Ferry capsizes in Sri Lanka; at least 6 dead
The ferry was travelling from Kurinchakeni to the town of Kinniya along Sri Lanka's eastern coast.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Brazil ferry capsizes, at least 22 dead in second accident this week
Local authorities said 21 others had been rescued by the navy after the ferry capsized on an early morning trip between Ilha de Itaparica and state capital Salvador.
Fri Aug 25 2017
30 missing after ferry capsizes in Bangladesh
An overcrowded ferry capsized and sank in southern Bangladesh on Wednesday, leaving around 30 people missing.
Wed Sep 21 2016
Four bodies found, 71 people rescued as ferry capsizes off Bali
At least four bodies have been recovered by search and rescue teams on Saturday after a ferry capsized between the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java.
Sun Mar 06 2016
Six dead in Myanmar ferry capsize
At lease six people have been killed and six others missing in a ferry capsizing incident in the Chindwin River in Myanmar over the weekend.
Mon Nov 02 2015
At least 36 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes
At least 36 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes
Fri Jul 03 2015
At least 36 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes: official
At least 36 people were killed after a passenger ferry with close to 200 people on board capsized in rough waters in the central Philippines
Thu Jul 02 2015
At least 33 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes: official
A ferry heading from the central city of Ormoc to the island of Camotes with 173 people on board overturned on Thursday.
Thu Jul 02 2015
Bangladesh ferry incident: 10 dead, hundreds still missing
A heavily-laden ferry capsized and sank in central Bangladesh leaving at least 10 people dead and hundreds more missing.
Thu May 15 2014
Sewol: Remembering the victims
The Sewol ferry capsized and sank near the southwest coast of South Korea on April 16 with 476 passengers and crew on board.
Sat May 10 2014
Ferry capsize: Captain says warnings over Korean ferry ignored
A probe into South Korea's ferry disaster has heard that warnings over the ship's seaworthiness were ignored.
Wed Apr 30 2014
Ferry capsize: S. Korean President Park apologizes over incident
Public anger over the sinking has been growing since footage emerged of crew members, including the captain abandoning the Sewol ferry.
Tue Apr 29 2014
Ferry capsize: 48 bodies found in a room
Search operations found 48 bodies wearing life jackets cramped in a room.
Sat Apr 26 2014
Ferry capsize: Korean officials feel the heat of the tragedy
In the hothouse atmosphere of anger and grief triggered by South Korea's ferry tragedy, the slightest misstep or ill-timed remark by any official can carry career-ending consequences.
Thu Apr 24 2014
Ferry capsize: Confirmed death toll passes 100 - coastguard
The confirmed death toll has crossed 100 but almost twice that number remained unaccounted for.
Tue Apr 22 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
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