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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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Ottawa Orders 45-Day Review of Federal Contracts to Cut Costs

Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois Philippe Champagne speaks to the media, at the Liberal cabinet retreat, in Toronto, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025


The federal government has launched a sweeping review of all existing and planned procurement contracts in a bid to rein in spending. Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound have given senior officials 45 days to produce a plan aimed at identifying savings across key areas, including IT, real estate, construction, and travel.

The directive calls for benchmarking against international best practices, prioritizing Canadian vendors, and exploring joint purchasing with provinces and territories to maximize buying power. It also encourages renegotiating high‑value contracts and adopting more digital procurement solutions.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a target of reducing government operating costs by 15% over the next three years, framing the review as part of a broader fiscal discipline push. The move follows years of criticism from the procurement ombud and auditor general over inefficiencies and cost overruns — most notably the ballooning price tag of the ArriveCan app.

Officials say the review is intended to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent more efficiently while maintaining the quality of public services.

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