Australian nuclear subs not for ‘imminent attack’ or ‘regime change’, envoy promises

The nuclear submarines at the center of the row between Canberra and Paris will be used to “project power” into the Indo-Pacific region but not launch an “imminent” attack against anyone, Australia’s ambassador to the US has said. … Read More >Australian nuclear subs not for ‘imminent attack’ or ‘regime change’, envoy promises

Australia’s Morrison contradicts Biden, says US knew Canberra didn’t warn France about ditching submarine deal in favor of AUKUS

Canberra had kept Washington updated on its dealings with France, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists, despite US President Joe Biden earlier saying that he thought Paris knew about the AUKUS pact beforehand. … Read More >Australia’s Morrison contradicts Biden, says US knew Canberra didn’t warn France about ditching submarine deal in favor of AUKUS

EU postpones free trade talks with Australia for second time in wake of simmering multibillion-dollar submarine deal row

The European Union has postponed its trade negotiations with Australia for the second time a month after Canberra decided to ditch a deal with France for nuclear-powered submarines in favor of that with the US and the UK. … Read More >EU postpones free trade talks with Australia for second time in wake of simmering multibillion-dollar submarine deal row

IAEA chief says AUKUS deal could spark race for nuclear subs, task force will investigate safeguards & legality

The UN’s nuclear watchdog has reportedly set up a team to probe the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, warning that the pact between the US, UK and Australia had raised proliferation fears over its potential to trigger an arms race. … Read More >IAEA chief says AUKUS deal could spark race for nuclear subs, task force will investigate safeguards & legality