July 16, 2026
It comes as Xi seeks to flex China's geopolitical clout by casting Beijing as the custodian of a post-US international order
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were the guests of honour, and flanked Xi at the parade
It marks the first time the trio have appeared together in public
Vietnam celebrates 80th anniversary of declaration of independence with thousands of troops joining parade in centre of Hanoi
Russia's Putin, North Korea's Kim to join the Sept 3 spectacle, a part of 'memory war' against Western World War Two narratives
Largest outpouring of protests against Trump has been staged since his return to power
The protests marks the largest outpouring of opposition to Trump's presidency since he returned to power in January
A minute's silence is held after the king inspects the parade, which marks his official birthday
