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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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Ex-Russian Transport Minister Found Dead Amid Corruption Probe Fallout

Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead on Monday near his Tesla vehicle in the Moscow region, just hours after being dismissed from his post by President Vladimir Putin. Authorities confirmed that the 53-year-old had suffered a gunshot wound, and a pistol registered in his name was recovered at the scene.

Starovoit’s sudden death has sparked intense speculation, particularly as it follows his abrupt removal from office without explanation. Investigators are treating the case as a possible suicide, though they have not ruled out other scenarios.

Before his appointment as transport minister in May 2024, Starovoit served as governor of the Kursk region, where he oversaw a controversial defense infrastructure project. Allegations have since emerged that billions of rubles allocated for border fortifications may have been embezzled. His successor, Alexei Smirnov, was arrested earlier this year in connection with the scandal and reportedly implicated Starovoit during questioning.

The Kremlin has appointed Andrei Nikitin, former governor of the Novgorod region, as acting transport minister. No official statement has been made by the Transport Ministry regarding Starovoit’s death.

The incident adds to growing concerns over internal instability and accountability within Russia’s political elite, especially as the war in Ukraine continues to strain the country’s infrastructure and economy.

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