Mediterranean Sea

At least eight die, 17 missing after ferry capsizes off north Cyprus

Those rescued from the vessel were taken to Kyrenia port for transfer to hospitals, according to Turkish Cypriot Transport Minister Erhan Arikli.

Survivors arrive on shore after being rescued from the sea following a boat capsize off Kyrenia, northern Cyprus, August 30, 2026
Amphorae from the late 5th and early 4th centuries BCE, discovered off the coast of the island of Andros, August 26, 2026.

Italy, Greece find hundreds of amphorae buried with ancient shipwrecks on Mediterranean sea floor

 Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis talks during an interview with Reuters, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens,Greece, June 18, 2024.

Greece warns Turkey against violating sovereign rights, vows response from 'position of strength'

The search for the remains of the Altalena, published August 24, 2026.

Israel finds lost Altalena ship intact on Mediterranean seafloor, 78 years after IDF sinking


Could a war of words between Turkey and Israel escalate toward a new crisis? - analysis

Turkey and Israel are trading heated rhetoric over Jerusalem and regional influence, raising concerns that verbal clashes could escalate into broader tensions in Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.

WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers

The team was originally slated to perform surveys over the course of six days, but instead were called to shore after one day due to Iranian missile strikes.

Researchers at University of Haifa spot two sperm whales off coast of Ashdod, June 8, 2026.

Will a new Sunni axis reshape the Middle East? - opinion

“Sunni axis” is a term that is gaining currency. It refers to a new security alliance of Sunni states that seems to be emerging, with the SMDA at its heart. Turkey and Qatar will probably join.

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Israel needs a Suez alternative, the Ben-Gurion Canal offers one - opinion

The Ben-Gurion Canal would give the world a new trade route while boosting Israel’s economy and strategic power.

A container ship sails at the Suez Canal, in Ismailia, Egypt March 31, 2021. Suez Canal Authority/Handout via REUTERS

Beyond the pom-poms: Israel’s young cheerleaders win bronze on the world stage

Israeli youth cheerleaders win bronze in Orlando, turning resilience and precision into a breakthrough world championship moment.

The Israeli team after winning third place.

Finding yourself in the quiet: A stay at Cyprus's Anassa resort - review

At the Anassa resort, 50 minutes from Paphos airport and, spiritually speaking, several worlds away, you can find peace and quiet after months of chaos and war.

The Anassa.

Spring 2026 fashion blends comfort, color, and optimism for a fresh, festive look

Discover Spring 2026 fashion with soft textures, pastel tones, and festive elegance.

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Gulf states consider bypassing Strait of Hormuz with new oil pipelines via Haifa - FT

The Financial Times reported that the Gulf states aim to create a new network of pipelines, roads, and railways to stop relying on the Strait of Hormuz.

3D-printed oil barrels, an oil pump jack and a map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran appear in this illustration taken March 2, 2026.

Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron

The discovery was made in an ancient shipwreck in the Dor Lagoon near the Carmel Coast, where archaeologists recovered nine pieces of unprocessed iron known as “blooms.”

 The Mediterranean Sea.

Mediterranean states say adrift Russian tanker is 'imminent and serious' threat

Russia's Foreign Ministry acknowledged that the vessel was adrift in the Mediterranean and said Russia's further involvement in resolving the situation depended on "concrete circumstances."

A Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, damaged earlier this month and currently adrift without crew, floats in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta and the Italian islands of Lampedusa and Linosa, in this handout picture released on March 13, 2026.