Taiwan's defense ministry has reported a record 11 Chinese balloons near Taiwan in the 24 hours before Friday morning. Five Chinese aircraft and six naval vessels were also reported in the area.

(UPDATE) TAIPEI — Taiwan has detected 11 Chinese balloons near the island ... It was the highest number of balloons recorded, ...

Weather balloon operations will stop or be reduced at 11 locations across the country due to staffing shortages caused by recent NOAA layoffs.

At least 11 National Weather Service offices around the country have seen their twice-daily balloon launches to collect weather data either suspended or reduced in number as the service copes with ...