As US troops continue to be withdrawn from Afganistan, US President Joe Biden has rejected claims that a Taliban takeover of the region is “inevitable”
Speaking from the White House, Biden defended his administration’s decision to have soldiers come home, following reports of deteriorating security in the war-torn nation.
The president confirmed that the US military operation will officially conclude on August 31, which is slightly before the initial proposed deadline of September 11.
The US will also begin evacuating Afghans who aided military and security operations as early as this month.
Biden says his country’s military commanders advised him that once the decision to end the war was made, “speed is safety” and the withdrawal had to be “swift”.
In April, Biden announced that he would cease operations in Afganistan and bring an end to America’s longest war
U.S. Vice President, Joe Biden takes the time to talk to more than a hundred airmen and soldiers after the United States Forces-Iraq ceremony in the Al Faw Palace at Victory Base Complex, Iraq, Dec. 1, 2011. The ceremony commemorated the sacrifices and accomplishments of U.S. and Iraqi service members. Vice President Biden shook hands, took pictures and provided each service member a coin.
But some experts are concerned that the lack of support by the US will result in the Taliban gaining increased power.
Most significantly, many fear the terror group will overrun Kabul within months.
But, Biden says Afghans have the right to decide how they want their country to be run… and it’s time for the US to depart.
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Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped has dropped prompting listeners to review their top artists, genres, and songs of the year.
Many are taking to social media platforms to share their listening trends with family, friends, coworkers, and even other fans on the internet.
While Apple Music, a rival platform, has its own year-end campaign—it hasn’t quite ignited the same online response.
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Coles and Woolworths, two of Australia’s largest supermarket chains, are about to face a Senate inquiry that aims to scrutinise their market dominance and business practices.
The inquiry’s parallels with a past New Zealand investigation highlight the growing concern over the duopoly’s impact on consumers and smaller businesses.
The Senate inquiry, set to begin next month, comes as a response to mounting public pressure and allegations of anti-competitive behavior in the grocery sector.
New Zealand example
Similar concerns led New Zealand to conduct its own inquiry into the supermarket industry back in 2019, resulting in recommendations for increased regulation and transparency.
The central question here is whether Coles and Woolworths wield too much power in the Australian market, potentially stifling competition and limiting choices for consumers.
With the New Zealand example as a cautionary tale, many are wondering if this inquiry will result in meaningful changes to the Australian grocery landscape.
Elon Musk has thrown a verbal jab at former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, declaring her political campaign as “dead” on X.
The unexpected comment from the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has ignited a new wave of discussion within the political sphere, leaving many wondering about the implications for Haley’s political future.
In a tweet that garnered significant attention, Musk criticized Haley’s recent policy stance, writing, “Nikki Haley’s campaign is dead on arrival if she continues to ignore the urgency of climate change.
We need leaders who prioritize the planet’s future.” The tech mogul’s remarks come as Haley, a prominent Republican figure, has been exploring the possibility of running for president in the upcoming election cycle.
Musk’s statement has reignited the debate over climate change within the Republican Party, with many conservatives emphasizing economic interests over environmental concerns.
This raises questions about whether Musk’s endorsement or critique could influence the GOP’s stance on climate issues and potentially impact the 2024 presidential race.