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Australia declares India a ‘top-tier’ security partner

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to place the Asian nation “at the heart” of Indo-Pacific and beyond

 
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared India a “top tier” security partner during a visit to the nation’s Western Naval Command.

During the visit, Albanese became the only foreign leader to ever board an Indian-built aircraft carrier.

The PM says plans are in place for India to participate for in Australia’s war games – an event which involves thousands of troops on land, sea and in the air.

The games are led by either Australia or the U.S. and include the use of major assets such as warships, fighters, bombers and artillery.

In 2017, New Zealand, Japanese and Canadian forces participated.

Albanese says the trip reflects his government’s desire “to place India at the heart of Australia’s approach to the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

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Trump picks loyalist Miller for key immigration role

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President-elect Donald Trump has named longtime adviser Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Policy in his new administration.

Vice President-elect JD Vance congratulated Miller, calling him “a fantastic pick” on social media.

Miller, known for his hardline stance on immigration, has been a central figure in Trump’s policy decisions, including the 2018 family separation policy.

He was also a prominent voice in crafting Trump’s speeches during the first administration.

Since leaving the White House, Miller has led America First Legal, a group aimed at countering the Biden administration’s policies.

Miller’s role will likely shape the administration’s direction on immigration and conservative values.

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Biden and Harris honor U.S. veterans on solemn Veterans Day

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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris observed Veterans Day together by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The solemn ceremony marked their first joint appearance since Harris’s election loss, underscoring their dedication to honouring the nation’s veterans.

Biden then addressed a crowd at Arlington National Cemetery’s ceremonial amphitheater, reflecting on the service and sacrifice of military members and their families.

In what he said was his final address there as Commander in Chief, Biden called leading and defending the nation’s military “the greatest honor” of his life.

He also announced expanded health care coverage under the PACT Act for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.

Biden concluded by honouring veterans as “the finest fighting force in the history of the world.”

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Fragments found after Qantas jet suffers engine failure

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Firefighters responded to a grassfire at Sydney Airport after a Qantas flight suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff.

The Brisbane-bound Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing on Friday with only one working engine.

Fire crews found small metal fragments in the grass along Runway 34R, where the plane experienced the failure.

Superintendent Mark Jenkins of Airservices Australia said the grassfire stretched along most of the 2.4-kilometer runway.

Sixteen firefighters battled the blaze, which was fanned by strong winds, alongside support from Fire and Rescue NSW.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the incident and has collected fragments from the engine for analysis.

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