| WASHINGTON: In a major expansion and deepening of the ties between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, the three nations have formed a new joint-security agreement, one that includes giving, for the first time, nuclear-powered submarine technology to Australia. The agreement, which could potentially alter the future strategic balance in the Pacific, is expected to scrap a current high-dollar Australian submarine purchase from France. The "AUKUS" arrangement — for Australia, UK, US — is set to be announced in a joint virtual press conference by the leaders of the three countries this evening. Read more » | 
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