Seven military personnel rescued after boat capsized near Sandakan
According to Sabah police commissioner, Datuk Idris Abdullah, the incident occurred when their patrol boat was hit by big waves.
Thu Jan 26 2023
KD Perdana lost contact because of failure to stick to SOP - RMN chief
The investigation found the CO was overwhelmed by the number of foreign fishing boats in the area so much so he lost supervision of the patrol boat which went missing.
Tue Jun 13 2017
Patrol boat ran out of fuel, suffered communication equipment breakdown
These were the preliminary findings on why the boat went missing but it was still to early to arrive at conclusions as to what really happened.
Tue May 23 2017
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
North, South Korea naval patrol boats exchange fire
North and South Korean naval patrol boats briefly exchanged fire Tuesday near their disputed Yellow Sea border.
Tue Oct 07 2014
N. Korea patrol boat violated maritime border: South
A North Korean patrol boat repeatedly crossed the disputed Yellow Sea border with the South in an apparent show of force at the start of South Korea-US military drills.
Tue Feb 25 2014
Japan coastguard says more China ships in disputed waters
Japan said three Chinese surveillance ships entered its territorial waters off disputed East China Sea islands on Sunday, hours after one of Beijing's fisheries patrol boats sailed into the zone.
Sun Feb 24 2013
Weapons stolen at Darwin naval base
An intruder broke into a naval base in Darwin allegedly assaulted a crew member on a moored patrol boat and stole a number of weapons.
Fri Nov 30 2012
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