Egypt Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts To Free 8 Sailors Held On Hijacked MT Eureka Off Somalia

The MT Eureka, a cargo vessel with 22 crew members including 8 Egyptians, has been held by Somali pirates off the Puntland coast since early May 2026, with ransom negotiations having broken down. The hijacking highlights ongoing piracy risks in the waters off Somalia, potentially disrupting shipping routes in the region.