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US-Australia Defense Partnership Under Review as Albanese Meets With White House Officials

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s White House visit occurs against the backdrop of an unresolved Aukus defense agreement review. The landmark pact, which would provide Australia with nuclear submarine technology, faces uncertainty amid shifting US priorities and domestic submarine production challenges.

Defense Partnership in Question

The United States is currently reevaluating the Aukus security agreement with Australia and the United Kingdom, according to reports, creating diplomatic tension ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s White House visit. The Trump administration announced the review in June, causing concern in Canberra about the future of the landmark defense pact that would transfer cutting-edge nuclear submarine technology to Australia.

by Aaron Vale
GovernmentPolicy

New Border Policy Requires Airlines to Override ‘X’ Gender Markers on Passports

A new Customs and Border Protection rule directs airlines to disregard ‘X’ gender markers on passports and input ‘M’ or ‘F’ instead. The policy has raised concerns among transgender and non-binary travelers about potential discrimination and travel disruptions during international flights.

New Border Policy Mandates Binary Gender Markers for Airlines

A recent policy change by U.S. Customs and Border Protection is requiring airlines to override “X” gender markers on passports and input either “M” or “F” instead, according to reports. The implementation has created uncertainty and concern among Americans who use the non-binary gender designation on their travel documents.

by Elijah Porter