Changes in diagnostic criteria drove an increase in autism diagnoses.
Autism has been in the spotlight as more public figures react to rising diagnosis rates. Some frame it as an epidemic, prompting speculation about causes. But what many…
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Gaza rescuers say Israeli fire kills 72
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 72 people on Thursday, including 21 who had gathered near aid distribution sites as famine looms after more than 20 months of war.
Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that…
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Gaza rescuers say 25 killed by Israeli fire
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli fire killed at least 25 people on Thursday, including 15 who had gathered near an aid distribution site.
Civil defence official Mohammad al-Mughayyir told AFP that 15 people were killed and 60 wounded,…
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US envoy says Hezbollah involvement in Iran-Israel war would be ‘very bad decision’
The US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Thursday warned Lebanese group Hezbollah against getting involved in the war between its main backer Iran and Israel.
Barrack, who is also the US ambassador to Turkey, is on his first visit to Beirut,…
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Israel's conflict with Iran escalates as Trump considers US involvement
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Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear…
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Iran says no shortage of essential goods despite recent attacks
TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of industry, mining and trade said on Wednesday that there is no disruption in the supply of essential goods across the country, despite recent unrest following a deadly attack.
“There is no problem with the provision…
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Iran eyes faster freight transport through active rail diplomacy
TEHRAN – Iran’s railway chief on Thursday highlighted the country’s commitment to enhancing international rail cooperation, saying that active rail diplomacy can accelerate freight movement, reduce costs, and drive economic growth.
Speaking…
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Oil prices rise amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions
TEHRAN – Global oil prices climbed on Thursday as mounting fears of a military confrontation between Iran and Israel raised concerns about potential supply disruptions from the oil-rich West Asia.
Brent crude futures rose by 34 cents, or 0.5…
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Oil Minister assures public of stable fuel supply despite potential local restrictions
TEHRAN – Iran’s oil minister sought to reassure the public on Wednesday, saying there is no concern over fuel availability and that supply remains stable across the country.
“People should not worry at all about fuel provision—we are…
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Over $11.7b supplied for imports since late March
TEHRAN – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has allocated more than $11.7 billion in foreign currency to cover import needs since the beginning of the Persian year 1404 (March 20), according to the Iran Center for Exchange of Currency and Gold.
Out…
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