250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 03:52 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
A trawler reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding, leaving 250 people missing. The United Nations confirmed the incident, citing an investigation.
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