China warns of deep-sea spying devices, underwater 'lighthouses' that guide foreign submarines
China says it uncovered devices hidden on the ocean floor, transmitting information potentially "pre-set for battle."
Tue Oct 29 2024
Sunken village emerges in Greece as drought dries up lake
The muddied remains of homes are reemerging nearly 45 years since the village that once stood here disappeared underwater.
Sat Sep 07 2024
Flight MH370: Can underwater sound signals solve aviation’s greatest mystery?
The ongoing efforts to locate MH370 also seeks to enhance the ability to track and understand aviation accidents over vast oceanic expanses.
Sat Jun 15 2024
FEATURE - Tuvalu preserves history online as rising seas threaten existence
About 40% of the main atoll and capital district Funafuti is already underwater at high tide, forecast to be submerged by end of century.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Human-machine teams driven by AI are about to reshape warfare
Aerial, land and underwater robots, teamed with humans, are poised to play a major role in warfare.
Sun Sep 10 2023
Underwater gardening could save vital kelp forests
Anyone can become a marine gardener and play a role in saving kelp forests.
Sat Jun 10 2023
A major part of missing Japanese helicopter found
The aircraft was detected underwater by the sonar of a Japanese minesweeper in search efforts.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Norwegian diver found safe off Malaysia, search for 3 others missing continues
Grodem told authorities she lost sight of the other divers after the group drifted far from their boat due to strong underwater currents.
Thu Apr 07 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
Underwater lion dance at Malaysian aquarium ahead of Lunar New Year
To undertake the tricky task, the divers get special training and use suits that are light enough for them to perform while underwater.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Explainer - Tonga's volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say
Tonga's massive underwater volcanic eruption could deliver long-lasting damage to coral reefs, erode coastlines and disrupt fisheries.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Casualty reports awaited from tsunami-hit Tonga with comms mostly down
An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday, triggering warnings of 1.2-metre tsunami waves and evacuation orders on the shores of Tonga.
Sun Jan 16 2022
All onboard sunken submarine KRI Nanggala 402 confirmed dead - TNI
Based on visuals from remotely operated underwater vehicle used in the search, the sub was found to have broken into three parts at a depth of 838 metres on the seabed in the waters off Bali.
Sun Apr 25 2021
Massive iceberg pivots, breaks near south Atlantic penguin colony island
Researchers feared that, as the berg closed in on the wildlife-rich island, it could grind into the seabed, disrupting underwater ecosystems.
Sat Dec 19 2020
Monster iceberg's 42-month journey towards wildlife island
Scientists say the iceberg could grind over the island's shelf, crushing underwater life.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024