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The possible return of Somali pirates poses a new problem for the shipping industry
The article highlights the potential resurgence of Somali pirates as a new threat to the shipping industry, coinciding with existing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz crisis. This dual challenge could destabilize maritime trade in the region.
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