Carney Urges Middle Powers, Australia Sticks with US

0:00It's March 6th in Sydney. Let's get into the news. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Australia this week, delivering a strong message that the post-World War II rules-based order is over. In speeches at the Lowey Institute and the House of Representatives, he called on middle powers like Australia and Canada to team up quickly and build. Something better amid tensions between the United States and China. Carney clarified his earlier comments from Davos, saying nation should not dwell too long on the law systems centered on the United Nations, and global norms. Instead, he pushed for trusted countries to act fast, stay proactive, and create more secure and prosperous outcomes together. Australian leaders from both labor and the coalition seemed to be ignoring Carney's call. Prime Minister Anthony Albanyes hosted him warmly, announcing deals on trade, defense, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals, but stuck, firmly to close ties with the United States. That commitment shows an Australia's huge investment in the August pact, topping $370 billion

1:05so far, including $1.6 billion to boost American defense and $310 million to Britain. Labor faces questions on costs like a new submarine base and nuclear waste storage. Tensions rose after Australia backed United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, despite questions over their legality. And on Friday, it turned out three Australian sailors were on the American submarine that sank an Iranian warship of Sri Lanka, killing at least 87 people, forcing labor to backtrack on claims of no involvement. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, listen and relax.