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US takes control of Kabul airport to evacuate staff from country
The US Air Force has begun evacuating American embassy staff from Kabul in Afghanistan
Kabul airport has been filled with thousands in panic, as desperate citizens attempt try to flee following the seizure of the Afghan capital by the Taliban.
Reports claim that at least two civilians have so far died in the chaos at the airport, which is being secured by US Army troops.
Commercial flights have mostly been suspended, stranding hundreds of Afghans and other foreign nationals. Emirates is the latest airline to call off flights.
The US and other countries such as Britain are rushing to evacuate staff and allies.
As of Sunday the Taliban declared victory after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled abroad and his government collapsed.
The militants’ return to rule brings an end to almost 20 years of a US-led coalition’s presence in the country.
Kabul was the last major city in Afghanistan to hold out against the Taliban, a takeover campaign that began months ago but accelerated in recent days as they gained control of territories and following the withdrawal of US troops.
The Islamist group was able to seize control after most foreign troops pulled out
Over the weekend, US President Joe Biden defended the withdrawal of American troops, stating that he could not justify an “endless American presence in the middle of another country’s civil conflict”.
Social media is playing an interesting role in this latest conflict, with both the Taliban and residents joining news networks around the world in posting images and video footage of the takeover as it unfolds.
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.
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