The Indian government has advised its nationals in Mali to remain highly vigilant and stay indoors following recent security developments and reported attacks in the West African nation. The Indian Embassy in Bamako issued an advisory on Saturday, urging all Indian nationals residing in Mali to exercise utmost caution and strictly follow instructions from Malian authorities. The embassy stated that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in coordination with Malian authorities and will issue further updates as required. Indian nationals are advised to stay in touch with the embassy through its website and official social media accounts, and to contact the embassy at +223 78486019/94793705 in case of emergency.
Oil Tanker Hijacked Off Somalia
An oil tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Somalia and taken into its territorial waters, the British maritime security agency UKMTO reported on Saturday. The tanker was seized northeast of the Somali city of Mareeyo on Tuesday. UKMTO said that military authorities reported unauthorized persons taking control of the tanker and maneuvering it 77 nautical miles south within Somali territorial waters. This development adds to the risks of navigating in the Red Sea, which has become a more important supply route given the Iranian stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Gulf.
Jharkhand ATS Arrests Three, Seizes US-Made Pistol
Three persons were arrested by the Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad in Deoghar, and a US-made pistol was seized from them, officials said on Saturday. The operation was conducted in the Town police station area on Friday based on a tip-off about individuals involved in dealing with foreign weapons. Deoghar SP Praveen Pushkar stated that two pistols, including a US-made one, and seven cartridges were seized. A detailed investigation has been initiated, and efforts are being made to arrest others involved in the network.
US Agents Killed in Mexico Were Operating 'Illegally'
The Mexican government said on Saturday that two US agents who died last weekend in connection with a drug raid lacked authorization to operate in the country. Immigration records showed that one of the agents, identified as CIA personnel by US media, entered the country as a visitor, while the other used a diplomatic passport, according to Mexico's security ministry.
At Least Five Killed, Over 40 Wounded in Russian Attack in Ukraine's Dnipro
Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 46, authorities said on Saturday. The bodies of four people were found in the ruins of a house destroyed in overnight attacks, Dnipropetrovsk regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said. Another person was killed in a separate Russian attack on Dnipro Saturday afternoon. To the southwest, two people were wounded in overnight drone attacks on the Odesa region, with damage to residential buildings, port infrastructure, and cars.
