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Mojtaba Khamenei: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader

                      A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts comes at a moment of profound crisis for Iran, as the country faces regional war, internal instability, and intense international scrutiny.  A Secretive Heir With Deep Establishment Ties Mojtaba, long considered influential behind the scenes, is a mid-ranking cleric with strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His political rise signals continuity of Iran’s hardline establishment, despite the country’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession.  A Leader Shaped by Conflict and Loss His ascension comes amid the “Ramadan War,” during which he was reportedly wound...
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RCMP Investigates Allegations of Corruption in Alberta Health Contracts

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has initiated a formal investigation into allegations of corruption and political interference within Alberta Health Services (AHS). The probe follows a complaint received in February, which raised concerns about procurement practices and potential conflicts of interest in multimillion-dollar health contracts.

The allegations were brought to light by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former CEO of AHS, who filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the agency and the provincial government. Mentzelopoulos claims she was terminated after launching an internal investigation into inflated contract prices and questionable dealings with private surgical providers. She also alleged political pressure to approve contracts despite unresolved concerns.

The RCMP's investigation adds to ongoing reviews by Alberta's auditor general and a third-party inquiry led by former Manitoba judge Raymond E. Wyant. While the allegations remain unproven in court, the case has sparked widespread calls for transparency and accountability in the province's healthcare system.

Health Minister Adriana LaGrange and Premier Danielle Smith, both named in the lawsuit, have denied any wrongdoing. The government has pledged full cooperation with the RCMP's investigation.


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