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Humanitarian crisis intensifies in Afghanistan
United Nations say the Taliban have so far allowed their work to continue uninterrupted, as world leaders and NGO’s work tirelessly to meets the needs of thousands of displaced Afghans in what is now a major humanitarian crisis.
An estimated 270,000 Afghans have been newly displaced inside the country since January 2021 – primarily due to insecurity and violence – bringing the total uprooted population to over 3.5 million and rising.
Taliban leaders have assured officials that the takeover would be peaceful, and that women’s safety in the country a priority, despite reports that women are being forced to stay indoors and forego work and extracurricular activities.
Taliban assures NGO’s they’ve reformed
Daniel Wordsworth, CEO of World Vision Australia says the Taliban have so far not interfered with their ongoing aid work in the country.
Several large humanitarian groups maintain they have a mandate to continue emergency aid. But the scope of what that would look like is uncertain – dependent on fraught negotiations with the Taliban, and clouded by the potential for tighter restrictions and threats to Afghan staff.
World Vision calls for government action
World Vision Australia is asking the government to provide 20,000 places within their refugee program for displaced Afghans feeling the Taliban.
So far, the Australian government has pledged to offer 3000 humanitarian crisis visas, despite other nations declaring to offer more than six times that figure.
Priority will be given to Afghans with family in Australia, women and girls, and persecuted minorities as part of their ongoing rescue operation.
Australia’s commitment falls short of what is being offered by some other developed countries.
Late last week, Canada detailed a plan to offer 20,000 special humanitarian visas to vulnerable Afghans in response to the current crisis.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison referenced the moves made by other countries and ruled out making similar promises, despite pledging further ADF involvement.
“You would have heard other countries talk about figures of 5,000, I note that some are talking about figures of 20,000”.
“But, can I tell you, there are no clear plans about that”.
“Australia is not going into that territory”, he said.
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Musk’s visit highlights Boeing’s Air Force One problem
Musk’s Air Force One visit highlights Boeing’s struggles with delays and budget issues amid fierce competition from SpaceX.
Musk’s Air Force One visit highlights Boeing’s struggles with delays and budget issues amid fierce competition from SpaceX.
On December 18, Musk visited Boeing’s military aircraft facility in San Antonio, Texas.
The billionaire, assigned by former US President Donald Trump to reduce government inefficiency, arrived in his Gulfstream G650.
Elon Musk visits the Boeing factory in Texas.
He came to review the new version of Air Force One, which is significantly delayed and facing a budget overrun of $2.7 billion.
This situation has become a significant issue for Boeing’s CEO, Kelly Ortberg.
Musk’s involvement is particularly striking given that his company, SpaceX, competes directly with Boeing in the aerospace sector.
His inspection of the presidential jet highlights the challenges Boeing faces in fulfilling government contracts amidst high expectations and critical scrutiny.
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Putin blames Trump election loss for Ukraine crisis
Putin claims Ukraine crisis stems from Trump’s 2020 election loss, expresses readiness for negotiations with the new US president.
Putin claims Ukraine crisis stems from Trump’s 2020 election loss, expresses readiness for negotiations with the new US president.
Vladimir Putin stated that the Ukraine conflict could have been prevented if Donald Trump had won the 2020 election.
He described the ongoing war as a ‘crisis’ and expressed that the bloodshed in eastern Europe might not have occurred under a Trump presidency. Putin praised Trump as ‘smart and pragmatic’ and indicated his openness to negotiations concerning Ukraine.
Despite this, remarks from Putin’s Foreign Ministry criticized Western arms supply to Ukraine and questioned the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office insisted that any peace talks would require European representation.
Trump had previously claimed he could resolve the war quickly if he had been president. Just after beginning his second presidential term, there have been no signs of an imminent resolution to the conflict.
He recently warned Putin of potential taxes and sanctions if Russia does not agree to peace talks.
Advisers suggested that military aid to Ukraine could be curtailed if Kyiv does not agree to a deal. Trump criticised Zelensky, implying that the Ukrainian leader should have prevented the war.
Political analysts doubt Trump’s ability to end the conflict swiftly, highlighting Russia’s advantageous position in negotiations. However, some in Ukraine remain cautiously optimistic that a Trump presidency could offer a better alternative to the current situation under President Biden.
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