Kuala Lumpur, April 15, 2025 (AFP) - Piracy in Singapore Straits surges in Q1 2025

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2025-04-15

Acts of piracy and armed robbery in the Singapore Straits have surged almost fourfold in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, a maritime watchdog said Tuesday. Vessels transiting through one of the world's busiest shipping routes reported 27 incidents between January and March 2025, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said in a statement -- up from just seven during the same period in 2024. While most incidents wer......

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