Daily News Brief

China Showcases Military Might in Beijing day Parade

BEIJING-China conducted a large-scale military parade in‌ Beijing today, September 3, 2025, displaying its⁣ growing military⁤ capabilities‍ and signaling strategic ambitions. The event, held to ⁣commemorate ⁤the 75th anniversary​ of the founding ⁤of⁤ the People’s Republic of⁤ China,‌ featured an array of advanced weaponry, including hypersonic missiles, drones,‍ and ‍modernized ⁣naval vessels, alongside a display of personnel from‍ all branches of the People’s Liberation Army.

The parade underscores China’s rapid military ‌modernization and its increasing assertiveness on the global stage. this exhibition of power comes amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea, ongoing concerns over⁤ Taiwan, and a broader competition ​with the United States for influence in the ​Indo-Pacific region.Experts suggest the⁢ display is‌ intended both for domestic consumption-reinforcing national pride and the communist Party’s legitimacy-and as a message ‌to ⁣international adversaries and allies alike regarding china’s evolving military strength.

Elsewhere,Jamaica ‍held a general election on September 3,2025. U.S. Secretary of⁤ State Marco Rubio visited Mexico ⁢today, September 3, 2025. ‌The⁣ Toronto international Film Festival commenced tomorrow,September 4,2025.

Houthis Release Hostage Video Amidst Escalating Tensions

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have released a video featuring some of the individuals they are holding. Houthi officials have not yet commented on the potential release of these individuals. This advancement follows recent pledges by the rebels to target ships associated with companies having Israeli ties. Yesterday, Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile towards Israel, which was intercepted by Israeli defence systems.

U.S.-India Joint Satellite Launched

The inaugural joint satellite project between the United States and India was successfully launched from India’s southeastern coast this morning. This radar satellite, a collaborative effort between NASA and India’s space agency, is designed to map nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces. The culmination of over a decade of development, this mission represents a significant milestone in international space cooperation.

Ivory coast President Seeks Fourth term

Alassane Ouattara,the current president of the Ivory Coast,has announced his intention to pursue a fourth term in office. This announcement comes as multiple opposition candidates have been disqualified from participating in the upcoming October elections.Despite a two-term limit stipulated by Ivorian law, the nation’s highest judicial body previously upheld Ouattara’s argument that his term count was reset following the adoption of a new constitution in 2016.

Upcoming Events

• The U.S. Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce it’s latest interest rate decision in Washington, D.C. today.
• A mission carrying a Japanese, Russian, and U.S.crew is slated to launch to the International Space Station from Florida tomorrow.
• South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho hyun will hold discussions with U.S.Secretary of State marco Rubio in Washington, D.C. tomorrow.
• A state of emergency in Myanmar is set to expire tomorrow,pending any renewal.