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Mojtaba Khamenei’s Rise Sparks Market Turmoil as Hardliners Mobilize

People attend a gathering to support Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026.  Iran’s hardline factions mounted a powerful show of support for newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei , rallying across Tehran in a display that signaled a tightening of conservative control and diminished hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East.  The demonstrations, marked by mass gatherings and imagery linking Mojtaba to his late father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, underscored the regime’s consolidation at a moment of heightened regional conflict.  Analysts warn that the hardliners’ unified backing suggests Iran is unlikely to soften its stance amid ongoing tensions with the U.S. and Israel. Global markets reacted sharply. Fears that prolonged instability could further disrupt energy supplies sent oil prices soaring and triggered steep declines in major stock indices. With one of the most significan...

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Nova Scotia Community Rallies as Search Continues for Missing Childre

Authorities and volunteers are tirelessly searching for two young children who went missing in a remote wooded area of Pictou County. The siblings, last seen near their home, have prompted a widespread search effort involving local residents, police, and emergency response teams.  

Search crews have deployed drones, tracking dogs, and ground teams to comb the dense forest for signs of the children. Despite difficult terrain and changing weather conditions, rescuers remain hopeful and determined.  

Local community members have come together to support the search, offering food, shelter, and assistance to those involved. Officials urge anyone with information to come forward and encourage residents to remain vigilant.  

Authorities emphasize that time is critical and are calling on the public to stay informed and lend support as efforts continue.  


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