what is it, and can we bring you the stories and developments that are rapidly changing the world we live in without being national aid? what do you think is going to happen to be kind of common? counting the coast on al jazeera ah, a security alliance between the us, the u. k. and the st. leo for the in the pacific region is unveiled with these trillions. get you clear parts submarine. ah, hello, i'm how am i here, dean and this is al jazeera life and 0 home coming up on north korea test ballistic . michelle's just are as a part of the reason, tensions between the 2 rivals and in the region amongst all them,

from the taliban takeover of carbon africa and sell their possessions to put food on the table. to be clear, i believe larry now and i also an entire system that enabled him, perpetrated his view. american gymnast, blame the f b i for turning a blind eye to sexual abuse by seeing dr. larry nasa. ah, i believe is all the us history, lia and great britain, have a nice to you in the pacific security alliance seen as a strategy to cancer, china's influence in the region. the arcos partnership will see corporation and areas including cyber and underwater defense. good morning and the artificial intelligence strictly also gets you clear pirates submarines with american and

british help so far the u. s. as only shared such technology with the u. k. august will bring together our sailors, our scientists, and our industries maintain and expand our hedge and military capabilities and critical technology such as cyber artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and undersea domains. now as a key project under august, we are launching consultations with australia acquisition of conventionally arm nuclear powered submarine. we're opening a new chapter in our friendship. and the 1st task of this partnership will be to help us trailer acquire a fleet of nuclear submarines emphasizing of course, the submarine in question will be powered by nuclear reactors, not with nuclear weapons. and i work will be fully in line with our non

proliferation obligation. the 1st major initiative of august will be to deliver a nuclear power submarine flight restructure. i have the next id months we will work together to seek to determine the best way to achieve this. this will include an intense examination of what we need to do to exercise our new killer stewardship responsibilities here in australia. let's get more now from mike hannah. he joins his life. washington, d. c. mike, tell us more about this new alliance. well, each of the lead is, was quick to point in time to that they will be providing australia with nuclear propulsion, not nuclear weaponry, but still this is a significant development in terms of strategic importance of the in the pacific region. clearly the u. s. and the u. k. and australia concerned it would appear

about expansionism of china. for example, in the region. this alliance essentially sending a shot across a chinese boat saying that the alliance will attempt to prevent any further such expansionism. but it's very significant. indeed, one must mention to that the u. s. has only shed nuclear technology once and that was the u. k. way back in 1958. australia has now become a member of this very exclusive club, a very significant alliance, joining the other alliances of which the u. s. is pop the 5 i system which is intelligence and the quad to which also includes india, the u. s. changing its international strategy. it would appear under the bite and administration both string up these alliances of 4 years in which they were basically ripped asunder. and mike, you weren't mentioned by name, of course the china was looming all for this and $0.09. i was likely to

affect the relations between washington and the ging because they are rather low points, aren't they? very much indeed. and certainly china was the very large elephant in the room as correctly state. not one of the leaders mentioned china by name during the speeches announcing this alliance. and there's been a very quick reply or response on the chinese embassy here in washington, which is issued a statement saying that concrete should shake off the cold war mentality. an ideological prejudice. so china clearly seeing this exactly what it is, interpreting it as the alliance coming together in a bid to thrust its expansionism to attempt to prevent, present a united front to whatever ideas china might have in the region. possibly in the pacific. chinese insists that it has total control over,

but there are layers within layers within layers. here we have mention of the competing massage launches by south and north korea. china is the immediate neighbor and ally of north korea and the u. s. has to a degree, been relying on it to try and keep north korea in check. now this type of move by the alliance could certainly cause problems for that particular process. so there are many, many aspects to what has happened. but the alliance itself that with announced in the course of the afternoon, deeply significant. ok might kind of bring us up to date from washington, d. c. thank you mike. let's stay with this. we're joined by loans corps. he's a former us assistant secretary of defense and retired navy captain and is currently senior fellow and the center for american progress. jones is now on skype from washington dc. and it's good to have you with us. there's always been

