Morning news brief: 'War is over in Afghanistan', says Taliban and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. FromUS lowering flag at Kabul embassy tohundreds gathering at airport,we have it all.

You can alsoread about Taliban saying 'war is over in Afghanistan'as the US is stunned by government’s collapse, andquake death toll surging to 1,297 in Haiti as rescue efforts continue. Also check out reports where Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces snap polls next month, andrise and fall of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

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As the Taliban entered Kabul and took control of the capital, Afghanistan PresidentAshrafGhanifled the country on Sunday.The Taliban swiftly took control of the presidential palace and declared victory even as the United States lowered its flag at the embassy in Kabul.

The war was over in Afghanistan, said a spokesman for the Taliban's political office on Sundayin an interview. The spokesman also called for peaceful relations with the international community. US President Joe Biden and other top officials were left stunned by the pace of the Taliban's nearly complete takeover of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country on Sunday, saying he had done so to prevent a "flood of bloodshed", as the Taliban reached Kabul after an astonishing rout of government forces.

A day after thepowerful7.2-magnitudeearthquake ravaged Haiti, thedeath tollsoared to1,297.The quake had razedthousands of structures in the country.Therescue efforts are being undertaken by the personnel in the country.Atropical storm is also heading towardsthe country to make matters worse.At least 5,700 people are also injured in the Caribbean nation.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced snap elections on Sunday as the country continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

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