Donald Trump accused Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un of “conspiring against the United States” during China’s WWII anniversary parade in Beijing — only to reverse himself hours later, praising the event as a “beautiful ceremony.” The incident reveals Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy and its global impact.
China is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, followed by a grand military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end. With leaders like Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, and Kim Jong Un in attendance, the events highlight Beijing’s expanding influence, shifting alliances, and the growing rivalry with the United States.
At the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, Rajnath Singh called out Pakistan over cross-border terrorism, urged united global action, and reiterated India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s development and regional peace.