Umar Saleem
Reefs, atoll-raising, sea-level science. Trained in marine biology at James Cook University. Files long-form on adaptation finance + thermal-stress events.
Recent dispatches from Umar
Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
The operator of the MV Hondius says a Dutch husband and wife and a German national have died, as a second hantavirus infection is confirmed aboard the vessel off the Atlantic coast.
Fed holds rates steady at 3.5–3.75% in Powell's final meeting as chair
Jerome Powell chaired his last Federal Reserve rate decision, keeping borrowing costs unchanged while vowing to remain on the Board until legal challenges from the Trump administration are resolved.
Medical examiner: 14-year-old found in D4vd's car died of multiple injuries
The cause of death for Celeste Rivas Hernandez was determined months ago but withheld from release, the medical examiner said, as the singer faces first-degree murder charges.
South Africa's Ramaphosa suspends police chief Fannie Masemola over $21m contract
President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended national police commissioner Fannie Masemola, citing the critical role Masemola plays in fighting crime amid pressure on the government to address corruption ahead of elections.