Four bodies retrieved from Mike Lynch's sunken yacht in Sicily
The bodies were brought ashore on rescue boats and taken to nearby hospitals for formal identification.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Cut off by floods, boats become lifeline for residents of Kampung Delong
As of this morning, 116 people from 32 families were still housed at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Delong temporary relief centre.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Philippines tells China to stop provocative actions in South China Sea
Philippines said China's move to interfere with a resupply mission on Sunday resulted in damage to one of Manila's boats, but that no one was harmed.
Mon Oct 23 2023
MetMalaysia: Strong winds and rough seas in certain coastal areas until July 26
The strong winds and choppy seas make it very dangerous for small boats, sea-going activities and sea sports, according to MetMalaysia.
Wed Jul 19 2023
At least 300 migrants missing at sea near Spanish Canary Islands - Aid group
The three migrant boats have been missing for 15 days since they left Senegal to try to reach Spain.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta, support service says
The vessel was out of fuel and its lower deck was full of water, while the captain had left and there was nobody who could steer the boat.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Italy urges 'stop' to migrant boats as shipwreck death toll hits 63
Many of the victims washed ashore to where the vessel sank near Steccato di Cutro, while some of the bodies were recovered from the sea.
Tue Feb 28 2023
FACTBOX: Hundreds of Rohingya leave Bangladesh in rickety boats
About 180 Rohingya Muslims fleeing grim conditions in Bangladesh camps are presumed to have drowned at sea in recent weeks.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Defence Ministry to mobilise ATM trucks to send food supply, basic necessities to Terengganu tomorrow - DPM
Ahmad Zahid said the move was important to ensure adequate supply of food and basic necessities, as well as transport such as boats.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Boats come to the fore at flood-hit Kampung Bawah Lembah
The villagers are forced to use the boats to relocate to the temporary evacuation centre.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty
Desperate Indonesian fishers are setting out across the Arafura Sea in record numbers, with 46 fishing boats detected since June this year.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Agong presents boats as flood preparation for Pekan residents
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong today handed over five fibre boats to residents of the Pekan district to prepare them for the monsoon season.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Dream New Zealand job becomes a flight of fancy
The position of biodiversity supervisor in the tiny town of Haast involves hiking and riding in helicopters and jet boats.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Residents at flood-prone areas advised to evacuate ahead of expected floods
Shahidan Kassim said the move was to minimise the use of assets, especially boats and heavy vehicles during the evacuation process.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024