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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Not delivering any Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia explored as option in US congressional report

A new United States congressional report openly contemplates not selling any nuclear submarines to Australia as promised under the Aukus agreement because America wants to retain control of the submarines for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan. The report by the US Congressional Research Service, Congress's policy research arm, posits an alternative military division of labour under which the submarines earmarked for sale to Australia are instead retained under US command to be sailed out of Australian bases.
US politics
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I don't like you either': diplomats hold their breath as Trump chides Rudd over previous comments

Donald Trump met warmly with Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese, dismissed past tensions with Kevin Rudd, and signed a major critical minerals deal.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia DW 10/20/2025

The United States and Australia agreed on rare earth minerals and supported AUKUS while the U.S. acted to reduce reliance on China.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Australian film producers and experts call Trump tariff proposal bizarre' and impossible to enforce

Australia will oppose a proposed 100% US tariff on Australian-made films, arguing such a levy is impractical given the global nature of film production.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Donald Trump clashes with Australian ABC journalist and confirms Albanese meeting

Donald Trump confronted ABC journalist John Lyons about personal business questions, accused him of harming Australia, and confirmed an upcoming face-to-face meeting with Anthony Albanese.
Agriculture
fromFortune
6 months ago

Trump defeats Australia's mad cow disease restrictions in deal to ship American beef overseas

Australia will reduce restrictions on U.S. beef imports, claiming biosecurity will not be compromised.
Media industry
fromPoynter
7 months ago

Journalists were injured - and maybe even targeted - while covering immigration protests in Los Angeles - Poynter

An Australian reporter was shot by law enforcement while covering immigration protests in Los Angeles.
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