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Xi hosts military parade with Putin and Kim
Xi Jinping hosts grand military parade in Beijing alongside Putin and Kim, showcasing China’s rising global influence and power
Xi Jinping hosts grand military parade in Beijing alongside Putin and Kim, showcasing China’s rising global influence and power
– China’s largest military parade in Beijing celebrated the 80th anniversary of World War Two.
– President Xi Jinping showcased military strength and met non-Western leaders amidst U.S. tensions.
China has launched its largest military parade in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. According to Reuters, President Xi Jinping aimed to showcase China’s growing military capabilities and assert its role in a post-U.S. international landscape. Xi was joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the event held at Tiananmen Square.Xi greeted various non-Western leaders, including Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto, who attended despite domestic protests. The parade featured 50,000 spectators and showcased advanced military technology, signaling China’s strength amid strained relations with the U.S.
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Xi’s speech is expected to highlight China’s role in defeating fascism and call for international unity against “hegemonism,” likely aimed at the U.S. The gathering also facilitated deeper energy agreements between China and Russia, while Kim Jong Un seeks support for his nuclear ambitions. Local authorities have been mobilised extensively to ensure security during the highly choreographed event.
What’s happening in the Middle East?
- Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
- Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
- Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
- More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
- Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears
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Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks
Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.
Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.
Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.
JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.
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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates
Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.
Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.
President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.
The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.
Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.
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