Why Australian PM got 40 minutes with President Biden

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3 years ago

November 14, 2022

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Phnom Penh for the East Asia and ASEAN summits

During the 40 minute conversation, the two leaders discussed the critical AUKUS alliance between the UK, U.S., and Australia.

Coincidentally, the 40 minute conversation comes just hours before Biden is set to meet with China’s Xi Jinping.

Finding stability in the Indo-Pacific was front and centre during the discussion as both leaders face shared challenges.

A great discussion with @POTUS @JoeBiden about the shared challenges we face, and how Australia and the United States are working together to solve them. pic.twitter.com/DaPiW5Ytcf
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) November 13, 2022

The leaders also spoke about climate change and tackling environmental issues.

A pleasure to meet with @POTUS Joe Biden in Cambodia. We spoke about our shared values and our commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific. pic.twitter.com/Kd2H8cx3s3
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) November 13, 2022

“Australia’s standing in the region has risen and that is a benefit for those who have respect for Australia’s position…
The United States is one of those.”
Anthony Albanese told reporters

I met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss U.S.-Australia Alliance priorities, including supporting ASEAN, our security partnership with the United Kingdom, and tackling the climate crisis. pic.twitter.com/ah36LPQG8p
— President Biden (@POTUS) November 13, 2022

The Australian leader also met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, but a question mark looms over whether he will met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

“I had a brief conversation with Premier Li, it was very positive, it was constructive.
I’ve said repeatedly about the relationship with China that we should co-operate where we we can and that dialogue is always a good thing.”
Anthony albanese told reporters

China and Australia’s relationship has been on the rocks recently, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Relations between the two began to dwindle amid the Covid-19 pandemic, when Australia backed the idea for an independent inquiry into the origins of the virus.

China is one of Australia’s largest trading partners and began to use this against the country down under.

China began to make changes to its trade policies, which was ultimately seen as an attempt to economically punish Australia.

However, new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is open to dialogue and cooperation.

“I think there is a great deal of goodwill here, certainly from Australia.
I have no reason to think there’s not goodwill on the Chinese side as well.”
Anthony albanese told reporters

Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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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.

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5 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

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.

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February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

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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