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In the heart of Los Angeles, amidst the chaos of wildfire devastation, a heartwarming scene unfolded at a donation center, transforming a routine day into a vibrant tribute to community spirit. Meet Oliver Lee, a spirited six-year-old with a heart bigger than his tiny frame. Alongside his father, Danny, this little champion was busy handing out bottled water like it was candy at a birthday party. Their base of operations? The Santa Anita Park racetrack in Arcadia—right in the trenches of the Eaton Fire devastation. As…

Wildfires continue to rage around Los Angeles, wreaking havoc on the homes of several celebrities, among them Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, and Paris Hilton. As fierce winds fan the flames, California firefighters are engaged in a relentless battle. Their efforts are strained, with homes destroyed, roads choked, and tens of thousands forced to flee. By Wednesday, the fires raged on without repentance. In a poignant statement made that day, Crystal and his wife, Janice, lamented the loss of their cherished residence in Pacific…

FILE PHOTO Dhusamareb (AX) — Tragedy struck east of Dhusamareeb, the heart of Galmudug, where a fierce skirmish over grazing land left 11 people dead and numerous others nursing wounds on a somber Sunday. Local folks tell of two feuding militia factions clashing, painting a harrowing scene that saw countless families hastily abandon their homes in search of refuge. Caught in this whirlwind of violence, those displaced now find themselves grappling with insecurity and fear, rattling an already fragile existence. While the…

Hormuud Salaam Foundation Joins Forces with SomaliREN and Tabaarak ICT to Boost Tech Skills for Somali Youth MOGADISHU, Somalia - On October 27, 2024, at Mogadishu’s Jazeera Hotel, Hormuud Salaam Foundation teamed up with SomaliREN and Tabaarak ICT Solutions to kick off the "Bile Initiative." This program focuses on final-year Computer Science scholars, giving them specialized training, guidance, and job prospects. With an ambition to bolster 150 students, this initiative dives deep into intensive courses…

Pope Francis has recently elevated a new cadre of saints to the Church's venerable roll, canonizing fourteen distinguished individuals. Among them are the "martyrs of Damascus," who met their untimely demise in Syria during the Ottoman Empire—a poignant reflection of the ongoing tribulations faced by Christians. During a grand ceremony held in Saint Peter's Square, amidst a gathering of thousands of devoted Catholics from around the globe, Francis led the canonization rite. He declared, "We enroll them among the saints,…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has pinpointed Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), and Burundi as the hardest-hit nations in Africa amid the ongoing mpox outbreak. The latest multi-country situation report from the WHO paints a sobering picture: DR Congo has logged 30,766 suspected cases, 5,610 confirmed cases, and regrettably, 25 fatalities. Meanwhile, Burundi has reported 2,188 suspected cases, with 853 confirmed, yet it has fortunately not endured any deaths. A glance at the data, spanning from…

Mogadishu (AX) — Tragedy struck as a two-year-old Somali boy was counted among four migrants who perished while daring to traverse the English Channel from France to the UK last Saturday, reported French officials. The overcrowded boat, jam-packed with nearly 90 souls, became a suffocating trap for the little boy, underscoring the perilous nature of human smuggling in these waterways. The boat, carrying the young child, experienced engine trouble, sparking chaos aboard. French rescue teams acted swiftly, responding to the…

Four years have zipped by since George Floyd’s tragic passing, shaking the law enforcement community. During that span, scores of officers departed, and fresh recruits were sparse. City officials announced a turning point last month, with recruitment numbers finally climbing.Sitting amidst her fellow graduates at the American Indian Center, Ikran Mohamed beams, fresh from completing the Minneapolis Police Department’s training. Credit: Matt Sepic | MPR NewsThis piece is brought to you courtesy of MPR News in tandem with…

Folks wander through the wreckage of an Israeli airstrike in a bustling southern district of Beirut, Lebanon, on September 20, 2024 (Reuters/Mohamed Azakir)On Saturday, Hezbollah found itself staggered by an Israeli airstrike that resulted in the loss of two high-ranking members and numerous civilians, deepening apprehensions about a potential full-blown conflict in the Middle East.Hezbollah announced that Ibrahim Akil, a pivotal figure in forming the elite Radwan Force, and Ahmed Wahbi, the mastermind behind Hezbollah’s…

Lebanon's Hezbollah group has confirmed that its top military commander Ibrahim Aqil was killed, calling him "one of its top leaders", without providing further details on his killing. The Israeli military, and a security source in Lebanon, said Ibrahim Aqil was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut targeting an elite Hezbollah unit in the airstrike, sharply escalating the year-long conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed group. In a brief statement carried by Israeli media, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said…