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US, Iran search for breakthrough in Islamabad as talks stretch into third round

The direct talks between delegations from Iran and the United States, mediated by Pakistan, stretched into the third round on Sunday, as experts from both sides weighed into each other’s demands. Earlier on Saturday night, teams of experts from Iran and the US exchanged written texts after an hours-long in-person discussion. The Iranian government said in a post on X that the talks were held at the “expert-level stag...

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Malnourished boy found locked in father's van for more than a year unable to walk, hadn't showered since 2024

A malnourished 9-year-old boy was allegedly locked in his father's van in eastern France, found in fetal position surrounded by trash and excrement.

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From policy to infrastructure: Who are the Indian-origin leaders on New York’s power list

Three Indian-origin leaders are making significant strides in New York's transportation sector, recognized on City & State's 'Trailblazers in Transportation' list. Bhairavi Desai champions taxi workers' rights, Jeremy Cooney shapes state policy, and Kovid Saxena drives major infrastructure projects, collectively influencing the future of mobility in the region.

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Malnourished boy found locked in father's van for more than a year unable to walk, hadn't showered since 2024

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From policy to infrastructure: Who are the Indian-origin leaders on New York’s power list

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It’s time for a law addressing needs of autism community, advocates say

Advocates are pushing for a national action plan for people with autism that would ensure their genuine inclusion in society

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Buffets, baristas, but no briefings: Journalists frozen out of Iran talks

When updates did come, they arrived not from media briefings but from press statements released via WhatsApp.

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Video: ‘Crucial talks’ says Al Jazeera reporter at US-Iran meeting venue

Talks involving officials from Iran and Pakistani mediators have begun in Islamabad.

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