NEWS WORTHY: Trump administration impatient with Australia & Albanese inks defence deal with PNG

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In today's episode, with Anthony Albanese set to meet the US President in two weeks, it’s been revealed the Trump administration is growing impatient over China’s lease of Darwin Port.

In today’s episode, with Anthony Albanese set to meet the US President in two weeks, it’s been revealed the Trump administration is growing impatient over China’s lease of Darwin Port. National Political Editor Andrew Greene explains why it could become a sore point for Albo. Plus, Australia’s first alliance in 70 years has been inked, with the defence pact with PNG meaning both nations must support each other in the event of an armed attack.

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