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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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New Oversight Push Targets Police Corruption Across Ontario

Ryan Teschner, inspector general of Ontario policing, announced an independent province-wide inspection of police forces on Feb. 9, 2026, after eight current and former Toronto officers were charged in a major organized crime and corruption investigation. 

Ontario’s inspector-general of policing has launched a sweeping review into corruption within police services across the province, marking one of the most significant oversight initiatives since the office was created. The review will examine allegations of misconduct, systemic vulnerabilities, and the effectiveness of existing accountability mechanisms.

According to provincial officials, the initiative aims to identify patterns of wrongdoing, strengthen internal controls, and restore public trust amid growing concerns about transparency in law enforcement. The inspector-general’s office will assess everything from recruitment practices to disciplinary procedures, with the authority to issue directives or impose compliance measures where necessary.

The provincewide review comes at a time when several police services have faced public scrutiny over misconduct cases. While the inspector-general has not singled out specific forces, the office emphasized that the goal is to ensure consistent, high-integrity policing across Ontario.

The findings are expected to shape future reforms and could lead to new standards for oversight, training, and accountability. For now, the review signals a clear message from the province: corruption within policing will be met with heightened scrutiny and decisive action.

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