Body of last missing person found after Sicily superyacht sinking
Official identification of corpses and autopsies are expected to begin after the transfer of the last recovered body to a hospital morgue.
Fri Aug 23 2024
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
Philippines to probe sinking of overloaded boat that killed at least 26
Authorities rescued 40 people after the vessel sank in strong winds, meaning it was carrying many more passengers than it was designed for.
Fri Jul 28 2023
At least 15 killed, 19 missing in ferry sinking in Indonesia
Of 40 passengers on board, 19 were still missing, while six survived, the agency said in a statement.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Brazilian Navy says it will sink 'ghost' aircraft carrier at high sea
The Navy said the ship is taking on water and is at risk of sinking, so it has not been allowed to dock at Brazilian ports.
Sat Feb 04 2023
India set to demolish buildings in sinking Himalayan town
Experts and residents have long warned that large-scale construction work in and around Joshimath town could lead to land subsidence.
Tue Jan 10 2023
New Indonesia capital imperils ancient Eden with 'ecological disaster'
Nusantara is set to replace sinking and polluted Jakarta as Indonesia's political centre by late 2024.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned
The possible sinking of a boat with 180 Rohingya Muslims on board will make 2022 one of the worst years for the community as refugees try to flee desperate conditions in camps in Bangladesh.
Mon Dec 26 2022
M'sia ready to assist in SAR mission of sunken Thai navy ship - Mohamad
The Ministry of Defence is ready to mobilise a SAR team if required following the sinking of the Thai navy ship 'HTMS Sukhothai' in the Gulf of Thailand on Sunday.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Sinking Alexandria faces up to coming catastrophe
Alexandria, Egypt's fabled second city and its biggest port, is in danger of disappearing below the waves within decades.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Asian coastal cities sinking fast: Study
Sprawling coastal cities in South and Southeast Asia are sinking faster than elsewhere in the world.
Tue Sep 27 2022
No evidence of boat with illegal immigrants sinking near Batu Puteh - MMEA
MMEA received a report from an Indonesian national claiming that the boat he was in together with nine others had sunk yesterday.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Klopp says Liverpool 'boys are ready' after sinking City in Shield showdown
Jurgen Klopp declared his Liverpool side is ready for the new season after their 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Sun Jul 31 2022
Search area expanded for three immigrants missing in boat sinking off Pengerang
The search area for three Indonesian immigrants missing after their boat capsized in the waters of Teluk Ramunia, Pengerang near Kota Tinggi was expanded to 35.82 nautical miles today.
Fri Jan 21 2022
INSIGHT - That sinking feeling: Poor nations struggle with UN climate fund
Bureaucracy and a blizzard of information requests have stalled applications to the UN Green Climate Fund over projects.
Sun Nov 14 2021
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024