In the aftermath of the unexpected demise of Iran's supreme leader in an operation involving the U.S. and Israel over the weekend, there has been widespread speculation and uncertainty surrounding the leadership succession and the current governing body. This marks only the second instance since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that a new supreme leader is being sought. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had led Iran for 37 years, passed away on Saturday without a designated successor. While there have been reports suggesting that Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, is being considered as a potential successor, no official confirmation has been provided. However, the prospect of appointing the son of the...

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reaffirmed her characterization of the recent fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis as "domestic terrorism." Noem, who is leading President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, faced scrutiny over her comments during a Senate judiciary committee hearing. The Department of Homeland Security deployed hundreds of officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection to Minnesota under the guise of combating fraud. The officers encountered protesters engaging in marches, neighborhood patrols to monitor ICE activities, and providing support to immigrants fearful of leaving their homes. The incidents resulted in the deaths of Renee Good and...

Prime Minister Mark Carney had a busy week, engaging in global positioning for Canada and leading high-level cabinet meetings. However, the week concluded with...

An archaeological field school situated at a national historic area close to Fort St. John, B.C., is providing insights into 12,500 years of First...