A hostage situation at a popular nightclub in eastern Netherlands' town Ede, about 76 km southeast of Amsterdam, ended after the Dutch police arrested a masked man.

Top 10 world news: Dutch hostage crisis ends as suspect arrested; Pakistanis rescued from pirates, and more

The Indian Navy has responded to a potential piracy attack on an Iranian fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea, and diverted two naval ships to intercept the hijacked vessel on Friday. Watch in for more details!

Indian Navy intercepts hijacked Iranian vessels

Recently, the Indian Navy rescued 17 crew members from the vessel MV Ruen during an anti-piracy operation that led to the capture of 35 Somali pirates who had taken over the ship.

Indian Navy hands over 35 Somali pirates caught last week to Mumbai Police: Here's all you need to know

The Indian navy has freed the hijacked MV Ruen cargo ship in Somalia's Puntland region Saturday after a 24-hour standoff and shootout, and it has detained 35 pirates, according to Puntland Ports Minister Ahmed Yasin Salah. The crew is reported to be unharmed.

India seizes ship from Somali pirates

In a bold display of its maritime security capabilities, the Indian Navy has completed the rescue operation of the hijacked vessel MV Ruen, which was under the control of Somali pirates.

Indian Navy makes 35 Somali pirates on board MV Ruen surrender, rescues crew

Indian Navy is bringing 35 Somali pirates to India. Somali Pirates hijacked the merchant vessel Ruen in December 2023. Pirates hijacked the ship to use it as a 'mother pirate ship' to launch attacks on other commercial ships.

Indian Navy to bring Somali pirates to India for prosecution

In a bold display of maritime security, the Indian Navy has intercepted and engaged with the hijacked vessel MV Ruen, which was under the control of Somali pirates. On March 15, an Indian Navy warship successfully intercepted the MV Ruen, marking a significant step in combating piracy on the high seas. However, the operation was met with resistance as the pirates onboard the vessel opened fire on the warship. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy's MARCOS thwarts Somali pirates' hijacking attempt, rescues crew

Indian Navy captures ship from Somali pirates, rescues crew

Indian Navy makes 35 Somali pirates on board vessel MV Ruen surrender, rescues crew

Indian Navy on Friday said that it has rescued Bangladeshi nationals held hostage by the pirates. Watch the video to know more.

Indian Navy rescues Bangladeshi nationals held hostages by pirates

Indian Navy's Mission deployed warship and a Long Range Maritime Patrol (LRMP) aircraft sprang into action to counter a piracy attack targeting MV Abdullah, a Bangladeshi-flagged vessel, during its voyage from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates.

Indian Navy thwarts piracy attack off Somalia coast, ensures safety of Bangladeshi nationals on board

In a display of international cooperation, the Indian Navy, in conjunction with Seychelles Defence Forces and the Sri Lanka Navy, successfully thwarted the hijacking of a Sri Lankan fishing vessel, ensuring the safety of its crew, an Indian government press release said.

Indian Navy rescues hijacked Sri Lankan vessel, all six crew members safe

Suspected Somali pirates have boarded and hijacked a Sri Lankan fishing trawler with six crew in the latest attack against shipping in the Indian Ocean, Colombo’s navy said Sunday.

Suspected pirates hijack trawler off Somalia: Sri Lanka navy

Chief of the Indian Navy, Admiral R Hari Kumar has revealed that by the time the elite marine commandos arrived to rescue the 21 crew members, including 15 Indians from MV Lila Norfolk bulk carrier in the North Arabian Sea, the pirates had already fled the scene.

'They ran away...': Indian Navy chief reveals how the hijacked ship in Arabian Sea was rescued from pirates

INS Sumedha, a key asset of the Indian Navy, has accomplished a crucial 31-day anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) during its "Extended Range Operational Deployment" in the West African region.

Indian Navy ship executes key anti-piracy mission in Gulf of Guinea

An Indian merchant shipping crew onboard MV Tampen vessel was attacked by pirates off a port in Africa’s western coast in which two members suffered injuries while a third one has been kidnapped, family members of the distressed crew members have claimed.

Pirates attack Indian merchant ship off African coast, 2 injured, 1 kidnapped

Pirates attack Indian merchant ship off African coast, 2 suffer bullet injuries, 1 kidnapped

Al Shabaab militants on Tuesday launched a surprise attack on a military base in Somalia and managed to recapture the central town which was earlier lost to the government, local media quoting eyewitnesses said.

Al Shabaab militants attack military base, recapture Somalian town from govt forces

Pirates attacked a Turkish cargo ship off the West African coast, kidnapping 15 sailors and killing an Azerbaijani sailor. Turkey's Maritime Directorate said the crew initially locked themselves in a safe area but the pirates forced entry after six hours.

Pirates kill one, kidnap 15 crew of Turkish ship off West Africa

Google`s YouTube is not required to hand over the email or IP address of users who upload films illegally to its video platform, Europe`s top court ruled on Thursday, saying there must be a balance between protecting personal data and copyright.

YouTube not obliged to inform on film pirates, Europe's top court says

Eighteen Indian nationals have been kidnapped in onboard a very large crude carrier while it was transiting through Nigeria. The attack on the Hong Kong-flagged vessel took place 66 nautical miles south of Nigeria's Bonny Offshore Terminal at around 19:20 UTC.

Eighteen Indian crewmen kidnapped by pirates near Nigeria

The 500-tonne Marine 711 with about 40 Ghanaian and three South Korean sailors was boarded by unidentified pirates last Monday. The three South Korean sailors were kidnapped

South Korea deploys warship to Ghana after pirates kidnap sailors

The Marine Express tanker was missing in the Gulf of Guinea after contact was lost in Benin on Friday.

Pirates free 22 Indians in Marine Express oil tanker in Gulf of Guinea

Police said more than 130 pirates operating in the forested delta region had surrendered their weapons and ammunition in exchange for cash, legal aid and mobile phones

Sundarbans, world heritage forest, declared pirate-free by Bangladesh

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