Your Monday Briefing: China’s Saudi-Iran Deal
Also, Xi Jinping loyalists stack China’s leadership and Australia revives an Aboriginal alcohol ban.
Australia
No foreign agent registry timeline as Australia warns of ‘unprecedented’ interference
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino did not say whether he will meet calls from security experts who say Canada could have a registry in place as soon as this summer.
Inside One of the World’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Projects
Hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested in a high-tech gamble to make hydrogen clean, cheap and widely available. In Australia’s Outback, that starts with 10 million new solar panels.
Your Friday Briefing: Australia’s U.S. Nuclear Submarine Deal
Also, Russia hits targets across Ukraine.
Australia to Buy U.S. Nuclear-Powered Submarines in Deal to Counter China
The arrangement also involves submarine construction by Britain and deepens a strategic partnership that the three countries have formed as China continues to build up its military.
Nuclear Subs Would Be Game-Changing for Australia—and a Major Provocation for China
Australia is reportedly planning to acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines thanks to its partnership with the U.S. and the U.K., and China won’t be happy about it
Paid Accounts on Facebook and Instagram Arrive in Australia
Users had mixed feelings about the new subscription service, which bestows exclusive features and a verification check mark.
Australia Prepares for a Power Grid Without Spinning Turbines
Australia is preparing for its next step away from fossil fuels by creating a market to replace the spinning coal plant turbines that help stabilize the power grid. From a report: The government’s adviser on energy policy, the Australian Energy Market …
Burger King Is Hungry Jack’s in Australia. What Will Wendy’s Be?
The American burger chain plans to enter the Australian market. The problem? There’s already a fast food company down under with the same name.