NTD News: #Australia Buying Nuclear-Powered Attack #Submarines From US; After Effects of #Bank Failures | NTD Good Morning

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#Australia’s defense minister said a deal to buy #nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States was necessary to counter the biggest conventional military buildup in the region since World War II. https://www.ntd.com/australia-says-nuclear-subs-needed-to-counter-militarization_907208.html

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of #Tomahawk cruise missiles to #Australia in a deal valued at up to $895 million, the Pentagon said.

https://www.ntd.com/us-state-department-approves-potential-sale-of-tomahawk-missiles-to-australia-pentagon_907966.html

Millions of #fish have washed up dead in southeastern #Australia in a die-off that authorities and scientists say is caused by depleted oxygen levels in the river after recent floods and hot weather. https://www.ntd.com/millions-of-dead-fish-wash-up-in-australia_908289.html

Under a cloudless sky, 20,000 eclipse chasers crowded a tiny outpost to watch a rare #SolarEclipse plunge part of #Australia’s northwest coast into brief midday darkness Thursday while temporarily cooling the tropical heat.
https://www.ntd.com/awesome-solar-eclipse-wows-viewers-in-australia-indonesia_914481.html

The driver of a bus was charged after the vehicle carrying #wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in #Australia’s wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25 in the nation’s most deadly road accident in almost 30 years, police said. https://www.ntd.com/driver-charged-after-bus-carrying-wedding-guests-in-australia-rolls-over-killing-10-and-injuring-25_924860.html

In #Australia, a breastfeeding counselor and mother of three faces constant #censorship over her views on motherhood. Jasmine Sussex tells us exactly what’s happening with breastfeeding in Australia. https://www.ntd.com/australian-mom-censored-for-stating-only-mothers-breastfeed-objecting-to-trans-breastfeeding_927482.html

In 1939 #Australia, two brothers follow a dream and embark on a 500-mile journey on foot across New South Wales in #TwinRivers. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they meet a fellow traveler, changing the course of their journey and ultimately their lives.
https://ept.ms/TwinRivers

#Australia’s Foreign Minister raised concerns about the #SolomonIslands.

A day earlier, the Solomon president signed a deal with #China on police cooperation: One of nine deals struck during his visit to Beijing. https://www.ntd.com/trojan-horse-in-the-pacific-china-solomon-islands-policing-pact-riles-the-west_930322.html

The U.S. Foreign Relations Senate Committee has triggered the start of the process of attaining U.S. Congressional approval for the United States to temporarily give #Australia two nuclear-powered #submarines, alongside other measures to deepen further defense sharing with members of the pro-liberty AUKUS defence alliance. https://www.ntd.com/senate-foreign-relations-committee-approves-transfer-of-nuclear-submarines-to-australia_931151.html

The United States commissioned a #warship in Sydney, #Australia—the first time a U.S. Navy vessel joined active service at a foreign port—as the two close allies step up their military ties in response to #China’s expanding regional reach.
https://www.ntd.com/uss-canberra-us-commissions-first-navy-warship-in-foreign-port_932447.html

Three U.S. #Marines have died and 20 others have been injured after their aircraft crashed in northern #Australia during routine exercises, the U.S. military said. https://www.ntd.com/3-us-marines-killed-20-injured-in-air-crash-in-australia_938534.html

#Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen highlighted a shared goal with #Australia: safeguarding a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
https://www.ntd.com/taiwan-president-safeguard-free-open-indo-pacific-australian-lawmakers-echo-message-on-taipei-visit_944252.html

A U.S. citizen has been charged in #Arizona over online comments that allegedly incited what police describe as a “religiously motivated terrorist attack” in #Australia a year ago in which six people died, officials said.
https://www.ntd.com/arizona-man-charged-over-online-posts-that-allegedly-incited-australian-attack-in-which-6-died_958757.html

#Australia relies heavily on deliveries of fuel from the #MiddleEast, some of which traverse sea lanes currently under attack in the #RedSea by Iran-backed #Houthi rebels. That’s the backdrop to the United States’ request for Australia to send naval forces.
https://www.ntd.com/us-asks-australia-to-protect-shipping-interests-by-sending-vessels-to-red-sea_961097.html

#Australia is getting a major defense boost amid tensions with #China. Its defense minister Richard Marles said the country plans to invest $35 billion over the next decade to build its largest navy since World War II. https://www.ntd.com/australia-to-invest-35-billion-to-boost-defense_974464.html

#Australia sent warnings to #China over policing #Hawaii’s closest neighbor, while the country’s spy chief called out a former politician, saying he sold out the country to a foreign spy ring.
https://www.ntd.com/no-role-for-china-in-pacific-policing-australia_976639.html

“Definitely piqued my interest in ancient Chinese culture.”

#ShenYun Performing Arts kicked off its #Australia tour last week, performing at the Gold Coast’s Home of the Arts.
https://www.ntd.com/shenyun/breathtaking-aussies-captivated-by-shen-yuns-revival-of-ancient-chinese-culture_976767.html

“Well, it’s a fantastic performance.”

#ShenYun Performing Arts visited the Sydney Capitol Theatre in #Australia, to showcase 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture, and it left theatergoers in awe of its artistry. https://buff.ly/43hObKJ

#ShenYun Performing Arts took the stage at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth, #Australia. The performance’s goal is to revive 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Here’s what Australian politician Neil Thomson had to say about it: “Colorful, joyous, and very gentle in terms of the delicacy that was presented. The dancing was very professional, and it was a wonderful experience tonight.” https://buff.ly/3TJCgkB