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BEIJING — A grand parade in the name of peace unfolded under the watchful eyes of leaders deeply entangled in one of today’s most persistent conflicts. More than 50,000 people gathered in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on Wednesday to witness a large-scale military parade, highlighting the rapid modernization of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The event marked the climax of a week of intense diplomacy and reflected years of effort by Chinese President Xi Jinping to reshape the global balance of power and challenge U.S. dominance. Standing through the sunroof of a moving limousine, Xi reviewed the assembled troops at the…

Carlos Alcaraz was crowned the 2025 Cincinnati Open champion in unfortunate circumstances after World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was forced to retire due to injury. The much-anticipated final ended early in the first set, with Sinner trailing 0-5 when he pulled out, handing Alcaraz his first title in Cincinnati and his sixth trophy of the season. The final had promised to be a thrilling encounter between the top two players in the world, but it was cut short by Sinner’s physical struggles. Despite the anticlimactic finish, the result marks another major milestone for Alcaraz, who continues to build an impressive…

Bolivia Ends 20 Years of Leftist Rule as Presidential Race Heads to Rightwing Runoff For the first time in its democratic history, Bolivia’s presidential election is heading to a runoff — and both finalists are rightwing candidates. The outcome signals a stunning shift in the country’s political landscape, effectively ending nearly two decades of dominance by the leftist Movement for Socialism (MAS) party. The surprise frontrunner is Rodrigo Paz Pereira, a 57-year-old centrist senator who began his campaign polling at just 3%. In a dramatic surge, he now leads the vote with 32.1%, according to preliminary figures released by the…

Trump Pressures Zelenskyy to Seek Peace Deal Before White House Meeting WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday afternoon, just days after Trump’s high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement. Zelenskyy arrives in Washington alongside several European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Their visit coincides with Trump ramping up pressure to end the ongoing…

Here’s a rewritten version of the full article in a clear, professional tone while retaining all key details: Trump-Zelensky to Meet Tomorrow as Europe Prepares Backup Support for Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may not arrive in Washington alone on Monday for his high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, as European leaders step up efforts to influence the course of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, now in its third year. The upcoming meeting follows Trump’s recent summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin—a gathering described as “historic” by both leaders but which failed to produce any concrete breakthrough on…

Starmer and Zelenskyy See ‘Tangible Opportunity for Peace’ Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of peace in Ukraine—provided Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrates genuine intent to end the conflict when he meets with Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday. The British Prime Minister and the Ukrainian President met for a private breakfast at Downing Street on Thursday morning, following a video conference held the previous day that included Trump, Zelenskyy, and several European leaders, including Starmer. According to officials present, European participants left the call feeling reassured that Trump intended…

Walmart Expands Grocery Discounts for Employees Amid Rising Price Concerns As concerns grow over the impact of tariffs and the potential for rising prices, Walmart is offering more relief to its employees through expanded discounts. On Wednesday, the retail giant announced it will now provide a 10% discount on nearly all grocery items — including staples like milk, meat, and frozen foods — to its U.S. employees. Previously, this discount applied only to fresh produce and most general merchandise, such as apparel and toys, with additional food discounts limited to the holiday season. In a memo obtained by CNBC, Walmart’s…

Australia to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Growing Global Shift Australia announced on Monday that it intends to formally recognize a Palestinian state, aligning itself with a growing number of Western nations rethinking their stance as Israel faces increasing international isolation over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government plans to make the recognition official during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York next month. “A two-state solution remains humanity’s best hope to end the ongoing violence in the Middle East,” Albanese stated at a press conference following a cabinet meeting in Canberra.…

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has begun dismantling some of its loudspeakers installed along the tense border with South Korea, according to the South’s military on Saturday. The move comes shortly after Seoul removed its own front-line loudspeakers that had been used to broadcast anti-North Korean messages in a gesture aimed at lowering cross-border tensions. The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul confirmed the activity but declined to specify where the North Korean loudspeakers were being taken down. It also remained unclear whether Pyongyang intends to remove all of the devices or only selected ones. In recent months, residents…

Nagasaki’s Twin Bells Ring Together for First Time in 80 Years to Honor Atomic Bomb Victims For the first time in 80 years, twin bells at Nagasaki’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral rang in unison on Saturday, marking the exact moment the city was devastated by a U.S. atomic bomb. At 11:02 a.m. — the precise time on August 9, 1945, when the bomb fell — the cathedral, also known as Urakami Cathedral, echoed with the chimes of both bells during a solemn ceremony. The moment marked not just remembrance, but a powerful symbol of healing and unity eight decades after the…