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[Breaking News]Rally of abductees' families

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 4 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a rally in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2025, organized by the families and supporters of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago, calling for their early return. Takaichi said that Japan has already conveyed to North Korea its wish to hold a summit with leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the issue. (Kyodo)

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Rally of abductees' families

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a rally in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2025, organized by the families and supporters of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago, calling for their early return. Takaichi said that Japan has already conveyed to North Korea its wish to hold a summit with leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the issue.

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Rally of abductees' families

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a rally in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2025, organized by the families and supporters of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago, calling for their early return. Takaichi said that Japan has already conveyed to North Korea its wish to hold a summit with leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the issue.

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Rally of abductees' families

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a rally in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2025, organized by the families and supporters of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago, calling for their early return. Takaichi said that Japan has already conveyed to North Korea its wish to hold a summit with leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the issue.

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

This photo taken on on October 10, 2025 shows a scene during a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Ding Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

This photo taken on on October 10, 2025 shows a scene during a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

A military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on October 10, 2025. The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

This photo taken on on October 10, 2025 shows a scene during a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Ding Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

A military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on October 10, 2025. The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Ding Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

A military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on October 10, 2025. The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Ding Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

This photo taken on on October 10, 2025 shows a scene during a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

A military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on October 10, 2025. The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

This photo taken on on October 10, 2025 shows a scene during a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

This photo taken on on October 10, 2025 shows a scene during a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

A military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is held in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on October 10, 2025. The DPRK held the parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a speech at the event. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), attends a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK in Pyongyang, the DPRK, on October 10, 2025. The DPRK held a military parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK. Kim Jong Un made a speech at the event, which was attended by some foreign leaders. Photo by Ding Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), gestures after a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK in Pyongyang, the DPRK, on October 10, 2025. The DPRK held a military parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK. Kim Jong Un made a speech at the event, which was attended by some foreign leaders. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows people cheering during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Zhai Jianlan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Zhai Jianlan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), delivers a speech at a grand commemorative meeting to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the DPRK, Oct. 9, 2025. The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Huang Jingwen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Zhai Jianlan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Zhai Jianlan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Zhai Jianlan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), attends a grand commemorative meeting to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the DPRK, Oct. 9, 2025. The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Zhai Jianlan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), delivers a speech at a grand commemorative meeting to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the DPRK, Oct. 9, 2025. The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Huang Jingwen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th Founding Anniversary of the WPK - North Korea

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), attends a grand commemorative meeting to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea the DPRK, Oct. 9, 2025. The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Photo by Huang Jingwen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Letter of loyalty to N. Korean leader

People march in formation in Pyongyang on Oct. 7, 2025, as they carry a letter of loyalty to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a ceremony being held later in the day ahead of the 80th anniversary on Oct. 10 of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.

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Letter of loyalty to N. Korean leader

People march in formation in Pyongyang on Oct. 7, 2025, as they carry a letter of loyalty to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a ceremony being held later in the day ahead of the 80th anniversary on Oct. 10 of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.

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Letter of loyalty to N. Korean leader

People march in formation in Pyongyang on Oct. 7, 2025, carrying a letter of loyalty to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a ceremony being held later in the day ahead of the 80th anniversary on Oct. 10 of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.

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US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

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Tightened security in Beijing

A security officer stands guard in front of the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 2, 2025, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Chinese capital the same day to attend a military parade.

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Tightened security in Beijing

A security officer stands guard in front of the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 2, 2025, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Chinese capital the same day to attend a military parade.

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Tightened security in Beijing

A security officer stands guard near the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 2, 2025, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Chinese capital the same day to attend a military parade.

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Xi Jinping Meets Kim Jong Un - Beijing

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, holds talks with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 4, 2025. Kim Jong Un is in China for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Jingwen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visting China

Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visting China

Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visting China

Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visting China

Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visting China

Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visting China

Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visting China

Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visting China

Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visting China

Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on in Beijing, China. China's Victory Day military parade serves as a powerful display of national pride and military power. This year's parade carries heightened geopolitical weight with the attendance of 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underlining China's diplomatic alliances as it presents itself as an alternative global leader. Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM