As the trilateral submarine treaty moves forward, analysts and former diplomats say it is intended to deepen Australia’s alignment with Washington as it reverts to “the mindset of the past”. Source link
SYDNEY. Millions of dead and rotting fish have clogged a huge stretch of river near a remote town in the Australian outback as a severe heat wave sweeps through the region. Videos posted on social media show boats plowing through a blanket of dead fish choking the water, with the bottom barely visible. The New … Read more
NEW DELHI. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region, which is located in the north. New Zealandthe US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Thursday.The quake was estimated at a depth of 10 km (6.21 mi), the USGS added. A tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake, USA Tsunami warning system said: “Dangerous tsunami … Read more
The former Labor prime minister, who led the country from 1991 to 1996, said Australia had blindly followed the United States and Britain and that China posed no tangible military threat. “What would be the point of China wanting to take over Sydney and Melbourne? Militarily, and can they ever do that?’ he said. “The … Read more
Wayne Milera has been absent from the Ravens for a key part of pre-season. But the club is not worried about the rising star. Find out why. Adelaide senior assistant coach Scott Burns says Wayne Milera will be able to face GWS in Round 1 despite being out of the club ahead of the Crows’ … Read more
Xtra Time Web Desk. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has revealed a number of plans to prepare well for the World Test Championship final against Australia in June. Indian race bowling trio Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Umesh Yadav will be handed red Duke balls to practice during IPL 2023. BCCI will arrange dukes balls for … Read more
RAND Corporation experts are available to comment on today’s announcement of the first phase of the AUKUS partnership between the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. The announcement detailed the “Pillar One” plan for the deal, which would include Australia’s purchase of US nuclear-powered submarines, the deployment of US submarines to Australia, and plans … Read more
CNN: – The United Kingdom will increase defense spending by $6 billion to “harden up” against growing threats from Russia and China, the country’s leader has announced ahead of expected talks with AUKUS partners the United States and Australia. In a statement on Sunday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to use the extra spending, … Read more
SHARE SENSITIVE TECHNOLOGY Officials did not elaborate on the planned new class of submarines, including where they would be built, but Australia’s ambassador to Washington said last week there would be a “true tripartite solution” and the program offers jobs in all three countries. Under the original AUKUS deal announced in 2021, the United States … Read more
Players led by Nathan Cleary and Damien Cook have called on the NRL to come down hard after Latrell Mitchell was the victim of vile racial abuse. A devastated Damien Cook can’t understand how racism remains so prevalent in 2023 after teammate Latrell Mitchell was the victim of foul play in Thursday’s loss to Penrith. … Read more