cooperation hasn't between the u. k. the u. s. understanding of it this step things up rather significantly. what would you say is behind this? is this really just about curtailing china's strengths in the region? well, i think 2 things. one is to send a message to china that if they keep being aggressive in the south china sea and, you know, taking over more and more of it, they're not, they're gonna confront, not just the united states, but the united kingdom and australia. it's also something that we did in the cold war when we had what we called and the united states, australia, and new zealand together to come back, what we saw the soviet expansionism in the, in the, in the region. so basically, i think this is to send a message in china, and i also think the timing is appropriate given what has just happened in

afghanistan. people concerned about is the united states still going to be there? we need it. and the other thing is we supposedly did not check with our allies enough ganesh, than before we went out. this is a signal was still working with the british. are you still working with the british? perhaps the not the french, the french seem to be involved is just by the steel. it was 7, be friends working with the area to get these new submarines. do you think from a european mainland european perspective, they could still feel better because these allies see very much up there, i somewhere else and not in not region. because it does seem like quite a significant shift away from the, from where the, the us has been focus stop. so my, well, basically the united kingdom is the biggest naval power in europe. sell to have them. and of course, the united kingdom. so long history of involvement in the,

in the, in the area. so i think it's important to get them involved with this as, as well. and again, it makes it trying to think twice before they keep trying to control parts of the, the, the south china sea. you also have the quad, where we're working with other countries there to make sure that china doesn't become, become more aggressive. and i think the signal is, if they should be foolish enough to become more aggressive, even to one very taiwan, they're not going to just be facing the united states, but they're going to be facing a lot of other countries. let's focus on this, this current balance to china. the chinese embassy in washington have been quite wasted. their response suggesting this is a new cold war mentality. is this the start? would you say, or could this be the start of a new cold war?

i don't think so. i think a lot of people like to compare it, but it take some of the lessons that we learn from the cold war. like i mentioned the an disagreement and basically trying to send a signal to trying up that, you know, basically they have very little to gain if they don't change the way that they've been doing things. and i think it's important to have was straight there because the strategy is very close to china. and the fact that they're going to have some of the most sophisticated submarines in the world that makes it clear to china that if they should be foolish enough to use their submarines, they would face not just the united states in the united kingdom and bought australia which will have superior submarines, as your commentator mentioned, you know, that we've only share this with the united kingdom. and now i'm sure you know what, we never shared this technology with any other countries. and just quickly on that, if you would,

it does seem rather there exploiting some kind of loophole here to get these nuclear pirates submarines this nuclear technology to australia. is there a fear if you think that this could spurs, some kind of proliferation nuclear proliferation in some kinds because those critical of this alliance might be seen. this is a way to get their hands on nuclear technology by not breaking any trees. no, i don't think so. a stray is not a very trusted ally. they fought well, that's a moral. well one world war 2, they even were in vietnam when i was they are one of the few countries. so no, i don't think it's any type of, you know, proliferation. i think that they are, they are very, very trustworthy allied and they're not going to allow this technology to escape. ok at lauren's corporate. it's hybrid, great to get your thoughts. thank you so much for joining us on al jazeera. we appreciate it. thank you for having me. well, earlier on weapons, they both north and south korea conducted ballistic missile tests,

just honors apart. the south military successfully launched the massage from under water. cree is the 1st country with its nuclear weapons to develop such a system this rock mcbride reports this highly provocative miss l test was carried out while china's foreign minister, one year within sol, for tools with his south korean counterparts with north korea high on their agenda but of course, we all want to contribute to the peace and stability of the korean peninsula. for example, not only in north korea, but also the countries are conducting military actions. so we should have all parties make joint efforts to region dialogues. this was wangs last stop of a foreign nation tour of east asia, as china looks to counter the increasing influence of the us in the region and north korea risks angering beijing. with this latest launch, south career res, hoping china will use its considerable influence over north korea to bring it back

