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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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Ontario Shifts Gears: Defence Manufacturing Gains Traction Amid Auto Sector Concerns

As Ontario’s automotive industry grapples with mounting global competition and the transition to electric vehicles, the province is eyeing the European defence market as a new frontier for economic resilience. With manufacturing hubs like Oshawa and Windsor seeking diversification, policymakers and industry leaders are steering resources toward producing military-grade technology, vehicles, and components suited for NATO partners.

This strategic pivot isn’t just about replacing lost auto-sector jobs—it reflects a broader move to position Ontario as a key player in allied defence supply chains. Recent partnerships between Canadian firms and European defence contractors underscore a growing appetite for Canadian innovation in aerospace, cyber-defence, and advanced machinery.

Although challenges remain—such as navigating export regulations and retraining workers—the shift represents a bold reimagining of Ontario’s industrial future. As one official put it, “We’ve built reliable cars for over a century. Now we’re building security.”


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