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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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Canada’s Labour Market Defies Expectations with Strong October Gains

 

Economists had expected the Canadian economy to drop 20,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate to rise to 7.2 per cent. 

Canada’s job market delivered an unexpected boost in October, adding 67,000 new positions and pushing the national unemployment rate down to 6.9%. This marks the first decline in unemployment in three months and comes as a surprise to many economists who had predicted job losses instead.

The gains were driven largely by part-time employment, which rose by more than 85,000 positions, offsetting earlier declines in the summer. The private sector also showed renewed strength, adding 73,000 jobs for its first increase since June. Ontario led the way with 55,000 new positions, while industries such as wholesale and retail trade, transportation, and warehousing saw the most significant growth.

Economists had expected the economy to shed around 20,000 jobs in October, with unemployment rising to 7.2%. Instead, the labour market surprised on the upside for the second consecutive month, following September’s gain of 60,000 jobs. Together, these back-to-back increases have helped offset the steep losses recorded in July and August.

The report also highlighted a positive trend for young workers, who saw improved employment opportunities after months of struggle. Analysts suggest that the stronger-than-expected labour market may ease concerns about an economic slowdown and could influence the Bank of Canada’s outlook on interest rates.

While the October surge is encouraging, experts caution that the reliance on part-time work may signal underlying fragility in the job market. Still, the data underscores Canada’s resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty.


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