Hijack

Militants hijack passenger train, take hostages in western Pakistan, officials say

Quetta, Pakistan CNN — A train carrying hundreds of passengers has been hijacked by separatist militants who are also holding a number of passengers hostage in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, according to government and railway officials. The train, known as the Jaffer Express, was stopped by the militants as it reached a tunnel on …

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Egypt Independent March 12, 2025

Rosehill development plan a ‘hijack’: Gai Waterhouse

Master trainer Gai Waterhouse has hit out at a NSW government-backed plan to develop Sydney’s historic Rosehill racecourse for housing

Australian Associated Press July 23, 2024

Hijacked Bangladesh-flagged ship released after $5 million ransom paid, say Somali pirates

CNN — Somali pirates released a hijacked ship, MV Abdullah, and its crew of 23 early on Sunday after a $5 million ransom was paid, according to two pirates. “The money was brought to us two nights ago as usual… we checked whether the money was fake or not. Then we divided the money into groups and left, …

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Egypt Independent April 15, 2024