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
Bum-Bum Island as the first dedicated Macro Dive Site in Malaysia
Other than muddy sediment, the dive site may consist dead corals, house or fish farm wrecks and other man made items that are trapped underwater.
Mon Jun 24 2019
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