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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali pirates hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel off Puntland State on New Year’s Day, seizing the Liao Dong Yu 578 near the coastal town of Bandarbeyla in what authorities say appears to be a ransom-driven attack. The European Union Naval Force, which monitors shipping in the region, confirmed the incident as Puntland State security forces launched an operation to track the ship and secure the crew’s release. The crew’s number and condition were not immediately known, and local officials provided no…

Salah returns, Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 as Arsenal escape via two own-goals to stay five points clear Sunday December 14, 2025 Mohamed Salah’s uneasy week at Liverpool ended with a rousing ovation and a decisive contribution as the defending Premier League champions beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield, while leaders Arsenal needed two own-goals deep into stoppage time to edge last-placed Wolverhampton 2-1 on a nervous Saturday. Salah, who publicly vented his frustrations last weekend and was omitted from Liverpool’s midweek…

Puntland State maritime force seizes boat with explosives off Eyl, arrests seven GAROWE, Somalia — The Puntland State Maritime Police Force on Saturday intercepted a boat off the coast of Eyl district carrying explosives and materials used to manufacture improvised explosive devices, detaining seven people, according to authorities. Preliminary reports indicated the seized cargo included various chemical substances commonly used in the production of high-impact explosives. The vessel was crewed by two Yemeni nationals and…