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Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US Any sustainable agreement must ensure full recognition of Iran's legitimate rights, says Abbas Araghchi . By Reuters | February 17, 2026 Araghchi says progress made on main guiding principles. Asks US to desist from threatening use of force against Iran. Hopes talks will lead to sustainable and negotiated solution. GENEVA: Iran and the United States reached an understanding on the main "guiding principles" in a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday but work still needs to be done, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The progress does not mean an agreement will be reached soon but the path has started, he told Iranian media after the talks concluded. Iranian state media reported earlier that Iran would temporarily shut part of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil supply route, as it held talks over its nuclear programme with the United States, which has sent a battle force to the G...

  'I don't think I am a hero': Boy, 13y, describes 'superhuman' swim to save family ......................................................................................................................................   تیرہ سال کا لڑکا آسٹریلوی لڑکا جو سمندر میں بہہ جانے کے بعد اپنے خاندان کی مدد کے لیے گھنٹوں تیراکی کرتا رہا اس نے بی بی سی سے بات کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ "مجھے نہیں لگتا تھا کہ میں ہیرو ہوں - میں نے وہی کیا جو میں نے کیا"۔ آسٹن ایپلبی کو معلوم نہیں تھا کہ آیا اس کی ماں جوآن، بھائی بیو اور بہن گریس اب بھی زندہ ہیں جب وہ آخر کار ساحل پر پہنچا، چار گھنٹے بعد جب اس نے انہیں دو پیڈل بورڈز سے چمٹا ہوا پانی میں چھوڑ دیا۔  آسٹریلیا کے مغربی ساحل سے سمندر تک میلوں کی دوری پر - لہریں بڑی ہوتی جارہی ہیں، روشنی ختم ہونے لگی ہے - اس کی ماں کو خدشہ تھا کہ وہ بھی ایسا نہ کر پائے۔ صرف چند گھنٹوں کے بعد، جب جوآن نے آخر کار ریسکیو بوٹ کو دیکھا، کیا اسے معلوم تھا کہ وہ محفوظ ہے۔ اس وقت تک وہ اور بچے ساحل سے 14 کلومیٹر (8.5 میل) دور جا چکے تھے۔ ساحل پر خاندانی ...

وسواسی عارضہ (OCD) — دماغ کیسے وسوسوں کو عادت بنا لیتا ہے؟ OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) محض صفائی یا بار بار چیزیں چیک کرنے کا مسئلہ نہیں۔ یہ دراصل دماغ کا ایک سیکھا ہوا خوفی نظام (Learned Fear Cycle) ہوتا ہے، جس میں وسوسہ (Obsession) اور مجبوری کا عمل (Compulsion) ایک دوسرے کو طاقت دیتے رہتے ہیں۔ Obsessions کیا ہوتے ہیں؟ (وسواسی خیالات) Obsessions وہ بار بار آنے والے خیالات، تصاویر یا خدشات ہوتے ہیں جو: خود بخود آتے ہیں انسان کو ناپسند ہوتے ہیں شدید بے چینی (Anxiety) پیدا کرتے ہیں مثالیں: “اگر میرے ہاتھوں پر جراثیم ہیں تو میں کسی کو بیمار کر دوں گا؟” “اگر میں نے دروازہ ٹھیک سے لاک نہیں کیا تو کچھ برا ہو جائے گا؟” “اگر میرے ذہن میں یہ خیال آ رہا ہے تو کہیں میں واقعی برا انسان تو نہیں؟” ----- اہم بات : ------ یہ خیالات ہر انسان کے ذہن میں آ سکتے ہیں، فرق صرف یہ ہے کہ OCD میں دماغ ان خیالات کو خطرہ (Threat) سمجھ لیتا ہے۔ Compulsions کیا ہوتے ہیں؟ (مجبوری کے اعمال) Compulsions وہ اعمال یا ذہنی حرکتیں ہوتی ہیں جو انسان صرف اس لیے کرتا ہے تاکہ وسوسے سے پیدا ہونے والی بے چینی کم ہو ج...

  American Democracy Versus Chinese Governance : The Ultimate Contest U.S. democracy is viewed as failing, while Chinese governance is seen as succeeding. And while Trump’s presidency may be a symptom of that trend, it’s not the cause. | By Kishore Mahbubani | The largest geopolitical contest ever seen in human history – the China-U.S. contest – will accelerate and gain momentum in the coming decades. As I documented in my book “Has China Won?” this contest is driven by deep structural forces. American and Chinese presidents may come and go, but the contest will continue – of this, there’s no doubt. What is doubtful is who will win: China or the United States? There’s also no doubt about the critical factor that will determine the outcome of this contest. This was best spelled out by George Kennan way back in 1947 when he was advising his fellow Americans what would ultimately determine the outcome of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. He said that for the...

What will happen if Ottawa doesn’t buy American F-35 jets? ©The Daily Digest Canada could find itself in a difficult spot with Washington in the future if Ottawa decides to renege on a commitment to purchase American F-35 fighter jets, at least according to a new warning from the US Ambassador to Canada. The US may have to take over North American air defense ©The Daily Digest Canadians are likely to see American F-35 fighter jets operating in their airspace even if Ottawa opts for a different airframe to modernize the nation’s air force, US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra told CBC News during a recent interview. Washington will have to buy more F-35s to defend Canada ©The Daily Digest Hoekstra explained to the Canadian news outlet that if Canada does not buy the fighter jets it pledged to purchase from the United States, Washington would have to buy more of the advanced jets and use them in Canadian airspace. The latest worrying salvo from the Trump administration ©The Daily Digest The warni...

  How to Tell If You Have a Social Anxiety Disorder | July 8, 2025 by Kathryn Trudeau Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress It’s normal to experience occasional nervousness in social situations. For example, you might feel butterflies if you’re going on a first date, or if you have to give an important presentation at work. However, occasional nervousness isn’t the same thing as social anxiety disorder. With social anxiety disorder, everyday social situations can create stress and anxiety that disrupts your life. The good news is that social anxiety disorder (sometimes called social phobia) can be treated, but the first step is to get a proper diagnosis. So how do you know if you have social phobia? We’ve got the answers here. Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder , All of us experience uncomfortable emotions to some degree on a daily basis. This can include: Unease Apprehension Worry Nervousness With periodic stressors, the body only has episodic reaction to the stressors. It’s not on-going....

  Iran prepared for ‘fair’ talks with US but not on defence capabilities, FM Araghchi says, Reuters Published January 30, 2026 Updated about 2 hours ago, Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but they should be fair and not include Iran’s defence capabilities, Iran’s chief diplomat said on Friday, as regional powers work to prevent military conflict between the two foes. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US sent another warship to the Middle East and the Pentagon chief said the military would be ready to carry out whatever the president decided. One of the main demands by the US to resume talks with Iran is curbing its missile programme, a senior Iranian official told Reuters last week. Iran rejects that demand. “If negotiations are fair and equitable, Iran is ready to participate in such talks,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a press conference with his Turkish counterpart in Istanbul. Ar...