Sri Lankan among crew of oil tanker hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia
Pirates hijacked an oil tanker near the Somali coast, with 17 crew aboard, including a Sri Lankan. Security officials cited by the BBC confirmed the incident. Further details are being gathered as the situation develops. Source: AdaDerana report and BBC coverage, April 25, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121723