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
Four bodies retrieved from Mike Lynch's sunken yacht in Sicily
The bodies were brought ashore on rescue boats and taken to nearby hospitals for formal identification.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Mike Lynch and daughter among six missing after yacht sinks; divers struggle to enter wreck
The boat was lying at a depth of 49 metres (160 feet), giving divers only 8-10 minutes at the wreck site before they had to resurface.
Wed Aug 21 2024
British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily
Fifteen people escaped before it went down, including Mike Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, who owned the boat, and a one-year-old girl.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Turkish cargo ship with 12 crew sinks in Black Sea
The captain of the Turkish-flagged Kafkametler had reported that the ship was drifting toward a breakwater off Eregli.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Four dead, at least 39 rescued after migrant boat sinks off Greece
The three children died after being hospitalised, the coast guard said.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Cargo ship sinks off Japan, leaving two dead, nine missing
The ship sank between the area of Nagasaki and Jeju island where hundreds of flights were cancelled on Tuesday due to harsh weather.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Days after warship sinks, 11 Thai sailors still missing
The Thai Navy on Monday said its 11 sailors are yet missing after a warship sank nine days ago in the Gulf of Thailand.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Thai navy hunts for 33 missing marines after warship sinks
An overnight rescue mission in bad weather secured 73 of the 106 people aboard, the navy said, with the remaining 33 forced to abandon ship.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Meta cuts 11,000 jobs as it sinks more money into the metaverse
The mass layoffs, among the biggest this year and the first in Meta's 18-year history, follow thousands of job cuts at other tech companies.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Nine migrants rescued, dozens missing after boat sinks off Greek island
According to the migrants accounts, about 68 people were on the boat, Kokkalas said.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Marine protected areas are powerful carbon sinks
MPAs not only promote carbon storage but also marine biodiversity as well as the reproductive capacity of ocean species.
Sat Oct 29 2022
China retrieves dozen bodies after Typhoon Chaba sinks ship
Maritime authorities of the southern province of Guangdong were stepping up efforts to identify the bodies, suspected to have drowned.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Rohingya refugee boat sinks off Myanmar, dozens dead or missing - Media
According to survivors, the boat, which was bound for Malaysia, ran into trouble within a couple of days after setting out from Myanmar.
Tue May 24 2022
Tunisia, others seek to limit damage after ship sinks carrying fuel
Rabie Majidi said the next stage was "delicate and sensitive" as the ship must be taken out of the water without allowing leakage.
Mon Apr 18 2022
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