Carney Urges Middle-Power Cooperation, Announces AI Project

0:00It's March 4th. Here's your Sydney news in two minutes. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Australia and spoke to the federal parliament in Canberra, urging both nations to act as strategic. Cousins, he said, middle-power countries like Thairs need to team up on defense, trade, and artificial intelligence to stand strong against dominant. Superpowers, including Donald Trump's America. Carney highlighted their shared strengths in critical minerals, noting that together, Canada and Australia supply 34% of the world's, Lithium, 32% of uranium, and 41% of iron ore. He announced Australia is joining the G7 critical minerals alliance, the biggest group of democracies with major reserves. Reactions have been positive worldwide for Carney's push on middle-power diplomacy, though Australia backs the recent United States and Israeli, strikes on Iran, which Carney called unlawful without united nation support.

1:00He stressed the need to move beyond the old international order to protect national interests. Carney called for building defense tools like next-generation drones, surveillance aircraft, cyber defenses, and artificial intelligence. He also mentioned partnering with Australia and India on a trilateral artificial intelligence project, plus planning security guarantees for Ukraine. After the war, wrapping up his trip, Carney will meet Australia's Governor-General and opposition leader before a joint news conference with Prime Minister Anthony, Albanese. He noted both countries are still evolving, with ongoing reconciliation efforts for indigenous peoples as a sign of strength. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, you know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. to the