Hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid: Reuters

Somali pirates have released the hijacked Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah and its 23 crew members after reportedly receiving a $5 million ransom payment. One of the pirates confirmed the ransom was paid and divided among them before they departed the vessel. The ship, a bulk carrier, was hijacked in March while en route from Mozambique to the UAE. This incident marks a resurgence of piracy off Somalia’s coast after a lull, potentially emboldened by regional instability and relaxed security measures. (photo/reuters)