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AUKUS alliance organising final details

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3 years ago

March 14, 2023

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The deal is set to include nuclear-powered submarines and defence security in the Indo-Pacific region

The leaders are ironing out details to see Australia supplied with nuclear-powered submarines, as part of the AUKUS alliance.

Speaking to reporters, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the AUKUS deal will see Australia buy as many as five nuclear-powered subs.

Broadly, the 2021 pact aims to counter threats in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly those posed by China.

But while British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says Beijing’s “behaviour over the past few years has been concerning” – this partnership is far bigger than any one country.

Sunak has also pledged to increase defence spending by nearly £5 billion over the next two years to counter emerging threats from hostile states.

£3 billion of this extra spending will be earmarked to support the pact.

But the opposition Labour party says this is not enough and the Conservatives are “failing to secure Britain’s national defence for the future.”

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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5 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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