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Maritime Security Crisis: Oil Tanker Seized Off Yemeni Coast Redirected Toward Somalia.

May 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM

An oil tanker, M/T Eureka, was hijacked off Yemen’s Shabwa province and is being navigated toward Somalia, marking a significant spike in regional piracy as international naval forces remain preoccupied with broader maritime conflicts.

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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama.

May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Trump Critiques US Maritime Strategy as 'Piracy' Amidst Iranian Oil Blockade.

May 2, 2026 at 5:06 AM

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Maritime Security Risks Spike as Piracy Returns to Somali Waters.

May 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM

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Renewed Piracy Threat: Somali Hijackings Spike Amid Global Maritime Instability

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April 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM

Renewed Piracy Threat: Somali Hijackings Spike Amid Global Maritime Instability.

A cargo ship, the Sward, has been hijacked off the coast of Somalia, marking the second such incident in less than a week as regional maritime insecurity grows.

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Sri Lankan Sailor Among 17 Captives Following Oil Tanker Hijacking off Somalia.

April 25, 2026 at 11:18 PM

An oil tanker named 'Honour 25' has been hijacked by pirates off the Somali coast, with 17 crew members—including one Sri Lankan—held captive. The vessel was transporting 18,500 barrels of oil toward Mogadishu when it was seized.