Cruise Ship Worker Arrested and Charged for Violent Attack at Sea off Vancouver Island

Victoria, British Columbia – A South African cruise ship worker has been arrested in connection to a violent attack at sea near Vancouver Island, which left five people injured, including a 75-year-old passenger. According to FBI documents, the incident occurred aboard the Norwegian Encore vessel, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, as it traveled from Seattle towards Alaska. The FBI affidavit alleges that the worker, identified as Ntando Sogoni, attempted to board a lifeboat while the …

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Red Sea Explosion Threatens Vessels in International Waters

Aden, Yemen – Security services in the Red Sea region were alerted to an explosion near an undisclosed vessel today, marking the first reported incident in days. This development follows threats issued by the Houthi rebels just hours earlier on their official channels. The details of the explosion remain scarce, with the UK Maritime Trade Organization releasing limited information stating an explosion was reported approximately 72 nautical miles southeast of the port of Djibouti. The …

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Sea Turtle Meat Poisoning Leaves Dozens Hospitalized and Raises Alarm in Zanzibar

GALLE, Sri Lanka – A green sea turtle was spotted on the beach in Galle, Sri Lanka, captivating onlookers with its majestic presence. The image of the sea turtle, taken by photographer Thilina Kaluthotage, showcased the stunning beauty of this endangered species in its natural habitat. Authorities in Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, reported a tragic incident involving the consumption of sea turtle meat. Several individuals, including eight children and an adult, lost their …

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Tanzania Sea Turtle Tragedy: Deadly Outbreak Linked to Chelonitoxism on Pemba Island

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragic incident unfolded on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, where multiple individuals fell ill or lost their lives after consuming sea turtle meat. Authorities revealed that eight children and an adult lost their lives, with 78 others requiring hospitalization. Sea turtle meat, considered a delicacy in Zanzibar, is believed to have caused chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. The distressing news came after the death of the adult, who was …

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Tanzania: Deaths Linked to Consuming Sea Turtle Meat Point to Chelonitoxism Outbreak

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragic incident unfolded on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago when several individuals either passed away or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat, authorities revealed over the weekend. A total of eight children and one adult lost their lives, with an additional 78 individuals requiring hospitalization. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy among the people of Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. The unfortunate deaths were attributed to chelonitoxism, …

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Sea Turtle Meat Poisoning Tragedy Strikes Zanzibar Island

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragedy unfolded on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago as several people lost their lives or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat. Authorities reported that eight children and one adult succumbed to the toxic effects of the meat, while 78 others were rushed to hospitals for treatment. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar, leading to the belief that the deaths were caused by chelonitoxism, a form of …

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Sea Turtle Meat Consumption Leads to Fatalities in Zanzibar Archipelago

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Authorities in Zanzibar reported multiple fatalities and hospitalizations linked to the consumption of sea turtle meat on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago. At least eight children and one adult have died, with 78 others hospitalized after consuming the delicacy. The tragic incident is suspected to be a result of chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning that occurs from eating sea turtle meat. Dr. Haji Bakari, the medical officer in the Mkoani …

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Sea Turtle Meat Linked to Fatal Poisoning Outbreak in Zanzibar

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – In a tragic incident reported over the weekend, several individuals in Pemba Island of the Zanzibar archipelago succumbed to illness or death after consuming sea turtle meat. The local authorities shared that eight children and one adult lost their lives, while 78 others required hospitalization. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy by the residents of Zanzibar, with the deaths believed to be linked to chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. Dr. …

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Explosions Strike Russian Black Sea Fleet Communications Center in Sevastopol

Sevastopol, Crimea – Reports of multiple explosions rocked occupied Sevastopol on Saturday evening, with initial speculation pointing to an attack on the Black Sea Fleet (BSF) communications center. Social media erupted with accounts of at least 10 explosions in the area, as cited by local sources and the Ukrainian news outlet Suspilne. As the night progressed, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleschuk confirmed the attack on Telegram, expressing gratitude to the pilots and sailors involved …

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Houthi Rebels Target Liberian-Flagged Ship in Red Sea with Missiles, Causing Explosion but No Damage

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Yemen’s Houthi rebels have carried out a missile attack on a Liberian-flagged container ship in the Red Sea, causing an explosion near the vessel without inflicting damage. The incident was reported by the master of the ship, named the Pinocchio and managed by a Singaporean firm, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center. The U.S. military’s Central Command confirmed that the Houthis used two anti-ship ballistic missiles in …

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