make no sense, it should become 51st state United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump continued trolling Canada as on Wednesday (Dec 18), he shared a post on Truth Social and slammed US subsidies to Canada. He even claimed that many in Canada want it to become the 51st state of the US. South Korean prez fails to show up before corruption watchdog over martial law Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of South Korea, failed to show up before the corruption watchdog of the country on Wednesday (Dec 18) after they summoned him for questioning over his failed attempt to impose martial law. Sunita Williams' return further delayed until March 2025. Here's why NASA on Wednesday (Dec 18) announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for more than 180 days now, will now stay on the International Space Station (ISS) at least till March 2025. ‘They tax us, we tax them,’ Trump issues fresh threat to India over ‘high tariffs’ US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to follow a tit-for-tat approach on what he termed India’s ‘high tax’ policy, criticising tariffs on imports from America as high as 100 per cent on some products. US outgoing government relaxes H1-B visa rules. Here's how it will benefit Indians The United States' outgoing Biden administration relaxed H-1B visas' rules, which will ease the process of hiring foreign workers for companies and will ensure a smoother transition of people from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas. BGT: What forced Ravi Ashwin to announce retirement midway through AUS Tests? Ravi Ashwin’s shock international retirement had everyone shed a tear, but what forced the Test great to call up time midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)? Ashwin decided to hang his boots from all formats following the conclusion of the Gabba Test against Australia in Brisbane, which ended in a draw. India's Anuja makes it to Oscars Live-Action Short Film, Guneet Monga reacts India’s film Laapata Ladies might have lost out on Best International award after Academy Awards released its shortlisted names for the category earlier in the day, but we still have hopes with another feature. Anuja by Guneet Monga has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category.

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Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that China is ready to work with India on the core interests and major concerns of both nations.
The statement comes ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the management of peace along the Line of Actual Control. 
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The Chinese ambassador emphasised that China will work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries and strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication. 
"China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of China and India, respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication, properly settle differences with sincerity and good faith, and bring bilateral relations back to the track of stable and healthy development as soon as possible," the ambassador said in a post on X. 
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The Indian National Security Adviser arrived in China on Tuesday to take part in the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' talks. 
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These vital talks are being held after a gap of five years, with the last edition being held in 2019. 
The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations.
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The Chinese ambassador emphasised that China will work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries and strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication. 



New Delhi, India Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that China is ready to work with India on the core interests and major concerns of both nations. The statement comes ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the management of peace along the Line of Actual Control. Also read: India NSA Ajit Doval, China FM Wang Yi hold vital talks on peace along LAC The Chinese ambassador emphasised that China will work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries and strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication. "China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of China and India, respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication, properly settle differences with sincerity and good faith, and bring bilateral relations back to the track of stable and healthy development as soon as possible," the ambassador said in a post on X. China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of China and India, respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication, properly settle differences with… pic.twitter.com/GxEnBPfWnV — Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) December 18, 2024 × During the meeting held on Wednesday, Doval and Wang Yi discussed the restoration of ties between New Delhi and Beijing, which have been frozen for over four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh. The Indian National Security Adviser arrived in China on Tuesday to take part in the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' talks. Watch | India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue × These vital talks are being held after a gap of five years, with the last edition being held in 2019. The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations. (With inputs from agencies)

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US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China.

McCaul's claim comes after the Biden administration downplayed the sightings as largely commercial in nature. &nbsp;

<h2>McCaul's warning</h2>

McCaul, the House representative for Texas's 10th congressional district shared his suspicions after meeting with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson who noted drone activity over military bases, New York Post said in a report.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"We want answers, but the response I’m getting is we don't know whose drones these are," said McCaul, adding, "I would not think those are friendly. I would think those are adversarial."

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"We need to identify who is behind these drones," he stressed.

"My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage.

"I believe they’re spy drones and the PRC and communist China is very good at this stuff," he alleged.

He criticised the government for its lack of clear answers, calling the situation "very disturbing."

"We're not getting answers and I think it’s because our government does not know who is behind them and that is very disturbing to me," he stated.

Also watch | Drones not launched from Iranian mothership, says US

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<h2>Drone sightings in east US spark public concern</h2>

The drones have been observed in sensitive locations, including New Jersey's Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, and Stewart International Airport in New York, which was temporarily forced to close on Sunday (Dec 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;due to an unidentified aircraft. &nbsp;

Federal agencies, including the FBI, FAA, Pentagon, and Department of Homeland Security, issued a joint statement Monday (Dec 16) in which they attributed the sightings to "a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones". &nbsp;

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas supported this view while White House spokesperson John Kirby reported that authorities "have not been able to, and neither have state and local law enforcement authorities, corroborate any of the reported visual sightings".

Also read |&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwikgaq9kbCKAxX7YvUHHWajFQAQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-homeland-security-denies-any-foreign-involvement-in-drone-sightings-784335" jsname="YKoRaf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">US Homeland Security denies any 'foreign involvement' in drone sightings</a>

<h2>Trump slams Biden over drone sightings</h2>

President-elect Donald Trump has accused President Biden of withholding information over the drone sightings.

Trump, however, dismissed the possibility of a foreign threat. &nbsp;

"Our military knows where they took off from — if it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage," Trump said, suggesting a deliberate effort to keep the public in suspense.&nbsp;

"Our military knows and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense."

"I can't imagine it's the enemy... Something strange is going on," said Trump.

(With inputs from agencies)

US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China.

