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Khamenei Accuses Trump of Stoking Deadly Unrest in Iran

A demonstrator holds the burning head of an effigy depicting US President Donald Trump during a protest against the US. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has intensified his criticism of the United States, directly accusing President Donald Trump of encouraging the wave of protests that has shaken the country. The demonstrations, which began as economic grievances, quickly expanded into broader political unrest and were met with a forceful response from Iranian security forces. Khamenei framed the turmoil as part of a foreign-backed effort to destabilize the Islamic Republic, arguing that Washington — and Trump personally — sought to inflame tensions and undermine Iran’s stability. Trump had publicly expressed support for the protesters and warned Iran against harsh reprisals, comments that Tehran dismissed as interference. While Iranian leaders attribute the unrest to outside influence, many demonstrators point to long-standing domestic frustrations, including economic h...
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Fundraising Face-Off: Freeland Alleges Underreported Donations as Carney Surges Ahead

 

In the Liberal Party leadership race, fundraising numbers have ignited a fierce debate between top contenders. Former central banker Mark Carney continues to lead, having amassed approximately $1.9 million in campaign donations, while former finance minister Chrystia Freeland’s official figures stand at just over $226,661 according to Elections Canada data.

Freeland’s campaign, however, insists that the reported totals tell only part of the story. Spokesperson Katherine Cuplinskas revealed that her campaign’s actual fundraising effort is closer to $600,000, collected from more than 2,000 contributions. “Elections Canada data doesn’t tell the whole story,” the campaign stated on its social media account, explaining that Freeland’s team opted to have the party hold some contributions to avoid credit card and wire transfer fees—an approach that delayed the remittance of funds and led to an undercount in the official figures.

The discrepancy in reported totals underscores differing campaign strategies among leadership hopefuls. While Carney’s impressive haul positions him as a frontrunner, other candidates such as Karina Gould and Frank Baylis have also noted fundraising successes that may not yet be fully captured in the latest data.

With the leadership vote scheduled for March 9, both financial backing and grassroots support will be critical in determining the new face of the Liberal Party. As the next round of fundraising figures is anticipated in the coming days, the evolving financial picture will likely play a key role in shaping the race ahead.

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