to the negotiating table with each missile lodge, but seems less likely and shows even china is control over its neighbors, isn't limited. north korea has also claimed to have tested a new type of long range cruise missile over the weekend. and it comes after a military parade through the streets of young gang last week facing an economic crisis from international sanctions. and from the pandemic combined with food shortages for damaging storms, it seems the show of military muscle is intended as much of a morale boost at home. as showing the world, it is still a force to be reckoned to it. and it comes as south korea develops its own military hardware. on wednesday, it successfully testified a ballistic missile from a submarine becoming only the 7th country and the world to master the technology. it also announced advances in high powered ballistic and supersonic cruise missiles,

as both careers continue to develop their articles. robert bride al jazeera sol. more details are emerging about wednesday's missile launch by north korea. fleets, media says, and you will be born, miss own system was tested images from the spawning the k c n. a news agency appears to show a mess. l be fired from a train to ballistic missiles. reportedly flew 800 kilometers before landing in the sea of north korea as east coast while the region seeing other activity with taiwan the most significant military drill, also underweighed the week long exercises include law, fire, and computerized war scenarios to test the nations combat readiness in the event of an invasion by china, katrina, you has more from bitching, taiwanese fly to debt, circled the skies before landing to quickly refuel and take off again. democratically so fruit island is conducting military exercises to prepare for

a potential assault like chinese bosses. aging considered, i one its own territory because unification is inevitable, the taiwanese leader, sighing when disagrees. she says the island is an independent state and has rejected china's one country to systems proposal. i think it is that the intention of the taiwanese autonomy to send a signal to the chinese auto reply that they would not surrender or would not be pressure to go back to their negotiation table. whatever unification. cy has made modernizing taiwanese military a priority. much of the force relies on equipment provided by the united states, its main security ally. the biden administration sent an unofficial delegation to the island in april. and his mulling over allowing its de facto embassy washington to change its name to the more official sounding taiwan representative office. the moves have inflamed tension between washington and the jing mei. well,

the u. s. should abided by the one china principal and the refrain from sending wrong signals to taiwan independence. in august, china's people's liberation army conducted its own drills near the island. it's lighter jets, breach taiwan air force defense zone on an almost daily basis. chinese analysts say type pays combat capabilities, cannot stand up, debate ging, ever since. the beginning of the 19 sixty's china mainland already had sufficient military power to take over to one by force. china has decided not to do that. and even today, china is still talking about peaceful unification. president susan king, however, has not ruled out taking the island by 4 pages has removed the term limits on his rule, and many here believed he wants to make reunification with taiwan a part of his personal legacy. ty, one has been given separately since the chinese civil war in the 1940s. washington

stance of strategic ambiguity means there is no guarantee it will aid type pay should be ging attack as tensions build over the taiwan strait. the islands population of $23000000.00 are holding their breath and hoping the status quo will be maintained. katrina, you are the 0 paging. the european union has unveiled plans to boost the block from military capabilities, the collapse of the african government st. hasty day to withdraw the push to you leaders to look at phase the alliance for security. but proposal was to create a joint european force faced opposition from some member states. here's dominant came for much of the 20th century. and certainly for all of this century that have been loud voices raising the question of what europe can do more to guarantee its own security,

its own defense provision. and that sort of thing. the central question being, what role should you play? what role shouldn't need to play? but now the president of the european commission, us that from the line, the spoken about what she thinks is the way ahead or european union is a unique security provider. there will be mission where nato, all the united nations will not be present. but where you should be, you can have the most advanced forces in the world. but if you never prepared to use them of what use all day, what does has helped us back until now? is not just a shortfall of capacity. it is the lack of political will. it's an interesting time here in germany, following those comments from a sort of fund deadline because 2 of the leading contenders to replace angular macros. chancellor have spoken about the need for an enhanced relationship with the united states,

its presence in nature and its presence in europe. to clear commitment and support from these leaders, these potential chancellors for the idea, both of anchoring nature in europe, but also enhancing an e u. military side of things. other questions might be raised. what about the united kingdom, which has always ruled against and rallied against the idea of an e u military? what concerns might it see here? lots of questions right now. not so many answers. still ahead on our 0 on un is pulling ice cavities. peacekeepers from the central african republic and the final camp then begins, will be prepared to lift off on a 3 day trip into space without any professional astronauts on board. ah.

