Afghan food crisis lingers, warns the U.N

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3 years ago

September 2, 2021

The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan could face a food crisis within one month, following the Taliban takeover

The UN warned that one in three Afghans could be left to go hungry, as the country’s Taliban rulers try to form a new government and run the nation.

Ramiz Alakbarov, the UN Humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan said that more than half of the country’s children are already struggling to find their next meal.

“The situation in Afghanistan from a humanitarian perspective continues to be extremely tense,”
Ramiz Alakbarov, UN humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan

Reports suggest that in recent days food prices in Afghanistan have increased by about 50 percent, while petrol has increased as much as 75 percent.

With most of the international aid shut, Alakbarov stated that that government services cannot function and public employees are unable to receive their salaries at this current point in time.

The Taliban has yet to form a new government, and their international recognition remains in question, preventing the resumption of foreign aid.

Earlier on Wednesday, Taliban militants took to the streets to show off their new armoured vehicles and weapons which were left behind by US and Afghan special forces

Clad in US military uniforms, Taliban militants have thrown a parade riding in tanks and armoured SUVs left by American and Afghan troops. The fighters waved the white Taliban flag from the vehicles.

Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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6 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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10 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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16 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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