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Four ships reportedly hijacked by Somali pirates amid regional instability

A headline reports that Somali pirates have hijacked four ships and links the resurgence to regional instability.

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Ship hijackings threaten maritime trade, crews and shipping routes.

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  1. Somali pirates hijack four ships: Why regional instability is fueling their comeback ↗moneycontrol.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

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