Thousands lack basic supplies as Taliban extends control in Afghanistan

<p>From the BBC World Service: <span class="s1">As international troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, the Taliban has taken another regional capital, the city of Ghazni. Tens of thousands of people have now been displaced across the country. </span><span class="s1">Plus, China&#8217;s online insurance sector faces increased scrutiny from authorities, according to a local news agency. It comes as the Beijing government unveils tighter rules for much of China&#8217;s economy. And, New Zealand won’t re-open its borders until 2022 at the earliest, as it ramps up its COVID-19 vaccine rollout.</span></p>