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President Donald Trump praised China’s military parade in Beijing as “beautiful” but said the United States should have been acknowledged in President Xi Jinping’s speech, citing America’s support to China during World War II, according to Reuters.

The ceremony, marking 80 years since Japan’s defeat, drew global attention with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in attendance.

Afterward, Trump posted a sarcastic message suggesting Xi, Putin, and Kim were “plotting against the US,” a remark the Kremlin brushed off as irony, Reuters reported.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged full support for Russia’s military efforts during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on September 3, 2025. The talks coincided with China’s World War II victory celebrations, marking a rare joint appearance of Kim, Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Reuters reported.

Kim described backing Russia as a “fraternal duty,” reaffirming North Korea’s commitment to its defense treaty with Moscow. Putin thanked North Korea for its military support in Ukraine, where around 2,000 North Korean soldiers are reported to have died, with more troops expected.

The summit highlighted strengthening ties among the three nations, signaling a united stance against Western influence. Putin also invited Kim to visit Russia, further deepening the growing partnership, according to Reuters.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s decision to revoke over $2.2bn in research grants to Harvard University, calling the move ideologically driven and a violation of the First Amendment. The court found that claims of addressing campus anti-Semitism were a “smokescreen” for targeting the university.

Harvard had refused to comply with demands to change admissions, disciplinary policies, and diversity programs, arguing the measures threatened academic freedom. Critics said the funding cuts were politically motivated rather than a genuine effort to combat discrimination, according to Al Jazeera.

An overcrowded boat carrying more than 100 people capsized on Tuesday in Niger State, Nigeria, after hitting a submerged tree stump on the Kainji Reservoir. The vessel, which set off from Tungan Sule village for a condolence visit, lost contact shortly after departure and was later found capsized, according to Al Jazeera.

Rescue teams have recovered at least 60 bodies, with others still missing. Survivors said the boat was overloaded, a frequent cause of such disasters. Some victims have already been buried, while several remain in critical condition.

Boat accidents are common in Nigeria’s river communities, especially during the rainy season, Al Jazeera reported.