North Korea celebrates Korean War anniversary with military parade and visits from China, Russia amid rising tensions

North Korea marked the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice with a large military parade showcasing new missiles and drones.
High-level delegations from China and Russia attended the events, their first visits since the pandemic began.
The joint presence was seen as defiance against the US and alignment over the war in Ukraine.
North Korea pledged to expand ties with Russia and China as part of an anti-Western bloc.
Tensions are escalating on the Korean peninsula between the rival Koreas and with the US over military drills and missile tests.