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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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China Opens Its Doors to Canadian Travelers

                                         Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping


China has announced that Canadian tourists and business visitors will no longer need a visa to enter the country, marking a notable shift in the relationship between the two nations. Under the new policy, Canadians holding ordinary passports can visit China for up to 30 days without applying for a visa, whether for tourism, business, family visits, or transit.

The decision is expected to streamline travel, reduce costs, and encourage more frequent exchanges between the two countries. Travel industry groups in Canada have already noted rising interest from travelers eager to take advantage of the simplified entry process.

This move signals a warming of diplomatic ties and opens the door to increased cultural and economic engagement between Canada and China.

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