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Macron expects 'clarifications' from Biden over submarine snub
AFP, Published on 22/09/2021
» PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron will Wednesday press US counterpart Joe Biden for "clarifications" when the two leaders speak for the first time since a fierce row erupted over the sale of submarines to Australia, France's government spokesman said.
France wins EU backing in sub row with US
AFP, Published on 21/09/2021
» BRUSSELS: European ministers rallied around France on Tuesday over the US and Australian decision to strip Paris of a submarine supply contract, as the dispute threatened to delay trade talks with Washington and Canberra.
Biden bids to renew US leadership in UN speech
AFP, Published on 21/09/2021
» UNITED NATIONS, US: President Joe Biden will tell the world Tuesday that the United States wants to avoid a Cold War with China, while pivoting from continuous post-9/11 conflicts to an era of US-led diplomacy.
EU rallies behind angry France in US row but Biden budges on travel
AFP, Published on 21/09/2021
» UNITED NATIONS: Tensions rocked the Western alliance Monday as European Union leaders backed France in its anger over a scuppered mega-contract, but US President Joe Biden addressed a key European grievance by easing Covid travel restrictions.
US to end travel bans for vaccinated passengers 'early November'
AFP, Published on 20/09/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States announced Monday it will lift Covid travel bans on all air passengers in November if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing and contact tracing.
US to lift Covid travel ban for vaccinated EU, UK passengers: reports
AFP, Published on 20/09/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States will lift an 18-month-old travel ban on the European Union and Britain, allowing vaccinated travelers to enter beginning in November, reports said Monday.
China neighbours worry Australia sub deal will destabilise region
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2021
» France isn’t the only country upset about a new security pact between the US, UK and Australia: Some Southeast Asian nations are also worried the partnership could provoke China and spur a regional arms race.
France accuses Australia, US of 'lying' in escalating crisis
AFP, Published on 19/09/2021
» PARIS: France on Saturday accused Australia and the United States of lying over a ruptured Australian contract to buy French submarines, saying a grave crisis was underway between the allies after Paris recalled its ambassadors.
Indonesia frets about new regional arms race
Published on 18/09/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesia says it is worried about an arms race in the region after neighbouring Australia announced plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as part of a new Indo-Pacific security alliance with the United States and Britain.
Australia shrugs off China anger on nuclear subs
AFP, Published on 18/09/2021
» SYDNEY: Australia on Friday shrugged off Chinese anger over its decision to acquire US nuclear-powered submarines, while vowing to defend the rule of law in airspace and waters where Beijing has staked hotly contested claims.