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U.S. Officials Say Iran’s New Supreme Leader Gravely Wounded Amid Escalating Conflict

Protesters hold posters of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a protest marking al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), after Friday prayers at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , was seriously wounded and likely disfigured during the opening phase of U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth described Iran’s leadership as “desperate and hiding,” asserting that Khamenei has gone underground following injuries sustained in the attacks.  Reports from multiple outlets indicate that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the conflict began, fueling speculation about the severity of his condition. Some accounts suggest he may have suffered catastrophic injuries, including the loss of a limb and a possible coma, after an airstrike that also killed members of his family.  U.S....

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Federal Court Upholds Trudeau's Prorogation Decision

 

In a landmark ruling, the Federal Court has dismissed a legal challenge against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to prorogue Parliament earlier this year. The challenge, brought forward by two Nova Scotia residents, argued that Trudeau's move lacked reasonable justification and undermined Parliament's constitutional role. However, Chief Justice Paul Crampton concluded that the Prime Minister acted within his constitutional authority.

The court acknowledged the applicants' concerns about the growing concentration of power in the executive branch but found no evidence that Trudeau's decision exceeded legal limits or was solely driven by partisan motives. The ruling emphasized that the Prime Minister's advice to the Governor General, Mary Simon, to prorogue Parliament was not subject to judicial review in this context.

Trudeau had justified the prorogation as a necessary "reset" for a gridlocked Parliament and announced his intention to resign as Liberal leader, paving the way for new leadership. The decision has sparked debate about the balance of power between Canada's executive and legislative branches, but for now, the court's ruling affirms the legality of Trudeau's actions.

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