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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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Russia’s Strikes Push Ukraine’s Power Grid to the Brink

 

The Davydenko family pose for a picture wearing winter clothes in the kitchen of their apartment, which has no heating or hot water and experiences frequent power outages, in Kyiv

Russia has unleashed one of its largest coordinated assaults on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting power plants, substations, and transmission lines across the country. Ukrainian authorities reported hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles launched in waves, overwhelming air‑defense systems and causing widespread blackouts.

The attacks struck at a critical moment, as winter temperatures continue to drop and energy demand rises. Emergency outages were imposed in multiple regions, with repair crews unable to begin full restoration while strikes were still ongoing. Officials warned that the scale of the damage has deepened the national power deficit and could lead to prolonged disruptions.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the bombardment, saying Russia is deliberately attempting to break civilian resilience by weaponizing cold weather. He urged Ukraine’s international partners to accelerate support for air defenses and energy repairs, stressing that millions of people are now facing winter with unstable access to heat and electricity.


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