That sinking feeling from Down Under


US President Joe Biden, in announcing on video the Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (Aukus) pact

LAST week, US President Joe Biden, in announcing on video the Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (Aukus) pact, called Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison “that fellow from Down Under” in what appears to be a senior moment.

Considering that the military alliance has upset a lot of people from China, France and even their own commentators should not have been surprising.

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