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Nearly 9,000 migrants died while trying to cross borders last year: UN

The real death toll is likely much higher given that many deaths go unreported or undocumented IOM said in a statement. (Image source: Reuters)
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:20 PM IST

Scientists find ‘ghost particle’ with highest energy yet in Mediterranean Sea

The KM3NeT Digital Optical Module (DOM) attached to Vertical Electro-Optical Cable (VEOC), which supplies power and enables data transmission via fiber connection, part of research to detect neutrinos, is seen during a recovery operation in the Mediterranean Sea in this undated handout image released on February 12, 2025.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 03:03 PM IST

Does the evil eye really protect you? Tracing it's lore beyond the closet

Has fast fashion diluted the legend-attested efficacy of the the evil eye?
Published on Dec 30, 2024 03:27 PM IST

Norwegian shipping firm denies Moscow's claim it refused to help sinking Russian ship

Norwegian shipping firm denies Moscow's claim it refused to help sinking Russian ship
Published on Dec 27, 2024 05:34 PM IST

Five die after migrant boat capsizes off Greek island, many feared missing

Five die after migrant boat capsizes off Greek island, many feared missing
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 08:30 PM IST

Rescue group saves 11-year-old girl floating alone in the Mediterranean for days after shipwreck

Rescue group saves 11-year-old girl floating alone in the Mediterranean for days after shipwreck
Published on Dec 13, 2024 12:15 AM IST

Pope Francis faces massive backlash over ‘grave sin’ remarks on migrants

Pope Francis described the Mediterranean Sea as a “cemetery” where many migrants had have lost their lives, despite them being “preventable”.
Published on Aug 29, 2024 06:49 PM IST

Pope Francis says refusing aid to migrants a 'grave sin'

Pope Francis says refusing aid to migrants a 'grave sin'
Published on Aug 28, 2024 02:23 PM IST

Spanish charity rescues 54 migrants in central Mediterranean

Spanish charity rescues 54 migrants in central Mediterranean
Published on Aug 13, 2024 07:15 PM IST

Mediterranean Sea Horror: Killer whales sink $128,000 yacht in 2-hour attack

The attack by the killer whale went on for two hours.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 01:14 PM IST

Greece: First helicopter airline debuts, will offer flights to 11 destinations

Greek island-hopping this summer: First helicopter airline offers quick access to Greece’s hidden gems
Published on Jul 02, 2024 05:02 PM IST

Will close Mediterranean sea for US if Gaza ‘crimes’ continue, Iran threatens

An Iranian flag flutters.
Published on Dec 23, 2023 03:28 PM IST

Woman explains 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' slogan

In a video, a woman explains the meaning of "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" slogan
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 02:06 AM IST

UK staycation boom ends as demand for foreign travel resurges

UK staycation boom ends as demand for foreign travel resurges
Published on Aug 26, 2023 11:13 AM IST

Italy intensifies heat wave warnings for residents, tourists as Europe began

A woman fills a bottle with water at the Barcaccia fountain in front of the Scalinata di Trinita dei Monti (Spanish Steps) in Rome, during a heatwave in Italy. Unforgiving heat scorched parts of the Northern Hemisphere, triggering health warnings and fanning wildfires in the latest stark reminder of the effects of global warming.
Published on Jul 18, 2023 11:06 AM IST

Pope's message to the world on Easter: ‘Help the beloved Ukrainian people’

Pope Francis delivers the Easter Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's basilica overlooking St. Peter's square.
Published on Apr 10, 2023 06:20 AM IST

US deploys cruise-missile submarine in Mideast amid Iran tension

The guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) pulls into the Bay of Naples in this file photo taken in the Mediterranean Sea.
Published on Apr 08, 2023 02:53 PM IST

Egyptian startup turns millions of plastic bags into tiles ‘tougher than cement’

An employee of TileGreen factory works at eco-friendly tile from different types of plastic and waste in the 10th of Ramadan City district northwest of Cairo, Egypt March 15.
Published on Mar 21, 2023 03:49 PM IST

Turkey travel alert: Tips on taking a cruise along the Turquoise Coast

Turkey travel alert: Tips on taking a cruise along the Turquoise Coast
Updated on Jan 18, 2023 04:57 PM IST

Turkey trip alert: Explore stunning beaches from Aegean Sea to Mediterranean Sea

Turkey trip alert: Explore stunning beaches from Aegean Sea to Mediterranean Sea
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 08:52 PM IST

5 dead, 111 rescued in Mediterranean migrant shipwreck

Refugees and migrants are rescued by members of the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms, after leaving Libya trying to reach European soil aboard an overcrowded rubber boat in the Mediterranean sea, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.
Updated on Nov 12, 2020 01:02 AM IST

Rain, snow in Kashmir from November 13-15

A man rows a boat through dry lotus plants at Nigeen lake in Srinagar on Friday.
Updated on Nov 07, 2020 12:09 PM IST

Boat capsizes near Libya, 24 migrants presumed dead, says UN

The shipwreck was the latest maritime disaster involving migrants seeking a better life in Europe.
Updated on Sep 15, 2020 02:23 PM IST

Fresh western disturbance brings rain and snow: IMD

The eighth western disturbance (WD) of February hit northwest India on Thursday, bringing thundershowers to the northern plains, including Delhi NCR.
Updated on Feb 22, 2020 12:45 AM IST

2 boys reported missing during rescue of 69 migrants in Spain

Migrants, intercepted off the coast in the Mediterranean Sea, disembark from a rescue boat at the port of Malaga, southern Spain, December 22, 2018.
Updated on Dec 24, 2018 10:19 AM IST

Russia says military jet with 14 servicemen aboard vanishes from radar off Syria

Russian fighter jets at Hemeimeem air base in Syria. A Russian military jet carrying 14 servicemen vanished from radar over the Mediterranean Sea late Monday as Syria came under attack by Israeli missiles, the defence ministry said.
Updated on Sep 18, 2018 11:45 PM IST

Lebanese activists sink tanks in Mediterranean Sea to attract divers, create marine habitats

Three km off the coast of the city of Sidon, a huge crane on the back of a ship manoeuvred the military hardware into place over the water before dropping them down to the seabed one after the other.
Updated on Jul 28, 2018 11:08 PM IST

Boat carrying 630 rescued migrants that was refused entry by Italy docks in Spain

The Dattilo rescue ship arrives to port in Valencia, Spain.
Published on Jun 17, 2018 10:53 AM IST