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China high on the agenda as Quad leaders meet in Melbourne
Leaders from the Quad alliance have met in Melbourne for high stakes talks between Australia, the US, India and Japan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has joined leaders from Australia, India and Japan for a meeting with the Quad.
The meeting, lasting around 20 minutes, kicked off with Australia’s Foreign Affairs minister Marise Payne thanking leaders for coming together and making the journey to Australia for the meeting.
Payne highlighted that on the agenda was to be discussions about maritime security, cyber security, critical tech Issues as well as counterterrorism, climate change and vaccine delivery.
Quad leaders also highlighted a milestone delivering over 500 million vaccines in the region to tackle the ongoing pandemic.
The attention quickly turned to China
The US‘ Antony Blinken reiterated that the Quad all share concerns in regards to the communist nation, and all leaders seemed to agree with Blinken’s statement that China has become more aggressive in recent years.
Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison stated that what the world is seeing right now is “the first in at least 80 years”
Antony Blinken heads off to Fiji on Saturday, in the meantime leaders will continue these very important talks in Melbourne.
Blinken has also since touched on the crisis happening on Russia’s border with Ukraine, and says that an invasion by Moscow into Kyiv could occur “at any time, even during the Winter Olympics” that are currently being held in Beijing, China.
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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces
Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.
Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.
Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.
The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.
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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.
Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.
Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.
The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.
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