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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.

🇯🇵🕊📝 — 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

🇨🇳❌🇯🇵 — 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.

🇺🇸🕋💧🚫 — 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.

🇰🇷🔥 — 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)

🇯🇵🛠❌🇯🇵 — 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

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.

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

🇺🇸🚫🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈⚡️ — 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.”

🇯🇵❌🇨🇳🇰🇷 — 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? "

🇵🇱 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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🇮🇱🇸🇾 — The Israeli Air Force carried out four airstrikes overnight on Abu al-Duhur Air Base in eastern Idlib, Syria, targeting the runway.

The base houses Syria's fledgling post-Assad Air Force, including roughly two restored Su-22s, several L-39 trainers, and older helicopters.

The strikes came after footage emerged showing Su-22s conducting training flights over northern Syria.

🇺🇸🇮🇱🇸🇾 — US Special Envoy Tom Barrack:

Russian Forces Capture Malaya Tokmachka

Units of the Dnepr Volunteer Corps have fully secured control over the settlement of Malaya Tokmachka on the Orekhov direction. The area is now free from Ukrainian forces.

Fighting has reportedly moved into the nearby city of Orekhov. Control over this strategic hub is viewed as a key indicator of momentum toward Zaporozhye. Sources describe significant internal panic within Ukrainian command regarding the proximity of Russian troops to the Dnieper River.

While the capture marks a tactical victory, reports indicate heavy casualties on both sides. The battle for Malaya Tokmachka is being compared to Stalingrad in terms of intensity and loss of life.

🇺🇸✝️❌🇮🇷🏴 — On August 18, 2026, protests broke out in Dearborn, State of Michigan, as Christian Nationalists led by activist Jake Lang clashed with Shia Muslims crowds around the city during his Crusader March

➡️ On videos shared by Freedom News' Oliya Scootcaster, anti-Islam Protesters gathered outside the Henry Ford Centennial Library, where the main clashes broke out after counter protesters pointed their guns at local protesters and police officers, leading to arrests

📝 Lang was joined by Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell with both speaking at Dearborn City Council meeting.

🗣 Lang addressed the council inside with remarks accusing Dearborn Muslims of stealing jobs and pushing people of other religions out of political positions.

"These people are looking to destroy. They are looking to outbreed us. The Muslims have not come here to assimilate," Lang said. "They have come to steal the wealth of this land."

"Go back to your country!" Jake Lang yelled at counter-protesters, as his supporters clapped. "Zohran Mamdani is a homosexual!"
🚫 The events, as expected, were condemned by Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammmoud, a Shia Lebanese Muslim that said that Muslims belong in Dearborn as muslim anyone on Lang's crowds

🤚🤝🇵🇸🇮🇷❌✝️ — During the protests in Dearborn Michigan, Muslims and National-Socialists join forces and chanting together:

🇵🇸🇮🇷❌✝️ — Large Crowd of Locals and Counter-Protesters try to chase Jake Lang down the road as he leaves his Anti-Islam event in Dearborn Michigan

🇪🇸🇲🇦 Fresh footage of a new Moroccan illegals' attempt to break into Ceuta.

🏴‍☠️👺❌🇫🇷 — French government embroiled in taxpayer data hack decried as country's 'most serious' ever, reports Le Monde

➡️ A third cyber attack, within a month, occurred today, targeting the French tax system.

📝 The damage-control operation has failed to convince. After the revelation on Thursday, August 13, of a major cyberattack targeting France's tax authority, the government has sought, with mixed results, to manage the crisis sparked by an incident that once again exposed the digital vulnerabilities of the country's public services.

➡️ In a sign of the seriousness of the situation in which the government now finds itself entangled, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has taken up the matter personally. On Monday, August 17, he convened a crisis meeting on the hacking of the tax service, the DGFIP, which affected the data of 678,000 individuals and businesses.