US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China. McCaul's claim comes after the Biden administration downplayed the sightings as largely commercial in nature. McCaul's warning McCaul, the House representative for Texas's 10th congressional district shared his suspicions after meeting with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson who noted drone activity over military bases, New York Post said in a report. "We want answers, but the response I’m getting is we don't know whose drones these are," said McCaul, adding, "I would not think those are friendly. I would think those are adversarial." Also read | Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down' "We need to identify who is behind these drones," he stressed. "My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage. "I believe they’re spy drones and the PRC and communist China is very good at this stuff," he alleged. He criticised the government for its lack of clear answers, calling the situation "very disturbing." "We're not getting answers and I think it’s because our government does not know who is behind them and that is very disturbing to me," he stated. Also watch | Drones not launched from Iranian mothership, says US Drone sightings in east US spark public concern The drones have been observed in sensitive locations, including New Jersey's Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, and Stewart International Airport in New York, which was temporarily forced to close on Sunday (Dec 15) due to an unidentified aircraft. Federal agencies, including the FBI, FAA, Pentagon, and Department of Homeland Security, issued a joint statement Monday (Dec 16) in which they attributed the sightings to "a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones". Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas supported this view while White House spokesperson John Kirby reported that authorities "have not been able to, and neither have state and local law enforcement authorities, corroborate any of the reported visual sightings". Also read | US Homeland Security denies any 'foreign involvement' in drone sightings Trump slams Biden over drone sightings President-elect Donald Trump has accused President Biden of withholding information over the drone sightings. Trump, however, dismissed the possibility of a foreign threat. "Our military knows where they took off from — if it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage," Trump said, suggesting a deliberate effort to keep the public in suspense. "Our military knows and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense." "I can't imagine it's the enemy... Something strange is going on," said Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

Unidentified aircraft over New Jersey, New York are Chinese 'spy drones', claims US congressman

Washington, United States
US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China.
McCaul's claim comes after the Biden administration downplayed the sightings as largely commercial in nature.  
<h2>McCaul's warning</h2>
McCaul, the House representative for Texas's 10th congressional district shared his suspicions after meeting with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson who noted drone activity over military bases, New York Post said in a report.  
"We want answers, but the response I’m getting is we don't know whose drones these are," said McCaul, adding, "I would not think those are friendly. I would think those are adversarial."
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-slams-biden-government-over-mystery-drone-sightings-says-shoot-them-down-783863">Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down'</a>
"We need to identify who is behind these drones," he stressed.
"My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage.
"I believe they’re spy drones and the PRC and communist China is very good at this stuff," he alleged.
He criticised the government for its lack of clear answers, calling the situation "very disturbing."
"We're not getting answers and I think it’s because our government does not know who is behind them and that is very disturbing to me," he stated.
Also watch | Drones not launched from Iranian mothership, says US
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<h2>Drone sightings in east US spark public concern</h2>
The drones have been observed in sensitive locations, including New Jersey's Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, and Stewart International Airport in New York, which was temporarily forced to close on Sunday (Dec 15)  due to an unidentified aircraft.  
Federal agencies, including the FBI, FAA, Pentagon, and Department of Homeland Security, issued a joint statement Monday (Dec 16) in which they attributed the sightings to "a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones".  
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas supported this view while White House spokesperson John Kirby reported that authorities "have not been able to, and neither have state and local law enforcement authorities, corroborate any of the reported visual sightings".
Also read | <a data-ved="2ahUKEwikgaq9kbCKAxX7YvUHHWajFQAQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-homeland-security-denies-any-foreign-involvement-in-drone-sightings-784335" jsname="YKoRaf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">US Homeland Security denies any 'foreign involvement' in drone sightings</a>
<h2>Trump slams Biden over drone sightings</h2>
President-elect Donald Trump has accused President Biden of withholding information over the drone sightings.
Trump, however, dismissed the possibility of a foreign threat.  
"Our military knows where they took off from — if it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage," Trump said, suggesting a deliberate effort to keep the public in suspense. 
"Our military knows and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense."
"I can't imagine it's the enemy... Something strange is going on," said Trump.
(With inputs from agencies)

"My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage



Washington, United States US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson Michael McCaul on Tuesday (Dec 17) claimed that the unidentified drones recently spotted over New Jersey and New York are "spy drones" from China. McCaul's claim comes after the Biden administration downplayed the sightings as largely commercial in nature. McCaul's warning McCaul, the House representative for Texas's 10th congressional district shared his suspicions after meeting with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson who noted drone activity over military bases, New York Post said in a report. "We want answers, but the response I’m getting is we don't know whose drones these are," said McCaul, adding, "I would not think those are friendly. I would think those are adversarial." Also read | Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down' "We need to identify who is behind these drones," he stressed. "My judgment based on my experience is that those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China," McCaul said, citing China's track record of espionage. "I believe they’re spy drones and the PRC and communist China is very good at this stuff," he alleged. He criticised the government for its lack of clear answers, calling the situation "very disturbing." "We're not getting answers and I think it’s because our government does not know who is behind them and that is very disturbing to me," he stated. Also watch | Drones not launched from Iranian mothership, says US Drone sightings in east US spark public concern The drones have been observed in sensitive locations, including New Jersey's Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, and Stewart International Airport in New York, which was temporarily forced to close on Sunday (Dec 15) due to an unidentified aircraft. Federal agencies, including the FBI, FAA, Pentagon, and Department of Homeland Security, issued a joint statement Monday (Dec 16) in which they attributed the sightings to "a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones". Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas supported this view while White House spokesperson John Kirby reported that authorities "have not been able to, and neither have state and local law enforcement authorities, corroborate any of the reported visual sightings". Also read | US Homeland Security denies any 'foreign involvement' in drone sightings Trump slams Biden over drone sightings President-elect Donald Trump has accused President Biden of withholding information over the drone sightings. Trump, however, dismissed the possibility of a foreign threat. "Our military knows where they took off from — if it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage," Trump said, suggesting a deliberate effort to keep the public in suspense. "Our military knows and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense." "I can't imagine it's the enemy... Something strange is going on," said Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

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