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Xi Jinping’s Power Play: A New Global Order Emerges from Beijing Parade

Xi Jinping’s Power Play: A New Global Order Emerges from Beijing Parade

Xi Jinping’s Power Play: A New Global Order Emerges from Beijing Parade Beijing recently witnessed a monumental military parade orchestrated by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a spectacle intended to project China’s assertive vision for a new international order. Flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, alongside two dozen other global leaders, Xi’s display on September 3rd at Tiananmen Square was a clear message to the world, especially the West. The parade, which showcased advanced…

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Beijing Summit Underlines New Global Order: Putin, Xi Cement Alliance as Kim Jong-un Arrives

Beijing Summit Underlines New Global Order: Putin, Xi Cement Alliance as Kim Jong-un Arrives

Beijing Summit Underlines New Global Order: Putin, Xi Cement Alliance as Kim Jong-un Arrives Beijing is currently the nexus of a significant geopolitical convergence, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping affirming an “unprecedented” level of strategic ties, even as North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un arrived ahead of a massive military parade. The gathering, described by analysts as an “axis of upheaval,” aims to showcase a China-led global order and challenge the geopolitical influence of the United…

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Nationwide “No Kings” Protests Coincide with Trump’s Military Parade & 79th Birthday

Nationwide “No Kings” Protests Coincide with Trump’s Military Parade & 79th Birthday

Nationwide “No Kings” Protests Coincide with Trump’s Military Parade & 79th Birthday President Trump’s lavish military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, sparked widespread “No Kings” counter-protests across the nation. The parade, featuring thousands of troops, vehicles, and aircraft, reportedly cost tens of millions of dollars and included a showcase of advanced military tech such as drones and robotic dogs. Simultaneous protests, largely organized under the “No Kings” banner, drew significant crowds in major…

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Trump’s Birthday Parade & Nationwide “No Kings” Protests: A Tech-Focused Summary

Trump’s Birthday Parade & Nationwide “No Kings” Protests: A Tech-Focused Summary

Trump’s Birthday Parade & Nationwide “No Kings” Protests: A Tech-Focused Summary A large-scale military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, took place in Washington D.C. The event, estimated to cost $25M-$45M, featured a display of current and historical military hardware, including systems deployed in Ukraine (Bradley IFVs, Stryker APCs, 105mm/155mm howitzers, HIMARS). Live video streams were available from multiple sources, including AP. Simultaneously, widespread “No Kings” protests occurred nationwide, organized by the 50501…

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Trump’s Birthday Parade & Nationwide “No Kings” Protests: A Day of Contrasting Demonstrations

Trump’s Birthday Parade & Nationwide “No Kings” Protests: A Day of Contrasting Demonstrations

Trump’s Birthday Parade & Nationwide “No Kings” Protests: A Day of Contrasting Demonstrations Hey friend, so you know how President Trump’s having this massive military parade in D.C. to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday (which, coincidentally, is also his 79th)? Well, it’s been quite the scene. The parade itself is a seriously big deal: thousands of troops, dozens of helicopters and tanks, the works. It’s being sponsored by some big names, some with close ties to Trump, including Coinbase, Palantir,…

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From Bastille Day to Pyongyang: A Look at Military Parades Around the World

From Bastille Day to Pyongyang: A Look at Military Parades Around the World

From Bastille Day to Pyongyang: A Look at Military Parades Around the World Hey friend, ever wonder about those massive military parades? They seem like a pretty big deal, and they are! Turns out, they’re a global phenomenon, with a history as rich and varied as the countries that hold them. Let’s dive in. It all started with the US Army’s 250th-anniversary parade, which, coincidentally, overlapped with President Trump’s birthday. While this was a bit unusual for peacetime America, it…

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AP-NORC Poll: Public Opinion on Trump’s Costly Military Parade

AP-NORC Poll: Public Opinion on Trump’s Costly Military Parade

AP-NORC Poll: Public Opinion on Trump’s Costly Military Parade A new AP-NORC poll reveals significant public disapproval of President Trump’s upcoming military parade. 60% of respondents deemed the parade’s estimated $25-45 million cost an inefficient use of government funds, compared to 38% who approved of the expenditure. Partisan divides were stark: 80% of Democrats, 72% of Independents, and only 35% of Republicans opposed the parade’s funding. Despite the cost concerns, 40% of respondents expressed overall approval of the event, while…

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