incident
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In a post on X, India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called the incident "deeply unfortunate", adding that the bodies of the three men would be brought back soon.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
India summoned a top U.S. diplomat in protest after the incident, the second time a commercial vessel with Indian crew came under fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Following the breach, Coupang's boss Park Dae-jun resigned from his role, apologising for the incident.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Now, federal officials will investigate possible violations and factors that could have contributed to the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
She’d be early, deciding to skip breakfast after the room-changing incident, needing a little time to get her spirit right, as Gran always said.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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