Australia, US and UK sign the AUKUS deal

Australia has commenced on a mission to equip its navy with nuclear-powered submarines in a defense alliance with the UK and US. Peter Dutton, Defense Minister of Australia has signed an agreement with the diplomats from US and UK. This agreement allows them in exchanging the sensitive naval nucl...

Kamala Harris to meet Emmanuel Macron amid France-US tensions

US Vice-President Kamala Harris met with Emmanuel Macron, French President on 10th November. The Vice-President will be trying to mend relationships with France which have been quite rocky after the submarines contract was cancelled.

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• Ka...

France doubtful about AUKUS deal, wary of Indo-Pacific tensions

Christophe Penot, the France envoy for the Indo-Pacific said that, France will not be supporting the new trilateral security partnership between Australia, UK and the United States. He said the it could increase tensions in the China-US. relations.

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Australia assures Singapore of promoting 'stable and secure' Asia Pacific through AUKUS

Australia has assured Singapore that its recent defense pact with the United States and the United Kingdom will promote a stable and secure Asia Pacific region, as told by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on October 27.

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• Singapore welcomes Aust...