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Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef

Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef

The Chinese coastguard said it had temporarily allowed Philippines to provide food and water to soldiers stationed at BRP Sierra Madre.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Philippines' Marcos says maritime cooperation a cornerstone in Vietnam visit

Philippines' Marcos says maritime cooperation a cornerstone in Vietnam visit

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to meet Vietnam's top officials and work on agreements on coastguard cooperation and rice supply.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days

Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days

The Tunisian coastguard said it had intercepted more than 2,500 migrants and arrested dozens of human smugglers following a major crackdown.
Wed Sep 20 2023
At least 16 migrants dead in shipwreck off Greek island Lesbos

At least 16 migrants dead in shipwreck off Greek island Lesbos

The sunken boat was carrying about 40 people, the coastguard said, citing people that had been rescued so far.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Hundreds evacuated by sea from island as Greek wildfires rage

Hundreds evacuated by sea from island as Greek wildfires rage

They were all moved to safety and sea patrols are continuing in case of emergency, a coastguard official said.
Fri Aug 06 2021
Japan scrambles jets over China drone flight near disputed islets

Japan scrambles jets over China drone flight near disputed islets

Japan and China have long been at loggerheads over the tiny, uninhabited islands, called the Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China.
Fri May 19 2017
Food Flotilla for Myanmar: Nautical Aliya docks in port of Chittagong

Food Flotilla for Myanmar: Nautical Aliya docks in port of Chittagong

The ship carrying more than 2,000 tonnes of relief goods was guided in by a coastguard patrol boat as it began entering the Karnaphuli River at 9: 15 am local time (11:15 am GMT).
Tue Feb 14 2017
Nine dead as Italy rescues 6,055 migrants on disaster anniversary

Nine dead as Italy rescues 6,055 migrants on disaster anniversary

Italy's coastguard said nine corpses were recovered in operations in which 6,055 people were rescued off Libya.
Tue Oct 04 2016
Russia says yacht detained by North Korea

Russia says yacht detained by North Korea

A Russian yacht has been detained by North Korean coastguards in the Sea of Japan and towed in to land with five crew members on board, Russian officials said Saturday.
Sun May 15 2016
At least 17 migrants, including two babies, drown off Turkish coast

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
44 drown in migrant boat sinking as Germany seeks Turkish help

44 drown in migrant boat sinking as Germany seeks Turkish help

Greek and Turkish coastguards recovered the bodies of 44 migrants -- including 20 children -- whose boats capsized on their way to Greece, officials said Friday.
Fri Jan 22 2016
Ten die, eight missing, as S. Korea fishing boat capsizes

Ten die, eight missing, as S. Korea fishing boat capsizes

At least ten people died and eight are missing after a South Korean fishing charter boat capsized, the coastguard said Sunday, while three survived after clinging to the wreckage for 10 hours.
Sun Sep 06 2015
At least 10 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Sicily

At least 10 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Sicily

A boat capsized off Sicily when the migrants aboard rushed to meet rescuers, killing at least 10 people, the Italian coastguard said Wednesday.
Wed Mar 04 2015
Rescuers battle to rescue hundreds trapped on burning ferry

Rescuers battle to rescue hundreds trapped on burning ferry

Rescuers battled in the dark to save nearly 300 passengers trapped on a burning Italian ferry as coastguards reported one man had died in the high-seas drama.
Mon Dec 29 2014
S. Korea president takes responsibility for ferry disaster

S. Korea president takes responsibility for ferry disaster

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye announced that the widely criticised national coastguard would be dismantled.
Mon May 19 2014
The battle to reduce road deaths

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

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?

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

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

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024