The UK, US and Australia have announced a historic defence pact in what's seen as an effort to counter China. Among other things the Aukus pact will let Australia build nuclear-powered submarines for the first time, using technology provided by the US. However, the pact has also created a row with France.
A month on since the Taliban since seized control of Afghanistan, what's the current state of affairs in the war-torn country?
All this and more in this edition of World Today.