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China displays full nuclear triad with Juang-3, Jinglei-1, Dongfeng missiles at military parade

China marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two with a major military parade in Beijing. President Xi Jinping oversaw the event, which showcased powerful weapons including the Dongfeng-5C, Jinglei-1, and Julang-3 missiles. New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping led a large military parade in central Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two. China used the occasion to display some of its most powerful and advanced weapons, including nuclear missiles, laser systems, and military drones. The parade was held to remember the end of World War Two, 80 years ago. President Xi…

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Kim Jong Un daughter Kim Ju Ae makes first international appearance in Beijing sparks speculation as future successor

Kim Jong Un’s daughter made her first public appearance in 2022 when she accompanied her father during the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Beijing: Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, believed to be Kim Ju Ae, made her first public trip outside North Korea during her father's visit to Beijing on September 2 (Tuesday). The young girl was seen accompanying Kim as he disembarked from his armoured train and was warmly welcomed by Chinese officials, said multiple media reports. This marks her debut on the international stage at a major military parade celebrating China’s Victory Day, where world leaders, including…

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Who was known as the ‘Father of Skyscrapers’ and which building is recognised as the world’s first skyscraper?

The Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in 1885 and designed by William Le Baron Jenney, is widely regarded as the world’s first skyscraper. It was the first tall building to incorporate a fireproof metal frame, allowing it to reach a then-impressive height of 10 stories. Washington: Louis H Sullivan, popularly known and celebrated as the 'Father of Skyscrapers', was an American architect whose visionary work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries redefined the very idea of tall buildings in urban landscapes. Born in 1856 in Boston, Sullivan began his career in architecture in Chicago after the Great…

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif fumbles with headphones again at SCO Summit; Putin can’t stop laughing | Watch

A viral video from the SCO summit shows Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif fumbling with his translation earpiece, a moment that left Russian President Vladimir Putin laughing. Beijing/Tianjin: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found himself in an awkward situation once again during his visit to China. While meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Sharif fumbled with his earphones, and the moment has gone viral on social media. The Russian leader was seen smiling and, at one point, trying to show his Pakistani counterpart how to put on headphones. Watch…

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China massive military parade with Xi Jinping vladimir Putin Kim Jong Un showcases power in Beijing on 80th Anniversary

China: A vast crowd gathered in well-organised sections across the square bordering the parade route, waving small red flags in unison. Patriotic choirs filled the air with stirring songs such as “Defend the Yellow River” and “No New China without the Communist Party of China”. Beijing: China staged an unprecedented military parade on Wednesday (September 3), in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The grand event blended solemn wartime remembrance with a striking demonstration of China’s modern military strength and global ambitions. Xi Jinping’s call for peace and reflection on history…

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Trump fumes at Jinping for hosting Putin, Kim at Beijing parade, accuses China of ‘conspiring against US’

Donald Trump hit out at Xi Jinping for hosting Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un during Beijing's World War II parade, accusing China of conspiring against the US. The parade displayed advanced weaponry and outlined Beijing's growing military power. Washington: US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday for hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Beijing's grand military parade. In a sarcastic remark, Trump asked Jinping to convey his "warm regards" to both leaders while accusing China of plotting to "conspire against the United States…

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Russia in talks with India for more supplies of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems: Report

Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, stated that India already operates the S-400 and discussions are underway for new deliveries. Moscow: India and Russia are in talks for more supplies of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems, TASS news agency said, citing a senior Russian defence export official. Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, stated that India already operates the S-400 and discussions are underway for new deliveries. It should be noted that India has already signed a $5.5 billion agreement with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 Triumf systems, meant to counter China’s…

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14 killed, 35 injured in blast at political rally in Pakistan’s Quetta

Authorities are still investigating the nature of the blast, whether it involved an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) or a suicide bomber. Quetta: At least 14 people were killed and 35 others sustained injuries after a massive blast near a Balochistan National Party (BNP) rally in Pakistan's Quetta in the southwestern province of Balochistan, news agency ANI reported, quoting The Express Tribune report. The explosion on Tuesday evening occurred near Shahwani Stadium, moments after an event commemorating the fourth death anniversary of veteran Baloch leader Sardar Attaullah Mengal had concluded. Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar confirmed the casualties, stating that…

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‘We get along with India very well,’ says Trump, but calls India-US trade ties ‘one-sided’

India has been subjected to steep tariffs by the Trump administration, including a 25% reciprocal duty on Indian goods and an additional 25% levy on oil purchases from Russia, bringing the total tariff burden to 50%. Washington: US President Donald Trump once again reiterated that America enjoys good relations with India, but the partnership had been "one-sided" for years, as New Delhi charges some of the world's highest tariffs on US goods, creating an imbalanced trade scenario. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said, "We get along with India very well. But India, for many years, it was a one-sided relationship...…

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Afghanistan earthquake: Death count crosses 1,400 as rescuers race against time to pull out survivors

Afghanistan earthquake: The quake hit multiple provinces, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Whole villages were levelled, and residents were buried beneath mud and wood homes that crumbled under the impact. Kabul: The death toll from the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has climbed past 1,400 with more than 3,000 others injured, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday on social platform X. Rescue efforts are under way in what a UN official described as a “race against time” to reach mountainous, hard-to-access areas devastated by Sunday’s 6.0-magnitude quake. Officials have warned that the number of casualties could rise significantly. The…

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