[時事英文] Kabul’s Sudden Fall to Taliban Ends U.S. Era in Afghanistan 塔利班奪取喀布爾，美國在阿富汗20年猝然落幕 Taliban fighters poured into the Afghan capital on Sunday amid scenes of panic and chaos, bringing a swift and shocking close to the Afghan government and the 20-year American era in the country. • scenes of panic and chaos 恐慌和混亂的景象 • a swift and shocking close 迅速而令人震驚的方式結束 • an era 一個時代；年代 ★★★★★★★★★★★★ President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan fled the country, and a council of Afghan officials, including former President Hamid Karzai, said they would open negotiations with the Taliban over the shape of the insurgency’s takeover. By day’s end, the insurgents had all but officially sealed their control of the entire country. • flee （尤指因危險或恐懼而）逃跑 • open negotiations 展開談判 • insurgency 叛亂，造反，暴動 • insurgents [ C usually plural ] 叛亂者，造反者，暴動者 • takeover (n.) 接管，收購 • by day’s end 當天結束時 • seal (v.) 確認，正式批准（協定） ★★★★★★★★★★★★ Kabul’s streets were clogged to a standstill by cars and taxis loaded with luggage and personal items as thousands of Afghans raced to the airport. Some passengers abandoned their vehicles and trudged by foot, lugging their baggage through the rutted streets. • be clogged 被堵塞 • a standstill [ S ] 靜止；停頓；停滯 • race to the airport 爭先恐後趕往機場 • abandon 離棄；放棄；拋棄；遺棄 • trudge (v.) （尤指在崎嶇的路上或攜重物時）步履艱難地走，費力地走，跋涉 • rutted (adj.) 有車轍的 ; 車轍坑窪不平的 ★★★★★★★★★★★★ It was only eight days ago that a remote provincial capital, Zaranj, in the far west, became the first to fall to the Taliban. Since then, one provincial capital after another has collapsed as the American-trained Afghan security forces surrendered, deserted or simply stripped off their uniforms and fled. Taliban videos showed militants driving American Humvees and waving M-16 rifles in the conquered cities. • remote remote (adj.) 邊遠的；偏僻的；僻靜的 • provincial capital 省會城市 • one... after another 一個接一個，接連 • security forces 安全部隊 • desert (v.) /dɪˈzɝːt/ 當逃兵；擅離（部隊）；拋棄，丟棄 • strip (off) 脫衣服；脫光…的衣服 ★★★★★★★★★★★★ 完整英文報導: https://nyti.ms/3APbkFc #EEL時事英文 #政治時事英文

#FROGHILLS . 12:00PM . BXKXT KXTXK . It’s rare for visitors to do anything else other than eat and sightsee in Penang, tapi kalau korang sukakan a little adventure and activity, you have to drop by Frog Hill . Frog Hill atau Bukit Katak is an abandoned quarry that promises breathtaking views of gorgeous blue pools. . Located in the mainland at North Seberang Perai, Frog Hill is 30 minutes away by car from Bukit Mertajam and around an hour’s drive from the island. Jalan agak berlumpur dan untuk masuk ke Frog Hill perlu melewati hutan around 20 minutes . U guys waze or google maps “Frog Hill” to get directions. . The trek is a short but steep 20-minute climb to the top. There are sharp rocks and edges, so do practise caution and watch where you step. Once you’ve trudged through the trail, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of multiple vibrant blue pools that can look turquoise or emerald green depending on the time of the day. . 📍Frog Hill, Tasik Gelugor, Penang 📸 Potrait photo @eytajuwita @hasifhamsyari @ivantraveldiary_ . #naturephotography #hiddengem #travellocal #GayaTravel #CutiCutiMalaysia @nuargtm #naturelovers #happiness #love #happy #life #instagood #smile #photography #beautiful #photooftheday #fitness #picoftheday #travel #instagram #inspiration #peace #nature #quotes #lifestyle #fun #fashion #india #shotoniphone #goodvibes

It was an incredible night. I feel a little shy to say this, but I almost teared up hanging out with @mickeymouse that night. Looking at Micks just brought back so much wonderful memories, and I’m sorry @minniemouse I just had to steal one kiss 😆 Huge thanks to my other star of the night, @kunhua_c. We trudged through so much, so late into the night, but I’m glad we’re in this together ♥️ To the amazing team of @disneyplussg @disneysingapore, the show was PHENOMENAL! Huge thanks to @moving.bits @stb_sg @themakeuproom_sg @twogatherpictures for making this beautiful night happen. Never thought Disney would change my life in this way. This definitely marks a milestone in my career as a host! So thankful ✨