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The Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to AUKUS, a trilateral security pact with the United States and the United Kingdom focused on defense technology sharing, including nuclear-powered submarines.

The US Department of Defense has initiated a review of the agreement to ensure that it aligns with US President Trump's goals. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles called the review as "natural" and expressed confidence in the submarine contract, according to Xinhua.

During a recent meeting, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Australia to raise defense spending to 3.5 percent of GDP, which Prime Minister Albanese declined.

Top US and Chinese officials began major trade talks in London on Monday, with early signs of cooperation.

According to Xinhua, the United States may ease some technology export limits, while China is poised to increase rare earth material exports. The talks follow a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, during which both parties agreed to move negotiations further.

White House adviser Kevin Hassett said easing of US controls and increased rare earth supply could happen immediately, though restrictions on high-end technologies like Nvidia’s top chips would remain.

The talks mark a potential shift in the ongoing US-China trade and tech standoff, Xinhua reported.

Turkey on Monday condemned Israel’s interception of the British-flagged aid ship Madleen in international waters, calling it a violation of international law, according to BBC.

The vessel, carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza, was seized and towed to Israel’s Ashdod port. Israeli authorities said all activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, would be deported.

Turkey warned the move undermines maritime security and condemned the use of “hunger as a weapon” in Gaza.

The incident comes amid Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, where nearly 55,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since October 2023, BBC reported.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday called on US authorities to respect due process and human dignity following immigration raids and mass protests in Los Angeles, according to Reuters.

Speaking alongside Foreign Affairs Secretary Juan Ramon de la Fuente, she underlined Mexico's commitment to defendingthe rights of its citizens abroad, regardless of immigration status. Sheinbaum urged the Mexican community in the United States to maintain calm and avoid provocations.

The government is offering legal and consular help to ensure fair treatment. Authorities stated that 42 Mexican nationals were arrested during the protests, which gathered over 1,000 people downtown, Reuters reported.