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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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Netanyahu Criticizes Canadian PM Carney Over Gaza Remarks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for comments made during a rally in Calgary. The controversy arose when a protester in the crowd accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Carney responded, "I'm aware. That's why we have an arms embargo," a statement that Netanyahu deemed "irresponsible."

Netanyahu took to social media to express his disapproval, urging Carney to retract his remarks. He emphasized that Israel is engaged in a "just war" against Hamas, a group designated as a terrorist organization by Canada. Carney later clarified that he had not heard the word "genocide" during the protester's statement and was merely referencing Canada's arms embargo on Israel.

The incident has sparked international debate, with some questioning Carney's stance and others defending his clarification. The timing of this controversy is particularly sensitive, as it coincides with heightened tensions in the region and ongoing discussions about Canada's foreign policy.

Carney's office has yet to issue a formal response to Netanyahu's criticism, leaving the matter unresolved for now.

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