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First Thing: Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks

Apr 21, 2026Center Left

Vice-president would travel with Witkoff and Kushner as ceasefire deadline looms. Plus, how to avoid an AI job scamGood morning.JD Vance is expected to fly to Islamabad to lead the US delegation on Tuesday if Iran agrees to further talks, as the deadline for the current ceasefire looms.What effect is the war having on developing countries? With food and…

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