By Christine Chen SYDNEY, April 16 (Reuters) - A former U.S. Marine Corps pilot on Thursday lost an appeal against his extradition from Australia to the United States on charges of violating U.S. arms control laws while training Chinese pilots.

Australia's defense minster says the Iran war had greatly complicated the global strategic landscape and the country is significantly increasing its military spending.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia - their first since 2018.

Duchess Meghan will appear as a guest judge on "MasterChef" during her and Prince Harry's trip to Australia.

Two members of Iran’s women’s soccer team that were granted asylum in Australia last month, released a joint statement Friday thanking the Australian government for assistance with “the process of rebuilding our lives.

Pacific region suffers a surge in diesel prices since the Iran War, but unlocks deals with Southeast Asian Countries.

Australia is set to sign a multibillion-dollar contract to buy advanced naval frigates from Japan, sealing a deal that will help modernize its navy, boost Tokyo’s ambitions of becoming a major player in the global defense market and deepen security ties between the two countries.