Here is a look at what is making news around the country today. China used its propaganda outlet the Global Times to denounce a delegation of Australian MPs who met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen. https://www.laprensalatina.com/australia-to-militarily-reinforce-northeastern-coast-amid-indo-pacific-tensions/ManufacturingAustralia-France treaty on critical minerals supply chainsAustralia and France have signed a pact to work more closely on critical minerals supply chains, as the European Union looks to reduce its dependency on China for lithium and other heavy rare earths, InnovationAus.com reported. Australia is helping the Philippines in its efforts to preserve the marine environment off Zambales waters by assisting the Mead Foundation, the Southern Cross University, and the University of the Philippines Marine Environmental and Resource Foundation. They combine various coral restoration methods to maximize the health of marine ecosystems.

Source: Daily Mail September 29, 2023 07:02 UTC