Italy's coast guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking in Mediterranean
The Italian Coast Guard rescued 49 migrants attempting to travel from North Africa to Europe after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Semporna boat tragedy: Five victims buried last night
The bodies of five family members who died after their boat sank in the waters of Kampung Tandoan, Pulau Timbun Mata on Thursday, were safely buried in one grave last night.
Sat Apr 16 2022
Body of missing assistant boat skipper found
The body of the assistant skipper who went missing after his boat sank in waters off Pulau Satang here, on Saturday, was found this evening.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Search area for assistant boat skipper expanded
The SAR operation for the assistant skipper who went missing after his boat sank in the waters of Pulau Satang on Saturday, has yet to find any clue to his whereabouts.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Assistant boat skipper still not found after four days of SAR at sea
A SAR which entered its fourth day today has yet to find the assistant skipper who went missing after his boat sank in the waters of Pulau Satang on Saturday.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Boat sinks off Semporna: One rescued, another missing
A man has been reported missing while his friend was found safe after their boat sank in heavy seas off Pulau Mabul, near here, yesterday.
Sun Jul 05 2020
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Aegean Sea
A Turkish gendarme carries the body of a migrant child on beach in Canakkale's Bademli district on January 30, 2016.
Sun Jan 31 2016
At least 17 migrants, including two babies, drown off Turkish coast
At least ten migrants, including five children, drowned on Saturday when their boat sank in the Aegean Sea while trying to cross from Turkey to Greece, the Turkish coastguard said.
Sat Jan 30 2016
Migrant boat sinks off Turkey, 17 Syrians dead: report
Seventeen Syrian refugees including five children drowned Sunday when their boat sank in Turkish waters on its way to Greece, local media reported.
Sun Sep 27 2015
17 dead, two dozen missing in Indonesia boat sinking
At least 17 people from a wedding party, including three children, died after a boat sank on the way to the Indonesian island of Bali, with two dozen missing, an official said Wednesday.
Wed Oct 08 2014
Indonesia hunts Spaniards missing in tourist boat sinking
Indonesian rescuers Tuesday expanded their search for two Spanish men still missing after a tourist boat sank on the weekend, forcing survivors to swim hours to dry land and drink their own urine.
Tue Aug 19 2014
13 rescued two days after Indonesia tourist boat sinking
Eight foreigners and five Indonesians were rescued Monday, two days after their tourist boat sank in a storm.
Mon Aug 18 2014
One missing, 17 rescued after boat capsizes in Sarawak
Barely a week after a boat sank in Batang Lassa, Daro, Mukah in Sarawak, another boat overturned in Sarikei, Sarawak this morning.
Fri Jan 24 2014
40 Indonesians missing off Malaysia after boat sinks
Forty Indonesians believed to be illegal immigrants seeking to return home were missing Saturday after a boat carrying them sank.
Sat Aug 03 2013
13 dead, dozens missing as boat sinks off Australia
Thirteen people were confirmed dead and dozens missing after a suspected people-smuggling boat sank off Australia's remote Christmas Island.
Sun Jun 09 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024