All 22 Indian Seafarers Safe After Drone Hits Tanker Near Sharjah

Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed all 22 Indian seafarers were safe after an October 9 drone attack on their tanker near Sharjah, providing reassurance amid adversity facing commercial shipping routes.

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All 22 Indian Seafarers Safe After Drone Hits Tanker Near Sharjah

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Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed all 22 Indian seafarers were safe after an October 9 drone attack on their tanker near Sharjah, providing reassurance amid adversity facing commercial shipping routes.

Vocabulary

adversity▾

विपत्ति / hardship

The crew faced adversity bravely.
They supported each other through adversity.
Adversity tested their patience.
Help arrived during adversity.

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Source:Akashvani News

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