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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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TSMC Sparks Tech Rally as U.S. Futures Rebound


A fresh wave of optimism swept through financial markets as U.S. stock futures climbed, led by a strong rebound in the tech sector. Nasdaq futures outperformed early Thursday, followed by gains in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, signaling renewed confidence after two sessions of declines.

The surge was fueled by an upbeat outlook from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), whose latest results highlighted the continued strength of the AI-driven chip boom. The company reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit and reaffirmed its commitment to heavy investment in advanced semiconductor production—an encouraging sign for investors betting on long-term AI growth.

TSMC’s momentum lifted semiconductor stocks globally and helped restore confidence in megacap tech names that had recently come under pressure. With earnings season underway and broader economic signals still mixed, the market’s reaction suggests that AI remains one of the most powerful forces shaping investor sentiment.


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