Leaders gather in Beijing for military display – as it happened This blog is closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025
Xi Jinping says world faces ‘peace or war’, as Putin and Kim join him for military parade Trump criticises victory day event as China caps off week of diplomatic grandstanding seen as rebuke to the west The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025
Trump ‘not concerned’ about China and Russia forming axis against US Trump posts: ‘Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire’ against US. Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025
Xi, Putin, and Kim gather at Tiananmen Gate for a grand military parade Chinese leader Xi Jinping and guests, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, have arrived at Tiananmen Gate for a military parade in Beijing The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,287 Here are the key events on day 1,287 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: No action from Trump as another Putin deadline passes US president just ‘very disappointed’ in Russian ruler; Trump had promised to get Putin to negotiating table with Volodymr Zelenskyy. What we know on day 1,288 The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025
Hundreds of mysterious containers found floating off Alaskan island as authorities probe where they came from The Coast Guard recovered mysterious containers with yet-to-be-determined contents along the southern coastline of Montague Island in Alaska The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Kim And Putin Join China's Xi For Massive Military Parade In Beijing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to flank President Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday morning, in a historic moment capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding against the West. International Business Times · Sep 2, 2025
China unveils new long-range missiles while Trump accuses Xi, Putin and Kim of ‘conspiring’ against US: Latest Xi Jinping warns world must ‘choose between peace and war’ as he presides over huge show of force flanked by two-dozen world leaders in Tiananmen Square The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Morning Mail: Warning on Nauru plan, neo-Nazi charged over Camp Sovereignty attack, 40-year-old ‘megaburg’ crumbles Lawyers say stripping non-citizens of natural justice is ‘extreme overreach’; Thomas Sewell to face Melbourne magistrates court today The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025
Russia, China ink deal to build new gas pipeline as they deepen energy ties Moscow and Beijing agree to advance a major gas link via Mongolia, deepening their energy ties. Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2025
Putin says Trump admin ‘listening’ to Russia’s stance on Ukraine war The Russian leader told the Slovak PM that Moscow and Washington had a ‘mutual understanding’ on how to end the war. Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2025
The west’s image of Vladimir Putin as an untrustworthy ‘monster’ is getting in the way of peace in Ukraine Ukraine and its western allies are losing ground in the war against Russia. A possible Russian victory will be costly and is likely to be followed by years of exhausting low-intensity conflict while the country remains ostracised from the western economic system. The Conversation · Sep 2, 2025
Modi’s warm meeting with Xi shows impact of Trump’s ‘tariff tantrum’ China seizes on opportunity for geopolitical realignment after India was hit with one of US’s harshest trade penalties The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
Euronews · Sep 2, 2025 Europe to US: Coalition of the willing is 'ready' on security guarantees for Ukraine Many European allies need certainty the US will provide a so-called backstop before signing off on security guarantees for Ukraine.
Euronews · Sep 2, 2025 Analysis: What happened to Trump’s deadline for Russia's reality check After summits with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, Trump said he would wait for two weeks to see if there is any progress towards peace in Ukraine. This is not the first time the US president has set a deadline for Moscow — however, he has yet to sanction…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025 Putin hails ties with China as Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing on eve of parade Russian president says relations at ‘unprecedentedly high level’ as dozens of leaders gather for Victory Day events
Newslaundry · Sep 2, 2025 Bollywood posters, superhero costumes, fake drones: TV turns SCO into blockbuster trailer The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s latest summit was supposed to be about trade and security – with a dash of geopolitics. But on certain Indian TV channels, it looked more like a superhero sequel nobody asked for.
Euronews · Sep 2, 2025 Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin for talks in Beijing Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin continued a day of talks in Beijing on Tuesday, walking together outside Xi’s residence after a tea ceremony.
Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2025 China’s Victory Day military parade: Who attended and what happened? Xi hosted Kim, Putin and other world leaders for a show of strength and a reminder of history.
Benzinga · Sep 2, 2025 Scott Bessent Slams Russia For Continued 'Despicable' Attacks On Ukraine, Warns Of Upcoming Sanctions As Putin Blames West Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated that the United States is considering imposing sanctions on Russia due to its ongoing attacks on Ukraine.
We Got This Covered · Sep 2, 2025 ‘BlueAnon’: Dems are convinced Trump is dying, here’s the craziest theories of what’s happening Is the Grim Reaper politely knocking on the Oval Office door?
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 China’s Xi revelled in his immaculate parade – leaving Trump to stamp his feet in Washington ANALYSIS: Trump’s moves have undermined the West, and they’ve not only made Xi look good – but made him more powerful, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 Newborns die after being bitten by rats at top hospital in India’s ‘cleanest city’ Surveillance footage shows rat jumping around in neonatal care unit