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
At least 209 Pakistanis were on board migrant boat that sank off Greece, data suggests
Hundreds of people from different countries believed to have been on board the vessel, in the worst shipwreck in years for the region.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Greek migrant tragedy death toll rises, suspects detained
Greece recovered three more bodies, bringing the confirmed toll to 81, after a fishing boat packed with hundreds of migrants sank.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Swimming and surfing, Gazans savour a cleaner sea
Palestinians in the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip are rediscovering the pleasures of the Mediterranean Sea.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Mysteries and music: Listening in to underwater life
When marine researchers started recording sounds in the seagrass meadows of the Mediterranean Sea, they picked up a mysterious sound.
Sat Feb 19 2022
When you eat mussels, you're also consuming... microplastics
The most widely consumed species of mussels around the world are believed to contain microplastics.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Amount of plastic dumped in Med to double in 20 years: Report
Plastic pollution can cause long-term damage to terrestrial and marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
Wed Oct 28 2020
US launches military strike against Syria
The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conducts strike operations while in the Mediterranean Sea, April 7, 2017.
Fri Apr 07 2017
At least 239 migrants believed drowned in Mediterranean, says UN
At least 239 migrants are believed to have drowned this week in two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya, the United Nations refugee agency said.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Russian cruise missiles target Syria
Russian warships in the Mediterranean Sea fired cruise missiles at targets near Aleppo on Friday.
Sat Aug 20 2016
Satellite spots possible oil slick near EgyptAir crash site: ESA
A European Space Agency satellite has spotted a possible oil slick near the site where a missing EgyptAir plane is believed to have crashed.
Fri May 20 2016
Wreckage of EgyptAir plane, body part found in Mediterranean
A body part, seats and luggage were among the objects discovered on Friday.
Fri May 20 2016
EgyptAir crash: What we know
Thursday's crash of an EgyptAir passenger plane near a Greek island en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 people aboard remains unexplained.
Thu May 19 2016
Trump: EgyptAir disappearance a likely 'terrorist attack'
"When will we get tough, smart and vigilant? Great hate and sickness!"
Thu May 19 2016
EgyptAir flight crashes in Mediterranean with 66 on board
There are no immediate reports of any debris found yet and investigations are ongoing to determine if it was mechanical failure or a bomb.
Thu May 19 2016
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024