hello there. let's look to north america and we're watching a tropical depression. nicholas as it makes its way east across the us gulf coast. now it did make land full in texas as a category one hurricane, but it was quickly downgraded, but it still brought some very heavy rain, strong winds and a storm surge. and that heavy rain is going to continue as it works its way across alabama, on towards the florida panhandle. we could see up to 250 millimeters of rainfall that brings with it a flash flood risk, as well as point a to risk from those strong winds. now elsewhere, we're also seeing a lot of rain on schedule for new york and for washington, d. c. thanks to a weather system that's pushed off shore, but it is going to keep that rain in play. we're also seeing some storms running across the great lakes and across into eastern parts of canada before the really wet and windy weather. we have to look to the west coast. we want what the systems pounding british columbia, bringing with it some snow,

some heavy rain and some stronger winds. now it's looking rather warm and dry across the west coast of the us and that's not helping wild fire risk for the weather weather. we have to move to central america. we've got plenty of thunderstorms and showers for much of the caribbean, but the sunshine will break through the meteor ice small natural rocks from outer space that survive the jones down to wash and have high market value for rock and minimal collectors. 00 worlds joins the moroccan nomads in their desert such with these gifts for scotty. icon says that it's a meter right? had it is it is i me to roy morocco's meet you write hunter's on or disease. ah,

the me this is l just a quick reminder of the told stories for you. this are the leaders of the us, the strictly the u. k. you have an artist and you in the pacific security of lawyers seen as a strategy to cancer. china's influence in the region the all because the lawyers will see corporation in areas including cyber and holster. defense north and south korea tested ballistic missiles test. it called a railway born miss l system. the 1st one was the missile marine and it's been one months since the taliban captured campbell and seized control over canister on the groups incident. governments 9 faces the challenge of

providing for millions, face, and poverty, and star of ation and with foreign funds. drawing up a cash crisis is also looming. some of the java reports no form couple if you're looking for bug and w, german market is the place to be from fridges to carpets. all household items are bought and sold here. but this market wasn't here a month ago. this trade began after tens of thousands of people left the african capital. when the taliban took over these days, many others are selling what they can to make ends meet. as jobs have dwindled, the population of cobbled has increased tens of thousands of people move from their homes at the thought about the territories across. have gone the sun. many, a sheltering and make shift camps in the city. will send a slightly hard to the government of, i've kinda started doing everything you can to provide job opportunities to africa and we call an africans to stay and not to migrate and to help develop the country

. although our guns have not seen this level of peace and security in capital for decades, people are still concerned about the future. i don't have hope like before, the security is now better, but the state of education will likely be affected in the future. but there is a generational divide in the opinions of women. and so the mother says she's happy, there is no more bloodshed and insecurity since the taliban, segregated people by gender, she believes the moral problems of youth have been resolved. so the and her mom came to the bank to get some cash that's in short supply for hundreds of these people who are coming to the bank every day. the biggest problem is the cash french every half hours. only a few of them are allowed inside and then they go in. they can draw just about $200.00 every week. most of the people here are government employees are $77.00 who have not been paid for a month because of the cash shortage prices of everyday items are rising and with

