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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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Your daily horoscope: January 22, 2025

 

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Don’t hold back this year: get involved in whatever attracts you and don’t worry about how you will find the time and energy to do justice to your many interests. The cosmic wind is at your back and will carry you along every step of the way.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Do you continue with a long-term project that does not appear to be making much progress, or do you junk it and start something new? Ultimately only you can decide but if you do give up on it make sure you learn from the experience.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

If you put your mind to it you can accomplish something extraordinary today, something that even in your more optimistic moments you would not have thought possible. Your greatest strength Taurus is your persistence, and it is about to pay off!

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

If you do nothing else today at least have some fun. The sun in your fellow air sign of Aquarius means you can find reasons to smile wherever you go and whatever you do. By all means laugh at people who always seem so grim.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

If you say one thing while meaning another today you are sure to get found out, so be honest about your thoughts and your feelings even if you know they won’t go down well with certain people. Call it as you see it, today and every day.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

It will be easy to go over the top today, especially when dealing with people whose high-strung natures make those around them a bit jittery. Just because they get over-excited about minor events does not mean you must follow their lead.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Personal relationships of all kinds, including affairs of the heart, need to be handled with extra care today as some of your loved ones could be touchy for no good reason. Everything you do must be geared towards making sure they stay calm.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

You don’t have to stay with people whose negative outlook on life is at odds with your own – you can, if you wish, relocate to some place where the vibes are more harmonious. Let everyone know you intend to come and go as you please.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

If you are in any way worried about your family situation now is the time to get serious and do something about it. Don’t get so serious though that you lose the ability to have fun. Laughter is often the best medicine for healing rifts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Not everyone is as enthusiastic about your plans as you would like them to be but so what? The only thing that matters is that you have confidence in what you are doing. Your supreme self-belief will be enough to ensure lasting success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

Make sure you are working toward an objective that is right for you rather than right for other people. You don’t have to be selfish about it but you do have to be aware that others will piggyback on your ambitions if you let them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

Your outlook on life is so positive that all things are possible. You must, however, make sure that your energy is directed at aims that will benefit you and others long-term rather than just for the next few weeks. Seize the day and change the world.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You could get a bit emotional today but if you dry your eyes and look at your current situation logically you will see there is nothing you can do to change things and therefore no point in getting upset. A practical approach is a must.

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