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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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A Grandmother’s Plea: Demand for Justice in Sullivan Siblings’ Vanishing

 

In a heartbreaking appeal that has gripped the local community, Eleanor Sullivan—the grandmother of missing siblings Jack and Lilly Sullivan—has called for a full-scale public inquiry into their unexplained disappearance nearly two weeks ago.

Jack, 9, and Lilly, 7, were last seen playing in their suburban Whitby neighborhood on the afternoon of July 28. Despite extensive search efforts by local police and volunteers, no significant leads have emerged.

Eleanor Sullivan appeared in front of town hall over the weekend, flanked by family members and holding photographs of the children. “This silence is unbearable,” she said. “We need answers. We need help from every level of government, and we need transparency.”

Community members have rallied around the Sullivan family, organizing vigils and distributing flyers. Many now echo Eleanor’s demand for an independent inquiry, urging officials to scrutinize the investigative process and uncover any overlooked details that may lead to Jack and Lilly’s return.

Local authorities have yet to respond formally to the request, but public pressure continues to mount.


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