people's dictates purchasing power. businesses are suffering. mohammed is a business student who has learned to fix mobile software to make and meet the q at the bank extends to his shop or not. he's losing customers. he needs to be his monthly rent of $700.00. like many i've done, he's concerned about the future, but willing to give the taliban a few years to see if the group is sincere and it's promises to make people's lives better. maybe if the taliban government are going well and they bring some facility for our pupils, different the i will stay here with the country. they're frozen the gun central banks assets until the dollar bun delivers, then it's human rights pledges, and the cues at banks will continue until the unblocked those billions of dollars some a bon jovi, the other. there are couple of kenneth phones acting deputy prime minister has denied reports. he was hurt in a clash with a wonderful faction in a video release spine. the taliban of giovanni berrago says he's safe and well,

full days of rumors that supporters offer roger had clashed with members of the county network. a taliban affiliation. group based near the pakistani border. us olympic gymnast, accuse the f, b i of turning a blind, died of sexual abuse. they suffered at the hands of former team, dr. larry nasser for athletes, gave emotional testimony to a senate judiciary committee which is looking into the agencies mishandling of the case. nasa was jailed for life in 2018 for sexually assaulting hundreds of women and girls. she had returns, he has more bearing come to order. officially this was a hearing about the f. b. i's mishandling of the investigation into the sexual abuse of women and girls treated by former olympics team, dr. larry nasa. but as survivors testified, it was clear, their goal was to go much further. to be clear, i believe larry now, sir. and i also blame an entire system

that enabled and perpetrated his abuse. nasa has been sentenced up to 235 years in prison, but a department of justice report found the f. b. i had been alerted to his abuse in 2015 and didn't take the allegation seriously. it didn't even let local authorities, which meant nasa continued molesting athletes when the allegations were finally investigated. officials minimize the athlete suffering. i told them i walked the halls of tokyo hotel at 2 am, and only 15 years old. i began crying at the memory over the phone, and there was just dead silence. i was so shocked at the agent, silence in disregard for my trauma. after that minute of silence, he asked is that all one snatched his behavior was exposed agents like the d o j inquiry into water gone so wrong? they haven't been prosecuted to that conduct controversially. the department of justice refused to testify about why that was the case, but the survivors of the abuse. this is just the latest example of a broken system,

not just of the f, b i and the department of justice, but also at usa gymnastics and the u. s, and them picking paralympic committees whom they said did everything. they could the cover up the abuse bill and prosecuting those involved in the cover up the survivors all the full, independent investigation. nothing should be off limits, it should go back decades and that has not been done. and it's been something that we've been asking for for years and years. and so i personally would like to see all 3 organizations completely investigated and the scope of it matters because until we know all the facts, it's just guesswork. also speaking of the hearing, the current director of the f b i. he wasn't in charge during the investigation into nasa. sorry for what you and your families have been through the validations raised by, well known world class athletes are not taken seriously by the f. b, i what hope to other victims of sexual assault,

how it was clear from their testimony that these 4 11 pm feel that the official response to their abuse has not been sufficient. she albert hennessy, al jazeera capitol hill. the un says it's withdrawing hundreds of companies start from the central african republic following allegations of sexual abuse. un mission in the c says, got born has opened an investigation, previous abuse allegations and not lance. to any convictions, the peacekeeping mission was deployed in 2014 help restore stability after the collapse of the government. the un mission in the central african republic. and now it's a decision by the secretariat to repatriate all gab beneath military units from the central african republic. effective immediately, this decision follows credible reports received by the mission of sexual abuse by the gab, unease military contingent deployed to the peace keeping mission. and the history

of pending allegations involving gab, aneice contingents in the country gabble has been formerly notified of this decision. and finally, for civilians are set to make history in the next hour on board a space ex mission. without any professional astronaut, some boards inspiration for mission will blah store from cape canaveral in florida over 3 or 4 days before splashing down in the atlantic ocean millionaire entrepreneur, jason isaacs. in this leading 3 other amateurs on the trip with the mission, almost entirely ultimate. it ah, this is al jazeera here all the headlines, the leaders of us history and the u. k. have announced and you in the pacific security alliance, seen as a strategy to can to china's influence in the region. the all cas alliance will see .