Rohingya Refugee Recounts Rescue From Capsizing Boat That Left Nearly 250 Others Missing
A boat carrying hundreds of migrants from Bangladesh, including Rohingya refugees, capsized while en route to Malaysia.Immediate reports confirm that nearly 250 people are missing following the capsizing.Survivors have recounted their rescue, but many remain unaccounted for amid ongoing rescue efforts.The incident has caused a significant humanitarian crisis, with fears that most of the missing migrants may have drowned.This event highlights the continued risks faced by Rohingya refugees and other migrants attempting dangerous sea journeys to escape persecution and seek better living conditions.The migrants were part of a larger movement from Bangladesh toward Malaysia, a common route for those fleeing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 16:30 LONDON
About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
A boat carrying Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants capsized last week in the Andaman Sea, leaving about 250 people missing, according to United Nations refugee and migration agencies.The vessel had departed from Bangladesh and was headed for Malaysia when it reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding.The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued nine survivors from the boat on 9 April.The missing include men, women, and children, highlighting the vulnerability of those undertaking dangerous sea journeys.One survivor, Rafiqul Islam, described floating for nearly 36 hours before being rescued and suffering burns from spilled oil.He said the promise of employment in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 02:33 LONDON
Ceasefire Agreement Brokered by Pakistan Takes Effect Amid Ongoing Iran-Israel-Lebanon Conflict
A ceasefire agreement, brokered by Pakistan, has recently taken effect in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and Lebanon. The ceasefire aims to provide a respite amid escalating violence, particularly following a devastating day of Israeli airstrikes that resulted in significant casualties in Lebanon. Reports indicate that the strikes killed at least 200 people and injured more than 1,000, prompting outrage and further complicating the fragile diplomatic situation. Responding to the ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed his officials to initiate direct negotiations with Lebanon. This move highlights a strategic shift as Netanyahu addresses calls from Beirut to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 08:08 LONDON
