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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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Shock and Sorrow After Deadly Shooting in Tumbler Ridge

A video screenshot shows students being escorted out of school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where seven people were killed in a mass shooting on Tuesday. Two more people were found dead at a residence nearby.

A sense of disbelief hangs over the small community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting left ten people dead, including the suspected gunman. The violence erupted midday, prompting an urgent police response and a shelter‑in‑place order as officers moved to secure the area.

Authorities say the attack unfolded rapidly, leaving multiple victims before police located the suspected shooter, who was found dead from what appeared to be a self‑inflicted wound. Emergency crews worked through the afternoon to treat the injured and account for those inside the affected area.

Provincial officials expressed deep grief and pledged support for the shaken community. Local leaders described the event as one of the darkest moments in the town’s history, emphasizing the need for collective strength as residents begin to process the tragedy.

Investigators are now working to determine what led to the attack, while families and neighbours confront the painful aftermath of a day that has changed Tumbler Ridge forever.


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