The U.S. has taken down three more mysterious objects in the air, marking the fourth case in a week. Meanwhile, Turkey has begun detaining dozens of contractors responsible for poorly constructed buildings that have collapsed during last week's earthquake to identify and punish those who may have contributed to the high death toll.
U.S. fighter jets shot down two unidentified unmanned flying objects over Lake Huron and western Canada. Fighter jets are challenged by the high speeds of these objects.
Chinese surveillance balloons have been flying briefly in the United States since 2019, with recent sightings leading to one being shot down by the US Air Force. The objects have raised concerns about Chinese spying on US citizens and have prompted further investigation by the Pentagon and FBI.
Canada responds angrily after a US military surveillance balloon comes loose and floats into their airspace looking like a giant hot air balloon. Memes galore appear on social media as people debate the significance of the balloon.
The earthquake in Turkey and Syria has claimed the lives of over 20,000 people, with officials struggling to deal with the scale of the destruction. Millions of people across the region have been affected by the disaster, with many relying on the United Nations for food, water and aid.
The Pentagon and US officials are concerned as the Chinese spy balloon, which was spotted above Montana, may have been an effort by Chinese officials to collect information on the missile silos that house 150 intercontinental ballistic missiles that can carry nuclear warheads.