A Cypriot official says experts from the U.S. Air Force are looking at ways to upgrade Cyprus’ premier air base for use as a humanitarian staging post in future operations in the Middle East.

China had protested what it called "close-in reconnaissance" of Chinese territory by the U.S. military in the past.

PFAS was found at five places near Misawa Air Base during a December survey, the Aomori Prefectural Office website said.