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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...
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Canada and Indonesia Seal Landmark Trade Deal to Boost Indo-Pacific Ties

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Parliament Hill on Wednesday. Carney has promised to diversify Canada’s exports away from the U.S.                                        


Canada and Indonesia have signed a sweeping trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs, expanding investment opportunities, and strengthening economic ties between the two nations.

The Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed in Ottawa by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking Canada’s first bilateral trade pact with a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Under the deal, more than 95% of Canadian exports to Indonesia will become duty-free, opening new opportunities for sectors ranging from agriculture and clean energy to digital trade and advanced technology. Canadian wheat, soybeans, and potash are expected to benefit immediately, while future cooperation could extend into nuclear energy and critical minerals.

Officials say the agreement is part of Ottawa’s broader Indo-Pacific strategy, designed to diversify trade beyond the United States and reduce reliance on China. For Indonesia, the pact provides access to Canadian expertise in sustainable energy and infrastructure, while boosting its role as a key player in global supply chains.

Alongside the trade deal, the two countries also signed a defense cooperation memorandum, pledging closer collaboration on maritime security, cyber defense, and peacekeeping initiatives.

Both leaders hailed the agreement as a “game-changer” that will not only strengthen bilateral relations but also enhance stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region.



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