Mediterranean Sea

Over 100 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwreck

Some 130 migrants bound for Europe are missing off the Libyan coast after a rubber boat reported it was in distress, independent rescue groups say.

Migrants intercepted off coast of Libya during Europe crossing attempt

The International Organization for Migration said the intercepted migrants are among the 4,500 people who have been brought back to Libya this year after attempting the dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossing to Europe.

Climate change could leave millions at risk in Tunisia and Egypt

As the Mediterranean Sea becomes increasingly warm, extreme tropical weather could displace millions, and with that, alter the geography of North African countries.

Why the UN slammed Italy for failing to save 200 migrants from drowning

Italian authorities were not quick enough to respond to various distress calls from the sinking boat, and, as a result, failed to protect the 'right to life' of drowning migrants, UN rules.

Turkey, Greece agree to continue direct talks to normalise ties

Ankara and Athens held 60 rounds of talks between 2002 and 2016 that they broke off without making progress in a dispute that has lingered for much of the past century.

EU guards under spotlight for pushing migrants back out to sea

Frontex, Europe’s border security agency, faces questions over its complicity in violating the EU law.

Palestinian factions hold drills to mark Israel conflict anniversary

Palestinian groups in Gaza launch rockets into the Mediterranean Sea at the start of what they called their "first-ever joint exercise."

Many dead and missing as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia’s coast

At least 20 people have drowned in waters off Tunisia’s Sfax after a migrant boat capsized, with another 20 still missing.

UN: Scores of migrants drown off Senegal coast

A boat carrying 200 people sank a few hours after leaving a Senegal fishing town, marking the deadliest shipwreck recorded this year by the UN migration agency.

Lebanon, Israel begin indirect talks over maritime border dispute

Lebanon and Israel have begun unprecedented talks sponsored by the UN and US to settle a maritime border dispute and clear the way for oil and gas exploration.

Two dozen refugees, migrants presumed dead as boat capsizes off Libya coast

Libyan coast guard retrieves two bodies after a boat carrying migrants bound for Europe capsizes in the Mediterranean Sea.

'Mediterranean Storm' drills begin as tensions remain high with Greece

The annual exercise is aimed at improving mutual training, cooperation, and interoperability between the Turkish Cypriot Peace Force Command and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Security Forces Command, according to the ministry statement.