A. Australia, UK and US
B. Australia, Japan and China
C. New Zealand, Canada and UK
D. US, Japan and South Korea
Explanation:
AUKUS developments continued during this period, particularly Australia’s preparations to support US and UK nuclear-powered submarines. This is relevant to the wider Indo-Pacific security environment, including New Zealand’s region. I did not find a sufficiently verified, major New Zealand-specific announcement dated 28–30 October to turn into a separate news claim.
Important facts:
- – AUKUS partners: Australia, the UK, and US.
- – Region: Indo-Pacific.
- – New Zealand is not an AUKUS member.
- – New Zealand’s capital: Wellington.