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Biden bans Russian aircraft from US airspace

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4 years ago

March 2, 2022

US President Joe Biden has delivered his address at the State of the Union declaring that America will ban all Russian aircraft from its airspace effective immediately

Speaking from the House Chamber, President Biden labeled Russian President Vladimir Putin as a ‘dictator’ – stating that nations around the world will continue to punish the Kremlin for its aggression on Ukraine.

“A Russian dictator, invading a foreign country, has costs around the world… in the battle between democracy and autocracy, democracies are rising to the moment”
Biden said,

The United States will also seize the luxury items of Russian oligarchs, including their yachts, luxury apartments and private jets, the President announced – as he and his government continues to impose sanctions on Moscow.

“When the history of this era is written, Putin’s war in Ukraine would have left Russia weaker and the rest of the world stronger”

Biden again stated that the US military will not ‘not engage in the conflict with Russian forces in Ukraine’ – but that’s something the President has been criticised for by some on social media.

No forces from America will join the conflict unless Russia invades a NATO country

The speech was President Biden’s first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the United States Capitol.

He announced a range of new government actions to not only support Ukraine during the invasion by Russia.

Biden also touched on the American economy – including jobs, infrastructure and management of the COVID pandemic, stating his administration will continue to ”get America back to work”

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Electric vehicles transform last mile delivery market

Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.

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October 1, 2025

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Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.

The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) for last mile delivery is accelerating globally, with Australia expected to see significant growth.

Companies and retailers are increasingly adopting greener solutions, driven by supporting government initiatives.

Joe Sofra from ANC discussed the current state of the last mile EV market.

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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum for Gaza peace plan acceptance

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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1 day ago

October 1, 2025

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Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

In Short:
– Trump gives Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, warning of consequences.
– Hamas calls the plan biased and insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before considering any agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of severe consequences if they reject it.The plan, shared by mediators Qatar and Egypt, emerged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed it during a visit to the White House. Hamas, which was not part of the talks, is expected to review the proposal that calls for disarmament, a previously rejected demand.

Trump stated that support for the plan came from both Israeli and Arab leaders, and he emphasised the need for Hamas to respond promptly. The proposal includes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and disarmament of Hamas, along with a transitional government.

A Hamas source described the plan as biased towards Israel and containing unacceptable conditions.

The group maintains that a complete Israeli withdrawal is a prerequisite for their agreement to any deal, while they are unwilling to disarm.

Pressure Mounts

Hamas faces significant pressure as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt have supported the initiative. Turkey’s intelligence head is also set to join discussions in Doha, marking a new level of mediation.

Despite expressing initial support, Netanyahu is cautious about the plan’s implications for Palestinian statehood and faces pressure from his coalition. Public sentiment in Gaza reflects a desire for peace, albeit with scepticism about the sincerity of both Trump and Netanyahu’s commitments.