Morning news brief: Taliban captures Jalalabad as Biden orders more troops and more
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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. FromPM Modi sayingnecessary to make full use of our potential onIndependence Day toworld leaders congratulating India on Independence Day,we have it all.
You can alsoread aboutTaliban capturing Jalalabadafter Mazar-e-Sharifas Biden orders more troops. And also check out a report on17 territories around the world, whichare still under colonial rule.
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After Mazar-e-Sharif, Taliban captures Jalalabad as Biden orders more troops
Taliban continued its surge across Afghanistan seizing Jalalabad early on Sunday morning after taking Mazar-e-Sharif.Amid the rapid Taliban advance, US President announced up to 3,000 more troops will be sent to Afghanistan to ensure evacuation of US personnel in Afghanistan.
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Independence Day- Necessary to make full use of our potential, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi on the occasion of Independence Day said this is a day to remember our great freedom fighters. The Indian prime minister hosted the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The celebrations this year has been scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
World leaders congratulate India on Independence Day
As India celebrates Independence Day, reactions from different world leaders pour in. From USpresidentJoe Biden to Bhutan’s Prime Minister, several leaders from around the world have shared their wishes.On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, USPresident Joe Bidensaid,“I wish all those celebrating today, in India, in the United States, and throughout the world, a safe and happy Indian Independence Day.”
These 17 territories around the world are still under colonial rule
As per a UN data, there around 17 non-self-governing territoriesaround the world, where lessthan two million peoplestilllive under colonial rule.The UN has also prepared a list of these territories.The list, which waslast updated on September 22, 2020.The list saysNew Zealand, United Kingdom, France and United States are some of the countries which hold these territories.
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