Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Pentagon to invest $400M in Australian rare earth mine
Australia is developing the world’s first primary scandium mine at Syerston after a $400 million Pentagon loan commitment. The project aims to strengthen Western supply and support defense, aerospace, and data center industries.
August 8, 2026
Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI
Australia announces plans to regulate AI data centres' power and water use while strengthening copyright protections for creators.
July 15, 2026
Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific
Roughly one-fifth of the world's oil normally flows through the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has been throttled; 80% of that oil is destined for Asia, according to the International Energy Agency.
May 4, 2026
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Day 34: All you need to know about the US-Israel war on Iran
Drone strike hits US site in Baghdad, missiles launched from Yemen and Iran, while European and UK-led talks urge de-escalation and reopening of Hormuz, as conflict spreads across multiple fronts and threatens global stability.
April 2, 2026
Trump, Australia sign critical minerals agreement, discuss submarine deal
Trump and Australian PM Albanese signed a rare earth and critical minerals deal to secure supply, contributing $1 billion each, while discussing AUKUS submarine projects and strengthening US-Australia strategic ties.
October 20, 2025