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AUKUS treaty deepens UK-Australia defence ties

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary in Australia alongside UK’s Carrier Strike Group – demonstrating government’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific…reports Asian Lite News A new 50 year AUKUS treaty will

July 25, 2025

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Canberra Arms Kyiv with Abrams

Australia Sends Abrams Tanks to Ukraine as Russia Launches New Wave of Strikes Australia has delivered M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a A$245 million (US$160 million) defence aid package,

July 20, 2025

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Aukus nuclear sub deal may be delayed

Trump administration review of the $360bn deal announced a month ago expected to extend beyond initial 30-day timeframe…reports Asian Lite News Australia and the UK potentially face months of more uncertainty over

July 11, 2025

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Words Won’t Stop China, Quad Must Deliver

If the Quad aims to counterbalance China’s growing influence, it must expand its focus beyond the maritime domain and address the continental dynamics of the Indo-Pacific…writes Imran Khurshid Despite early concerns that

July 4, 2025

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New Lords in Town: The Proteas!

After decades of heartbreak in knockout clashes, South Africa finally shattered a 27-year curse, clinching Test glory with a five-wicket win over Australia in the 2025 WTC Final at Lord’s on Saturday.

June 15, 2025

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Modi Meets Aussie Deputy PM in Delhi

The two leaders exchanged ideas to further strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on

June 4, 2025

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Albanese Cabinet Takes Oath Again

The Cabinet and outer ministry is largely unchanged from the end of Albanese’s first term, with the vast majority of senior leadership figures continuing in their roles…reports Asian Lite News Australian Prime

May 13, 2025

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India Defence Chief Set for Australia Trip to Bolster Ties

The Ministry of Defence emphasised that this visit highlights the growing engagement between India and Australia…reports Asian Lite News Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will embark on an official

March 3, 2025

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Australia, India sign pact to enable air-to-air refuelling

Under the arrangement, RAAF’s air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft…reports Asian Lite News Australia and India have signed an arrangement to

November 22, 2024

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Australian lawmaker who heckled King Charles censured

The censure motion condemned Thorpe’s actions as “disruptive and disrespectful…reports Asian Lite News An Indigenous lawmaker was censured by Australia’s parliament Monday for heckling King Charles about the legacy of European settlement

November 19, 2024

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