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U.S. Threatens Harsher Economic Pressure on Iran as Mediators Rush to Secure Second Ceasefire Talks

  A woman walks past a digital screen displaying news of US-Iran peace talks along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026 The United States has warned it will step up economic pressure on Iran while mediators race to arrange a second round of ceasefire talks before the fragile truce expires on April 22, 2026 — a standoff that risks higher oil prices, tighter global markets, and direct costs for Canadian households and investors.   Background and diplomatic timeline A two‑week ceasefire that paused nearly seven weeks of fighting was brokered to create a narrow diplomatic window for talks between Washington and Tehran. The first round of face‑to‑face negotiations in Islamabad lasted more than 20 hours but ended without an agreement, leaving the truce set to expire on April 22, 2026 unless mediators secure a follow‑up session.  Mediators led by Pakistan, with active roles from Turkey, Egypt and other regional actors, have been shuttling between capitals to bridge the remaini...

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Israeli Strikes Claim Lives in Gaza: A Tragic Day for Al-Shati and Al-Tuffah

 

In a devastating turn of events, Israeli attacks on districts of Gaza City have left at least 42 people dead, according to Ismail Al-Thawabta, the director of the Hamas-run government media office. The violence unfolded on Saturday, with one strike targeting houses in Al-Shati, one of Gaza’s historic refugee camps, resulting in the loss of 24 lives. An additional 18 Palestinians were killed in a separate strike on houses in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood.

The Israeli military has confirmed its involvement, stating that fighter jets struck two Hamas military infrastructure sites in the area of Gaza City. Further details are expected to emerge soon. The situation remains tense, and the toll on civilian lives is deeply tragic.

Our thoughts are with the affected families during this difficult time. The conflict continues to escalate, and the international community must urgently seek a peaceful resolution to prevent further loss of life.

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