Somali pirates seized the oil tanker Honour 25 carrying 18,000 barrels of oil near the Somali coast. The tanker has 18 Pakistani crew members aboard, raising concerns about their safety and the security of a vital shipping route. Pakistani officials are actively seeking detailed information and coordinating efforts to resolve the hijacking.
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The hijacking of an oil tanker carrying 18,000 barrels near a key shipping route raises concerns about supply disruptions, putting upward pressure on Brent crude prices.
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