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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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Trump Greenlights Missile Delivery to Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions with Russia

President Donald Trump has announced a major shift in U.S. policy toward the war in Ukraine, pledging to deliver Patriot missile systems and other advanced weaponry to Kyiv. The announcement comes ahead of a high-level meeting between Trump’s special envoy, General Keith Kellogg, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

Trump cited growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s continued aggression, stating, “He talks nicely, and then bombs everyone at night. I don’t like it”. The weapons package, which may include long-range offensive systems, marks a dramatic reversal from Trump’s earlier stance of limiting U.S. involvement in the conflict.

The European Union is expected to reimburse the U.S. for the cost of the missile systems, with Trump emphasizing that “we’re not paying anything for it”. The delivery is part of a broader strategy to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against intensified Russian drone and missile attacks, which have caused record civilian casualties in recent months.

Senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, described the move as a “game-changer,” predicting a record flow of weapons to Ukraine in the coming days. General Kellogg’s visit signals deeper cooperation between Washington and Kyiv, with discussions expected to cover defense, sanctions, and joint production of military equipment.

This development underscores a growing rift between Trump and Putin, and could reshape the geopolitical landscape as NATO leaders prepare to meet in Washington this week.

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