7 h. ago Israeli military says it controls nearly half of Gaza City in push for takeover

Israel controls 40 per cent of Gaza City, a military spokesperson said on Thursday, as its bombardment forced more Palestinians from their homes there, while thousands of residents defied Israeli orders to leave, remaining behind in the ruins in the path of Israel’s latest advance. Gaza health authorities said Israeli fire across the enclave had killed at least 53 people on Thursday, mostly in Gaza City, where Israeli forces have advanced through the outer suburbs and were a few kilometres from...

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12 h. ago China’s drone display at Victory Day parade signals new era of air power

Among the many pieces of advanced military hardware showcased during Wednesday’s Victory Day parade in Beijing were at least four unnamed drones, at least one of which was a “loyal wingman”, a stealth attack drone supposedly capable of coordinated aerial warfare alongside crewed jets, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The appearance left military observers to speculate about what they had seen, and raised many new questions. Some experts believe the advanced aircraft are capable of hypersonic...

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39 h. ago What China’s display of military might and diplomacy mean for the U.S.

What China’s display of military might and diplomacy mean for the U.S.  PBS

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42 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying authoritarian strength

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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42 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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52 h. ago Nuclear missiles and ‘loyal wingmen’: 8 surprises from China’s military parade

China’s military parade on Wednesday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II showcased various new weapons systems, including some surprises from key areas like nuclear missiles and advanced drones. Below are the surprises and takeaways from China’s display of its newest weapons systems, ranging from its new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) playing a role as loyal wingmen for a next generation of fighter jets. New nuclear...

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55 h. ago Analysis: China’s military display shows it has the might to back up Xi’s vision of a new world order

Analysis: China’s military display shows it has the might to back up Xi’s vision of a new world order  CNN

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55 h. ago Xi Jinping leads Beijing parade displaying China’s military power

Xi Jinping leads Beijing parade displaying China’s military power  Al Jazeera

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57 h. ago The weapons and military units on display in China’s major parade

The weapons and military units on display in China’s major parade  AP News

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59 h. ago China displays military strength in parade on 80th anniversary of WWII's end

China displays military strength in parade on 80th anniversary of WWII's end  Politico

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59 h. ago China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII

China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII  AP News

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59 h. ago Watch: New ICBM missile on display at China's military parade

Watch: New ICBM missile on display at China's military parade  BBC

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60 h. ago ‘Carrier killer’, China’s Himars, latest tanks on display at Victory Day parade

‘Carrier killer’, China’s Himars, latest tanks on display at Victory Day parade  South China Morning Post

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60 h. ago China displays its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade

China displays its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade  AP News

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61 h. ago In photos: China's military might on display with Putin and Kim Jong Un in attendance

In photos: China's military might on display with Putin and Kim Jong Un in attendance  CNBC

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65 h. ago China military parade updates: Xi lunches with Putin and Kim after display of military might

China military parade updates: Xi lunches with Putin and Kim after display of military might  Reuters

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3 d. ago China will show off its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade

China will show off its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade  AP News

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3 d. ago China: Beijing tightens control for military parade marking Xi's big moment on world stage

China: Beijing tightens control for military parade marking Xi's big moment on world stage  BBC

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6 d. ago Early ‘Red Star Over China’ editions unveiled to mark WWII anniversary

The first Chinese edition of Red Star Over China, an influential book that gave people in the West an understanding of Mao Zedong and the Communist Party, is on display for the first time in Shanghai as China marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The 1937 book was written by American journalist Edgar Snow, the first Westerner to meet Mao and other early party leaders. In 1936, Snow visited Yanan, the party’s headquarters following the Long March, which had concluded the previous...

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6 d. ago Red Star Over China early editions unveiled to mark WWII anniversary

The first Chinese edition of Red Star Over China, an influential book that gave people in the West an understanding of Mao Zedong and the Communist Party, is on display for the first time in Shanghai as China marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The 1937 book was written by American journalist Edgar Snow, the first Westerner to meet Mao and other early party leaders. In 1936, Snow visited Yanan, the party’s headquarters following the Long March, which had concluded the previous...

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