Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade
Putin invoked the Soviet victory in World War II to rally his army in Ukraine, saying ‘our heroes move forward’.
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North Korea’s Kim, Putin to attend parade in China marking end of WWII
Beijing says 26 world leaders will attend the event in Tiananmen Square, overseen by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
![Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China attend training in advance of a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Beijing, China, on August 20, 2025 [Maxim Shemetov/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-28T034835Z_1977828964_RC2WAGA6QVRG_RTRMADP_3_WW2-ANNIVERSARY-CHINA-PARADE-1756355674.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end
Chinese military to showcase advanced fighter planes, missile systems on 80th anniversary of end of World War II.
Japan minister visits controversial shrine to mark World War II anniversary
Japan marks 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender to Allied forces.
![A man displays a Rising Sun flag as people stand in line to pray during their visit to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, in Tokyo, Japan, on August 15, 2025 [Manami Yamada/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-15T004610Z_417215774_RC2B7GAYM69O_RTRMADP_3_WW2-ANNIVERSARY-JAPAN-SHRINE-1755238408.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Nagasaki marks 80th anniversary of US atomic bomb attack on Japan
Nagasaki’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral was rebuilt in 1959 after being almost completely destroyed in the explosion.
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Floating lanterns for peace on 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
Hundreds gathered near the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima to mark 80 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb.
Published On 6 Aug 2025
Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing
Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, warns of the dangers of rising global militarism.
![People pray in front of the cenotaph for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing, at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima western Japan, August 6, 2025 [Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-06T014122Z_1104035420_RC291GAWQN31_RTRMADP_3_WW2-ANNIVERSARY-HIROSHIMA-1754464468.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Genocide or tragedy? Ukraine, Poland at odds over Volyn massacre of 1943
More than 80 years ago, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army stormed villages, slaughtering tens of thousands of ethnic Poles.
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France honours veterans on 81st anniversary of D-Day
Thousands gathered in Normandy for the 81st D-Day anniversary, honouring the WWII invasion.
Published On 6 Jun 2025
Argentina’s top court finds Nazi files ‘of global significance’ in basement
Nazi propaganda materials dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of Argentina’s Supreme Court.
Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle
Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.
