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Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program are “in a very crucial” stage, the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said Thursday while on a visit to Tehran. The comments by Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Iran included an acknowledgment his agency likely would be key in verifying compliance by Iran should a deal be reached. Iran and the US will meet again Saturday in Rome for a new round of talks after last weekend’s first meeting in Oman, The AP news reported. The stakes of the negotiations Saturday and the wider geopolitical tensions in the Mideast couldn’t be higher, particularly as the Israel-Hamas war rages on in the Gaza Strip. US President Donald Trump repeatedly has threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear program if a deal isn’t reached. Iranian officials increasingly warn that they could pursue a nuclear weapon with their stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels. Grossi visits

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A haunting portrait of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an Israeli attack on Gaza City won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year Award Thursday. The picture, by Samar Abu Elouf for The New York Times, depicts Mahmoud Ajjour, evacuated to Doha after an explosion severed one arm and mutilated the other last year. “One of the most difficult things Mahmoud’s mother explained to me was how when Mahmoud first came to the realisation that his arms were amputated, the first sentence he said to her was, ‘How will I be able to hug you’?” said Elouf. The photographer is also from Gaza and was herself evacuated in December 2023. She now portrays badly wounded Palestinians based in Doha. “This is a quiet photo that speaks loudly. It tells the story of one boy, but also of a wider war that will have an impact for generations,” said Joumana El Zein Khoury, World Press Photo Executive Director. The jury praised the photo’s “strong composition and attention to light” and its thought-provoking subject

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Your furry friend was your first baby, the center of your world, right? Now, with a tiny human on the way, you might feel a knot of worry about how your beloved dog will adjust. It’s a common concern for expecting pet parents but take a deep breath! Successfully introducing your dog to a newborn…

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Socks might be a small part of your wardrobe, but they play a significant role in maintaining your overall health and hygiene. Wearing the same pair of socks for too long may seem like a minor oversight, but it can lead to surprising and sometimes serious consequences. From unpleasant odors to infections and other medical…

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In 2024, South Africans are traveling less internationally but are increasingly purchasing from global online platforms. Data from Discovery Bank reveals shifting consumer trends, with travel spending stabilizing post-pandemic while e-commerce transactions surge. Key Travel Trends for South Africans Top international destinations: UK, Mauritius, Australia, US, and UAE. Travel costs rise: Despite fewer trips, spending per trip has increased. […]

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