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It is set to be a busy Tuesday with several events lined up for the day.

Firstly, North Korea's Kim Jong Un will be in China for the upcoming Victory Day military parade on September 3. The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

Hanoi will host a grand military parade today to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s Independence. The 80th anniversary of the signing of Japan's surrender, which resulted in the end of World War II, will be observed across the world today.

In India, Apple is set to launch its first retail store in Bengaluru while President Droupadi Murmu will be visiting Chennai.

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Here is all that is set to take place throughout the day.

Kim Jong Un to arrive in Beijing for military parade

North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, will arrive in Beijing today ahead of his appearance at China’s Victory Day military parade on September 3. This visit is his first foray outside North Korea in six years.

In Tiananmen Square, Kim will stand alongside President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. The tightly choreographed seating underscores China’s message of solidarity among viewing “anti-Western” global powers.

Kim’s attendance at this multilateral event represents a notable shift in Pyongyang’s diplomatic posture and underscores growing integration into Beijing’s global strategic tableau.

Hearing in Trump's attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook

The US Supreme Court is set to hear the case pertaining to Cook v Trump in Washington, DC, today. The case challenges President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Cook, a Biden appointee, filed suit after being fired on August 25, with the White House citing alleged mortgage fraud. She contends this does not legally qualify as "cause" under the Federal Reserve Act.

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook listens during an open meeting of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve. File image/AP

The initial court hearing took place on August 29, where a judge did not issue an immediate ruling on Cook's request for a temporary restraining order. He instead set a deadline for today for Cook's lawyers to respond to a brief filed by the Justice Department.

Military parade in Hanoi marking 80 years of Vietnam's Independence

Hanoi will host a grand military parade today to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s Independence, a historic day when President Ho Chi Minh declared the country’s freedom from French colonial rule in 1945.

The celebrations, centred around Ba Dinh Square, will feature thousands of Vietnam People’s Army troops, police forces, and militia units marching in formation, accompanied by military vehicles, missile systems, and aircraft flyovers. The parade is expected to showcase Vietnam’s growing defence capabilities while also underlining its emphasis on peace, sovereignty, and national unity.

80th anniversary of the signing of Japan's surrender

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of Japan's surrender, marking an end to World War II. A key ceremony will take place aboard the USS Missouri, the very battleship where the formal surrender document was signed in Tokyo Bay in 1945. The event, located at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, is expected to draw military veterans, dignitaries, and government officials from the US and its allied nations.

The ceremony will feature a moment of silence, a formal reading of the surrender terms, and a tribute to the millions of lives lost during the conflict. In Washington, DC, a wreath-laying ceremony is scheduled at the National WWII Memorial, a poignant tribute to the service members who fought and sacrificed. Meanwhile, Japan will also hold its own solemn ceremony to honour the war dead.

Apple’s first retail store to open in Bengaluru

Apple Inc is set to open its first store in Bengaluru, the technological capital of India, today. The new store, Apple Hebbal, will be the company’s first outlet in South India and third overall in the country. It joins Apple BKC in Mumbai, Apple Saket in Delhi, and the Apple Store online as part of Apple’s growing retail presence in India.

A new Apple store is set to open in Bengaluru today. Image courtesy: apple.com

The new store will offer tailored services to customers. Shoppers can book personalised sessions with Apple Specialists, receive technical assistance at the Genius Bar, or use the Apple Pickup area for online order collection. In addition, the store provides in-person Personal Setup support and helps users switch to iOS.

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Chennai

President Droupadi Murmu will be in Chennai to participate in the 120th foundation day celebrations of City Union Bank. She will also attend a function at Chennai Trade Centre in  Nandambakkam. The President will stay at Raj Bhavan, Guindy, and will leave for Tiruchi by an IAF aircraft the next day.

With inputs from agencies