Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away Reports confirm the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the age of 80 During his lifetime, he held various notable positions, including President of Nigeria (2015-2023), Military Head of State (1983-1985), Minister of Petroleum Resources, Governor of Borno State, and Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund. Tributes are pouring in for the late leader, reflecting on his contributions to Nigeria's development. May he rest in peace. (Word count adjusted for accuracy)
Australia, Japan, and the United States are expanding defense cooperation. Analysts say the moves are a response to China's growing military assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
Senior Australian and Japanese officials Thursday met for the 11th Australia-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultation in the state of Victoria.
Australia’s deputy prime minister and minister for defense, Richard Marles, told reporters that plans were agreed for Japan to join U.S. Marine rotations in northern Australia, as well as more joint exercises and fighter jet deployments.
“The relationship between our two countries really has gone to a very different level. Today we have agreed to enhance our air engagement with greater people-to-people links, more training, greater exercises between our two air forces,” he said.
Long-standing territorial disputes and differences over Taiwan have unsettled Japan’s relations with China.
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