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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that he thought the Iranian people should rise up against the government in the country if a ceasefire were declared, but understood that it was too dangerous for them to do so. "Well they should do it but, again, the consequences are great," Trump said during a White House news conference. "I mean, they were told, 'If you protest, you will be shot immediately.'" Trump, who has threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges, also [Read more]

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a fresh forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week. Barring the war, the IMF had expected a small upgrade in its projection for global growth of 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027. "Had we not had this war we would have seen a small upgrade of our growth projections. Instead, all roads now lead to higher [Read more]

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night", warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face the consequences. Trump had earlier vowed to enforce a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire deal or face broad attacks on power plants and other critical infrastructure. "The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night," he told a [Read more]

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, adding that Iran's proposal was significant but not good enough. "They made a proposal, and it's a significant proposal. It's a significant step. It's not good enough," Trump said of Iran. "It could end very quickly, the war, if they do what they have to do. They have to do certain things. They know that, they've been negotiating I think in good faith," he said while at an annual [Read more]

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard the country's energy security, weeks into the Iran war that has triggered global energy shocks. The leader of the world's second-largest economy also emphasised hydropower development and ecological protection, while urging the safe and orderly expansion of nuclear power, according to state broadcaster CCTV on Monday. "The Party Central Committee has gained a profound grasp [Read more]

Iran has conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war, the official IRNA news agency said on Monday. Iran's response consists of ten clauses, including an end to conflicts in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction, the agency added. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El Din; Editing by Toby Chopra) [Read more]

  CALGARY, AB, April 6, 2026 /CNW/ - Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX: CU) Canadian Utilities Limited today announced that Roger Urwin has resigned from the Boards of Canadian Utilities Limited, CU Inc., and ATCO Australia. In the interim, board and committee responsibilities will be reassigned as appropriate to ensure continuity of oversight. Canadian Utilities remains committed to strong governance and effective board oversight. Canadian Utilities Limited and its [Read more]

Spot premiums for U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude have jumped to all-time highs as competition between Asian and European refiners for supply heats up to replace Middle Eastern oil flows disrupted by the Iran war, industry sources said. Europe is typically the largest importer of U.S. crude, but competition has escalated with Asian buyers scouring for supply from the Americas to Africa and Europe to replace Middle Eastern oil that is unable to move through the Strait of Hormuz. The jump [Read more]