Undersea Cable Crisis in the Baltic Sea Raises Alarm in Europe
baltic sea December 29, 2024 23:13The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.
The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.
Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.
A Russian cargo ship has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion onboard. Two crew members of the sunken Ursa Major are missing.
Italian deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini has been acquitted of charges after refusing a rescue boat carrying 147 migrants to enter Italian territory.
Satellite images reveal the destruction caused by deadly cyclone Chido in Mayotte, with winds of over 220 kilometers per hour leaving a trail of death and devastation.
The former Spanish Minister of Transport, Ábalos, has been accused of corruption in a scandal involving the purchase of masks during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. This accusation is a part of a larger investigation into corruption allegations surrounding the sale of medical supplies.
Recent discovery in Syria sheds light on Assad's alleged involvement in captagon trade to support his regime economically.
Russia is making efforts to keep its military bases in Syria, particularly Tartous and Hmeimim, as crucial for its power in the Middle East and Africa.
Divers from the New York Police Department are combing through the largest pond in Central Park in search of the weapon used to murder UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson.
Recent cable breaks in Finland have raised concerns, with one cable intentionally damaged near Helsinki and investigations ongoing for another break. The Finnish government is closely monitoring the situation, with authorities cooperating with Sweden. This incident comes after previous disruptions in the Nordic region, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.
A court in Vietnam has rejected the appeal in the fraud case of real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, leaving tens of thousands of people losing their savings.
A Belgian couple, Lucianna G. (30) and Christophe L. (37), miraculously survived a shipwreck in Egypt after hours of uncertainty in the water.
A professional diver tragically passed away after being attacked by a white shark while diving off the coast of New Zealand. The incident occurred on the Chatham Islands, sparking fear among the local diving community.
Filipino authorities ordered the evacuation of more than 250,000 people as 'supertyphoon' Man-yi approaches. The storm is expected to bring severe winds and deadly storm surges.
The Finnish Coast Guard reports that satellite navigation in the Baltic Sea has been increasingly disrupted since April. Ships are getting lost at sea, prompting interventions to prevent them from approaching islands or shallow waters.
The owner of the container ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States, has agreed to pay over 100 million dollars (over 92 million euros) in compensation to the American federal government.
Capri, the popular Italian island off the coast of Naples, is looking to reduce the number of tourists it receives by limiting ferry arrivals.
At least seven people have died on Saturday on Sapelo Island off the coast of the US state of Georgia, when a gangway collapsed in the port to a ferry. The incident occurred during an annual event of the Gullah Geechee community.
Actor Steven Seagal, 72, declares his willingness to give his life for Vladimir Putin in a new documentary called In the name of justice, shared by the Russian state media platform Smotrim.
Costa Rica's increased control over its main seaport has disrupted the flow of cocaine to Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Two Chinese engineers were killed in a terrorist attack in Karachi, Pakistan, with a separatist group claiming responsibility for the suicide bombing.
Russian President Putin has stopped visiting his beloved summer residence in the coastal town of Sochi since March due to concerns over his safety, leaving the lavish Bocharov Ruchey estate deserted.
A ferry, making a day trip to the German island of Helgoland, encountered a power outage while returning on the North Sea, causing delays in its arrival at the port.
American running mates provide debate lessons to the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates in a remarkably substantive and civil TV duel.
Lebanon, once known as the 'Switzerland of the Middle East', lost its status due to internal discord among its diverse population, the Palestinian issue, and multiple Israeli invasions.
Multiple European countries have initiated the evacuation of citizens and embassy staff from Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the region.
A cruise around the world, set to last over three years, departed from Belfast, Northern Ireland after experiencing technical issues and delays.
Luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily is under increased security due to the presence of highly sensitive information in waterproof safes onboard.