CIA Director Bill Burns has confirmed that China is considering sending lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine. Burns told CBS News that the Chinese leadership is considering the provision of lethal equipment, though no decision has yet been made. The UN Security Council recently passed a resolution calling for both countries to agree to a gradual de-escalation, but it remains to be seen whether China will decide to provide lethal aid to Russia.
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CIA Director William Burns has warned that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed the Chinese army to be ready for a potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027. US officials have reported that the Chinese are using surveillance balloons powered by a solar array, and have raised their concerns with Beijing about it. The US government is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to take action if necessary.
Key takeaways: Mike Pompeo claimed that the US experienced a “peaceful transition of power” on January 6th, 2021, despite the violence that took place. Pompeo…
The Biden administration has transferred Majid Khan, a Pakistani citizen and US resident, from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Belize. Khan had been held for more than three years at secret CIA prisons and had taken responsibility for his actions, pledging to cooperate with the U.S. Government. The transfer is the first of at least three detainees that the Biden administration is preparing to transfer in the coming weeks as part of their efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California that left 10 dead and 10 hospitalized. In response, they have conducted a SWAT operation and are strengthening security at Lunar New Year events. Major cities across the US are also taking extra precautions, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.