Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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‘This is unforgivable’: World demands answers as Is­raeli strikes kill aid workers from UK, Australia and Poland

World leaders are demanding answers after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, on April 1, killed seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen, hailing from the UK, Australia, Poland, the US, and Palestine.

Chinese Foreign Minister visits Australia and New Zealand after 7 years to stabilize trade ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Australia and New Zealand after 7 years on a significant tour aimed at strengthening trade ties between the countries.

Australia unveils plan for largest navy buildup since World War II

Australia has allocated more than $35 billion for the decade-long defense project to strengthen its naval capabilities, marking its largest naval expansion since World War II.

Australia implements stricter visa regulations, tougher English tests for students and workers to cut migration

Australia’s government will implement tighter visa rules, restricting the entry of international students and low-skilled workers, under the plan to reduce immigration.

President Xi and PM Albanese agree to improve China-Australia ties in landmark Beijing meeting

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reported "significant progress" in relations with China following talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his four-day state visit.

From Flames to Floods in 24 hours — Extreme Weather strikes Australia’s Victoria State

In less than 24 hours after bushfires forced residents in parts of Victoria state to evacuate, heavy rain is now causing flash floods and river swellings in the region.

UK awards BAE nearly $5 billion contract for AUKUS submarine program

The United Kingdom awarded a 4 billion pound ($4.9 billion) contract to three UK-based companies for the design and construction of a nuclear-powered attack submarine, as part of the country's AUKUS program with Australia and the US.

Defense and security leaders discuss key issues at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Senior officials from approximately 24 major intelligence agencies around the world recently convened in a covert meeting during the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, according to five anonymous sources who spoke with Reuters. These meetings, organized by the Singapore...

Australia, UK and US unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine project

The leaders of the US, the UK and Australia unveiled an ambitious multibillion-dollar plan for a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines amid growing concern about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Australia expected to buy five US nuclear submarines as part of AUKUS

Australia is set to purchase up to five US Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines in 2030s as part of AUKUS pact with the United States and the United Kingdom, according to four US officials.

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South Korea’s KAI signs $1.4 billion deal to launch mass production of homegrown KF-21 fighter jets

Nine years after the development of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae began, the Korean government finalized a significant deal with Korea Aerospace Industries for the production of 20 fighter jets