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🇯🇵👑🕊 — The Emperor of Japan Naruhito and the Empress Masako of Japan participated in a moment of silence today to remember the millions who died in World War II.

➡️ Unlike most of the conservative and nationalist parties leaders, as well veterans of the JSDF, His Imperial Majesty did not go to the Yasukuni Shrine.

📝 Japanese Emperors stopped visiting Yasukuni after it enshrined Class-A war criminals in 1978.

➡️ To mourn the 3.1 million who perished in the late war, the ceremony was held at Nippon Budokan

A moment of silence was observed during it.

 

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🇯🇵🕊📝 — Marking the 81st Anniversary of Japan's Surrender at the World War II, Prime-Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a speech about the event, with the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, and the attendance of the bereaved families of the war dead and representatives from various sectors of Japanese politics

In the late great war, the lives of approximately 3.1 million of our compatriots were lost.
Those who fell on the battlefield, worrying about the fate of their homeland and wishing for the happiness of their beloved families.
Those who became victims due to the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the bombings of various cities, the ground battles in Okinawa, and other events.
Those who passed away in distant foreign lands after the war's end.
Now, before all these spirits, I sincerely pray for the peace of their souls.

We must never forget that today's peace and prosperity of our country are built upon the precious lives of the war dead and the history of hardship.
Once again, from the bottom of my heart, I offer my deepest respect and gratitude.

We will never forget the many remains that have yet to be returned.
As a duty of the nation, we will devote all our efforts to welcoming them back to their homeland as soon as possible.

Since the end of the war, our country has consistently walked the path as a nation that values peace, and we have strived to contribute to world peace and prosperity.
We will never allow the horrors of war to be repeated.
Although 81 years have passed since the end of the war, no matter how much time flows by, we will inherit and uphold this resolute vow across generations.

Japan can play an important role in addressing the various challenges facing each country.
As a shining beacon in the Indo-Pacific, it can become a nation that is relied upon.
We will create a Japan where the generation living now and the generations of the future can hold hope, and a society that is safe and secure to live in.

In conclusion, I pray for the peace of the spirits of the war dead and the good health of their bereaved families.

August 15, Reiwa 8
Prime Minister of the Cabinet
Sanae Takaichi

 

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🇨🇳❌🇯🇵 — The Foreign Ministry of the People's Republic of China (PRC) condemns Japanese Government's officials for participating on events at the Yasukuni Shrine while marking the Japan's surrender day

China strongly deplores Japan’s negative moves related to the Yasukuni war shrine, and has lodged serious protests against Japan.

During WWII, Japan launched the war of aggression and committed horrendous crimes.

The Yasukuni war shrine is a spiritual tool and symbol of Japanese militarism. It is in fact a shrine for war criminals, as it honors 14 convicted Class-A war criminals responsible for the war of aggression.

No pretext whatsoever can hide the Japanese politicians’ true intention which is to change the verdict on the war criminals, cover up Japan’s war crimes, distort the historical facts, and pave the way for accelerating remilitarization.

This is an affront to historical justice, a challenge to the foundational norms of civilization, and a provocation against the postwar international order.

Such behaviors have been firmly rejected by the overwhelming majority of the international community.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trials.

To view and treat history correctly is an important prerequisite for Japan’s postwar return to the international community, the political foundation for Japan’s ties with neighboring countries, and more importantly, a key measure for Japan’s commitment to peaceful development.

We urge the Japanese side to do serious soul-searching on its history of aggression, make a clean break with militarism, and earn trust from its Asian neighbors and the rest of the world with concrete actions.

 

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🇺🇸🕋💧🚫 — URGENT: The previously announced plans to install Islamic wudu washing stations at DFW Airport have now been canceled.

▶️Now, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has stepped in, ordering a review and referring the matter for federal investigation over potential religious discrimination.

 

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🇰🇷🔥 — On today, August 15, 2026, Korean Independence Day, the 'National Liberation Day' from the Japanese Empire, mass protests are taking place in Central Seoul, specially around Gwanghwamun area against the Korean Government

➡️ Protesters waving Korean and American flags are seen marching and chanting across the Korean capital and calling for immediate elections in South Korea

➡️ Most of the present are supporters of the People's Power Party (PPP)

 

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🇯🇵🛠❌🇯🇵 — A Small group of far-left protesters led by the Revolutionary Labor League's Modern Society Faction held a march in Tokyo calling for the abolition of Japanese Monarchy and the demolition of Yasukuni shrine

The group however defaced the Japanese flag, which can lead to the group to be legally charged for defacing national symbols

 

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BREAKING:

Jason Arday has been found dead in his apartment in London

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead in London days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations regarding his PhD thesis.

Police confirmed the 41-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene in Battersea, treating the incident as unexpected but not suspicious. Arday had become Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023 before recent reports questioned his academic work and previous charity fundraising claims.

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🇻🇪🇮🇱✡ Maduro's son (Nicolás Maduro Guerra Aka: Nicolasito) just like his father, returns to present himself as Jewish in the Venezuelan-Israeli community.

 

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🇺🇸📞🇷🇺🇪🇺 — American journalist Tucker Carlson says Russian President Putin is a moderate for Russian politics:

“He is pro-European, it is totally insane to think he is a Russian nationalist”​

 

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🇺🇸🚫🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈⚡️ — James Talarico, a Democratic Texas state representative and the party’s 2026 nominee for U.S. Senate against Republican Ken Paxton, is facing renewed criticism over past comments describing God as “nonbinary” or “beyond gender.”

 

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🇯🇵❌🇨🇳🇰🇷 — Leader of of nationalist Sanseito, Sohei Kamiya, on the Chinese, Russian and South Korean notes of protest against members of Japanese Government visiting the controversial Yasukuni shrine:

"It's because the country's power is declining that Prime Minister Takaichi can't visit Yasukuni

If Japan were strong, even if foreign countries said something, we could just brush it off with 'Shut up'—right?"

Before blaming the Prime Minister, everyone should think about 'How can we make Japan strong? "

 

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🇵🇱 The largest military parade in Poland’s history took place in Warsaw for Armed Forces Day, marking the 106th anniversary of the 1920 Battle of Warsaw.

Nearly 2,000 troops from all Polish branches marched with NATO allies from the US, UK, Canada, France, Romania, and Croatia.

Over 300 combat vehicles rolled by, including Abrams and K2 tanks, Borsuk IFVs, Krab howitzers, HIMARS, and Patriot systems.

More than 60 aircraft flew overhead. The highlight was the first public appearance of Poland’s new F-35 “Husarz” jets, flying with F-16s, FA-50s, Apaches, and Black Hawks.

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