Australia and Indonesia agreed new defense accord

Sydney — Australia and Indonesia have agreed to a new defense deal which will boost military cooperation between the two Indo-Pacific neighbors. The accord was negotiated Tuesday during a visit to Australia by Indonesia's incoming president, Prabowo Subianto. The defense cooperation agreement will allow Australian and Indonesian militaries to operate from each other's countries. The Canberra government says it is the "most significant" pact the two countries have ever signed. Australian Prime...