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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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White House Implements New Media Policy, Limiting Wire Services' Access

The White House has introduced a controversial media policy that significantly restricts access for wire services such as the Associated Press, Reuters, and Bloomberg. This move comes in the wake of a federal court ruling that found the administration had violated free speech rights by previously barring the Associated Press from covering presidential events.

Under the new policy, wire services will no longer have guaranteed spots in the press pool for limited-space events, such as those held in the Oval Office or aboard Air Force One. Instead, they will be grouped with print reporters, rotating for just two available slots among dozens of outlets. The policy also grants the press secretary discretion over the composition of the press pool, raising concerns about potential viewpoint discrimination.

Critics argue that this policy undermines press freedom and limits the public's access to unbiased, real-time reporting. The White House Correspondents’ Association and representatives from wire services have expressed disappointment, emphasizing the vital role these agencies play in informing communities across the globe.

This development has sparked a broader debate about the balance between government control and media independence in a democratic society.

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