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Ukraine’s army claws back nearly half of territory seized by Russia

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10 months ago

July 24, 2023

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According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Ukraine has successfully recaptured more than half of the territory that Russia seized during its initial invasion.

Blinken commended Ukraine’s progress in repelling the invaders but also emphasized that the fight ahead remains challenging.

During an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria, Blinken acknowledged that the counteroffensive was still in its early stages and that Russia had implemented strong defenses. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attributed the delay in mounting the counteroffensive to a shortage of munitions supplies and properly trained brigades.

U.S Support

The United States has been a key supporter of Ukraine during the conflict, providing tens of billions of dollars in military aid since the war began in February 2022. This assistance includes the controversial decision to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine, despite concerns raised by some US allies about the potential danger to civilians.

Blinken addressed Ukrainians’ concerns about the pace of aid, acknowledging that different countries in the coalition offer support at different times. He assured that the US is working on providing Ukraine with the F-16 fighter jets it has long sought, and nearly a dozen nations are preparing to train Ukrainian pilots for these jets.

In response to the ongoing conflict, the Biden administration recently announced an additional $1.3 billion package of long-term air defense and munitions aid to Ukraine. With more than 50 countries supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia, Blinken believes that this united effort will play a decisive role in the outcome of the war.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 days 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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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

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?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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2 days 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.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending