Socotra Island, part of the Socotra Archipelago in Yemen, is renowned for its unique biodiversity and high levels of endemism. The island is home to a variety of species that are not found ...
The Maltese-flagged MV Ruen was hijacked by Somali pirates in December near the Yemeni island of Socotra, around 240 kilometers (150 miles) off Somalia. Announcing the capture, the Indian navy ...
The Indian navy has kept tabs on the MV Ruen since it was seized by Somali pirates 380 nautical miles east of the Yemeni island of Socotra in December. The pirates, who at the time released one ...
On March 15, 2024, an Indian Navy long-range maritime patrol intercepted the Ruen about 260 nautical miles east of Somalia.