First aid ship to Gaza leaves Cyprus port in pilot project
The charity ship Open Arms sails out of Larnaca port in Cyprus, towing a barge containing around 200 tonnes of flour, rice and protein.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Shahmalarani bags gold Larnaca K1 Series
C. Shahmalarani claimed the women's -50kg title, after beating Spaniard Eva Rodriguez 9-5 in the finals, held at the Kition Athletic Center.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Hijacker of EgyptAir plane never entered cockpit: pilot
The man accused of hijacking an Egyptian plane and diverting it to Cyprus did not enter the cockpit during the six-hour long ordeal, the pilot of the aircraft said Sunday.
Mon Apr 04 2016
Cyprus remands suspected hijacker who demanded to see ex-wife
A judge in Larnaca on the island's southern coast ordered Egyptian Seif al-Din Mohamed Mostafa held for eight days during his first court appearance after Tuesday's hijacking.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Man accused of EgyptAir hijacking appears in Cyprus court
Seif al-Din Mohamed Mostafa, a 58-year-old Egyptian who has a Cypriot ex-wife, was not asked to address the court.
Wed Mar 30 2016
EgyptAir: This isn't the first time someone tried to hijack a plane out of love
The motives behind the hijacking of an EgyptAir flight, which was diverted to Cyprus, remain somewhat unclear.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Unusual plane hijackings since 2001
Airplane hijackings such as the one that unfolded on Tuesday involving an Egyptian airliner have become relatively rare since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks led to increased security.
Wed Mar 30 2016
EgyptAir MS181 hijacked and diverted to Larnaca Airport, Cyprus
A hijacker seized an Egyptian airliner on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 and diverted it to Cyprus, triggering a hostage crisis at Larnaca airport.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Cyprus closes Larnaca airport after hijacking, flights diverted to Paphos
Cyprus on Tuesday closed Larnaca airport after a hijacker seized an Egyptian airliner and forced it to land on the eastern Mediterranean island.
Tue Mar 29 2016
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
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024