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Surfer killed in rare shark attack at Sydney's Long Reef; beaches closed What happened A man has died after what police and rescuers described as a suspected shark attack at Long Reef Beach on Sydney’s northern coastline, prompting immediate beach closures and a visible, urgent response from emergency services. New South Wales police said the man was pulled from the Pacific Ocean and brought ashore but died at the scene. Two sections of a surfboard recovered near the victim have been taken for forensic examination as…

Burnsville woman charged as 75th defendant in Minnesota’s sweeping ‘Feeding Our Future’ case MINNEAPOLIS — Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a Burnsville woman with siphoning nearly $1 million from a taxpayer-funded child nutrition program — the latest arrest in what authorities call the largest COVID-19 fraud case in the United States. Prosecutors say 44-year-old Muna Wais Fidhin misused federal money meant to serve meals to children during the pandemic, instead paying her mortgage, buying a car and sending…

5 Delicious Dinners to Jumpstart Your Wellness Journey Are you on a quest to shed some pounds? While hitting the gym is crucial, what you put on your plate matters just as much. With so many fads making their rounds on social media, it’s essential to remember that sustainable weight loss comes from nourishing your body with proper foods. To help you kick-start your wellness journey, here are five delightful dinner recipes packed with flavor and nutrition, all inspired by insights from health expert Rania Batayneh, MPH,…

Analysis: In Puntland State, a Clash Over Asphalt and Paychecks Reveals a Deeper Crisis In the semi-autonomous Somali region of Puntland State, a single sentence has cracked open a wider argument about what progress looks like—and what keeps a state together. “Roads are more important to us than their salaries,” Finance Minister Mohamed Farah Mahmoud said recently, defending public works spending as government employees report going months without pay. The backlash was swift and raw: civil servants, police, and ordinary…

Stay Informed: Recent Food Recalls and What They Mean for You In the evolving landscape of food safety, staying informed is more crucial than ever. While most recalled products may not lead to serious illness, certain risks can pose health threats. Understanding these recalls enables us to make better decisions and safeguard our well-being. Today, let's delve into five recent food recalls that everyone should be aware of. These insights are aimed at helping you navigate your grocery choices more safely. 1. Country Eggs:…

Israeli strike flattens 14‑storey Mushtaha Tower in Gaza City as residents flee Explosion levels a high‑rise used to shelter displaced families A massive explosion reduced the 14‑storey Mushtaha Tower to rubble on Friday, sending an enormous plume of smoke over Gaza City and deepening daytime terror for thousands who have already been uprooted by months of war. Video shared on social media and by local news outlets showed the residential block in the Al‑Rimal neighbourhood collapsing after a blast at its base. Gaza’s…

How a proposed Ethiopia–North Western State of Somalia swap for Red Sea access was stopped by multilateral pressure When former North Western State of Somalia president Muse Bihi Abdi unveiled a deal that would have given landlocked Ethiopia a slice of Red Sea coastline in return for formal recognition of North Western State of Somalia, it briefly reconfigured the diplomatic maps of the Horn of Africa. The pact — which Bihi says offered Ethiopia roughly 20 kilometres of shoreline for a port and a military base — was never…

7 Unhealthy Instant Oatmeal Brands to Avoid: What You Need to Know In the world of breakfast options, oatmeal is often hailed as a gold standard for nutritious starts to your day. It's packed with fiber, can help with weight management, and is generally considered a wellness champion. However, not all oatmeal is created equal. Many instant oatmeal packets found on grocery store shelves are laden with sugars, artificial ingredients, and preservatives, turning a healthy choice into a potentially harmful one. In this post,…

Kenya’s president travels to Addis Ababa as Ethiopia opens contested Grand Renaissance Dam ADDIS ABABA — Kenya’s President William Ruto arrived in Ethiopia on Sunday to attend the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a sweeping hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile that has long been a flashpoint with downstream neighbours Egypt and Sudan. State House in Nairobi cast the visit as a milestone for continental cooperation. “This inauguration symbolizes Africa’s self-reliance and a major step in…

Somalia sets Sept. 9 restart for voter registration in push toward one-person, one-vote Somalia’s electoral clock will start ticking again next week. The country’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced Saturday that voter registration for long-promised one-person, one-vote elections will resume on Sept. 9 and run through Sept. 30 — a narrow window with outsized stakes for a nation attempting to exit decades of indirect, clan-based politics. What’s new Commission Chairman Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan…