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Passengers on the luxury cruise ship Queen Anne were instructed to follow precautionary measures due to a potential pirate threat in the Sulu Sea.

The film 'Dhruv: The Revenge' is seeing significant piracy in Pakistan despite being banned, as users are reportedly watching it secretly and urging others not to break their TVs.

Reports claim that the film Dhurandar 2 has been illegally leaked online, with users alleging it is available in high quality on platforms like Reddit and Telegram.

An article discusses the ongoing conflict over scenic views on the Vltava River in Prague, likening it to a pirate attack.

The article discusses the ongoing relevance of radio in the age of digital streaming platforms like Spotify, exploring concerns over piracy and music playtime.

Canadian courts have ruled that an internet provider must disclose the identities of users who allegedly pirated the film Hellboy: The Crooked Man.

A motorist attempted to create a false identity by establishing a fictitious address in Turkey to evade law enforcement, but his plan ultimately failed.

The article discusses modern piracy, particularly focusing on Iranian oil being transported by ghost ships to evade U.S. sanctions.

Andrés Ezequiel Ponce, a 22-year-old law student, faces the task of creating an awareness video after illegally broadcasting a Boca Juniors soccer match, impacting the revenue of its rightful broadcaster.

The Greek Parliament has ratified the ReCAAP agreement, crucial for Greek shipping, aimed at combating piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia.

Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas reported that 160 Greek-interest ships are currently operating in the Middle East, highlighting a decrease from the previous counts as Greece ratified an agreement to combat maritime piracy.

As of recent reports, 160 Greek-interest ships, including 32 under the Greek flag, are currently located in the Middle East region, according to Greek Deputy Minister of Shipping Stefanos Gikas.

An incident involving individuals who escaped from pirates is reported.

Russia alleges that Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian-flagged tanker Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean Sea, describing the incident as an act of terrorism and piracy.

A Madrid court has summoned Cloudflare's CEO to testify regarding allegations of intellectual property violations in the fight against football piracy.

The illegal download site YggTorrent has been taken down by a hacker protesting a new paid feature introduced by the site.

Spanish authorities have summoned Cloudflare's CEO, Matthew Browning Prince, as part of a legal case regarding audiovisual piracy affecting professional football rights.

The US has accused Mexico of failing to take significant action against the open sale of counterfeit goods and pirated content in prominent markets during 2025, according to the USTR report.

Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Tunde Kelani has criticized the unauthorized sharing of clips from his films online, labeling it as piracy.

ITV is set to stream the acclaimed series 'Black Sails', which is being touted as better than 'Game of Thrones'.

Madrid will host a Pre-Ministerial Summit on Piracy, Cybersecurity, and Justice, bringing together prominent legal experts from both sides of the Atlantic.

The article discusses China's embrace of a copycat strategy as a business model and its transformation into an innovation hub, despite its origins in piracy and imitation.

Nikolai Patrushev, head of the Russian Maritime Council, has threatened military action to protect Russian vessels from European seizures, labeling this as 'Western piracy.'

A former FSB director warned that the Russian Navy should be prepared to confront what he calls 'Western piracy' amid escalating tensions over maritime actions towards Europe.

A Russian official emphasized the need for strategic maritime cooperation among BRICS countries to enhance security along global shipping routes amidst concerns over Western piracy.

A senior aide to President Putin has called for a strong military response to what he terms 'Western piracy' affecting Russia's maritime trade.

A senior Russian official has warned that Russia may deploy its navy to protect vessels linked to Russia from potential European actions, highlighting rising tensions in maritime security.

A New Zealand blogger exposed the black market sale of pirated Indian films in Pakistan, highlighting that the movie 'Dhurandhar' was being sold for 16 rupees despite no official releases.

The action film 'Dhurandhar' directed by Aditya Dhar has broken box office records and is trending on Netflix, despite being banned in Pakistan where it is available via black market piracy.

The article discusses the historical context of piracy and its modern-day implications, highlighting how tankers are evading sanctions by sailing under false flags.

A group of heavily armed criminals raided the Abkatún Alfa and Delta oil platforms in Campeche, stealing equipment but leaving no injuries reported.

The Mexican Secretariat of Economy announced an ongoing strategy to combat illegal trade, informality, smuggling, and piracy in collaboration with federal agencies, state governments, and productive sectors.

The federal government of Mexico intensified its offensive against piracy, smuggling, and illegal trade, implementing a comprehensive strategy led by the Ministry of Economy.

The Mexican government, through the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), signed an agreement with the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) to coordinate efforts against video game piracy.

A report highlights that piracy in the book publishing industry resulted in a loss of 722 million euros in sales in 2025, an increase from 687 million euros in 2023, amidst a new investigation into the impact of artificial intelligence on copyright-protected content.

In Mexico's strong manufacturing sector, companies face economic challenges that lead them to use pirated software, ultimately risking penalties that are far higher than the licensing costs they sought to avoid.

Fire TV Stick users in the UK are receiving new alerts that block access to illegal streaming services as part of Amazon's crackdown on piracy.

In 2025, Globo's football pay-per-view service, Premiere, reached a historic high in subscribers, driven by direct sales and strong performances from Flamengo and Palmeiras, although numbers could have been higher if piracy were less prevalent in Brazil.

Serie A has initiated legal actions against users engaging in illegal streaming of matches, sending out 2,000 letters to offenders.

A new report reveals that illegal sports streams in the UK have surged to 3.6 billion, highlighting the challenges faced by broadcasters amidst a close link with unlicensed gambling.

The Nigerian Army successfully rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, from a boat hijacked by pirates in Nigerian waters.

Cloudflare's co-founder Matthew responds to a hefty €14 million fine imposed by Agcom for failing to block access to pirated content, stating that the company may disconnect its services for a week.

Naval exercises involving Russian, Chinese, Iranian, and South African ships have commenced off the coast of Cape Town, aimed at securing navigation and combating piracy amid heightened tensions with Washington.

An investigation has culminated in charges against 24 individuals for computer fraud and unauthorized use of copyrights in connection with a criminal organization involved in providing illegal internet television.

Russia has condemned the U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic as a violation of maritime law and labeled it 'blatant piracy,' while the U.S. has indicated that the crew may face trial in the United States.

Russia condemns the U.S. intervention on a Russian tanker, labeling it as open piracy and a violation of international law.

Sunny Hostin criticized the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a 'kidnapping,' likening U.S. actions in the region to piracy during a mission dubbed 'Operation Absolute Resolve.'

The political party Sumar has urged the Sánchez government to condemn the US airstrikes on Venezuela, labeling them as an act of imperialist piracy and calling for popular mobilization to prevent an invasion.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued threats in his New Year's Eve message, reiterating the doctrine of the 'Blue Homeland' and asserting Turkey's refusal to accept any faits accomplis or piracy in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Erdogan warns against increasing challenges and threats to Turkey's interests and the Turkish Cypriot people in the Eastern Mediterranean.