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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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Canada Opens New Consulate in Greenland, Marking a Milestone in Arctic Diplomacy

 

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, front centre, helps raise the Canadian flag at the new Canadian consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Friday. 


Canada has officially inaugurated its new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, a move that underscores the country’s growing commitment to Arctic cooperation and northern diplomacy. The opening ceremony was led by Governor-General Mary Simon, whose long-standing advocacy for Inuit and circumpolar collaboration added symbolic weight to the event.

The ceremony featured the raising of the Canadian flag and remarks highlighting the deep cultural, historical, and geographic ties between Inuit in Canada and Greenland. Officials emphasized that the new consulate will strengthen partnerships on climate research, economic development, and regional security—areas of increasing global interest as the Arctic continues to transform.

The consulate’s establishment also signals Canada’s intention to play a more active role in circumpolar affairs, ensuring that northern voices and priorities remain central to international discussions about the future of the Arctic.


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