Japan and China exchanged conflicting claims Tuesday after a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the East China Sea. Japan's coast guard said it expelled two Chinese vessels that entered waters near the Senkaku Islands, while China's coast guard stated it warned off a Japanese fishing boat.
A 79-ton fishing boat sank off Busan, South Korea, after colliding with an LPG carrier, leaving its South Korean captain dead and two Indonesian crew members missing. Six crew members were rescued, and an investigation is underway.
US military operations in the eastern Pacific, aimed at combating drug trafficking, are under scrutiny following allegations of attacks on Ecuadorian fishing vessels. Survivors recount being targeted by drones and patrol boats, leading to injuries, disappearances, and detention. US officials deny involvement, but lawmakers are demanding answers.
Chinese coast guard vessels repeatedly approached and monitored a Japanese fishing boat near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. Experts suggest China aims to normalize its presence and pressure in the area, which Japan views as a threat to its sovereignty.
A search operation is underway in Carlingford Lough after a fishing boat sank near Greencastle point. One man was rescued by a local boat and taken to Greenore harbour, while another remains missing. The Irish Coast Guard received the call at 12:30 BST, with RNLI, Coastguard rescue teams, and a Royal Navy helicopter assisting.
A small boat, believed to be a Chinese fishing vessel, caught fire at sea south-east of Sochong Island in Ongjin County, Incheon. The Navy discovered the blaze, and the Coast Guard is currently extinguishing it and searching for potential casualties.
A community devastated by an unspecified event shows resilience as residents help each other, sharing resources and offering shelter, highlighting the concept of 'ibasho' amidst widespread destruction and anxiety.
SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Two Chinese fishing boats were seized near the border i...
75-year-old fisherman Sukjai Yana in Chiang Saen, northern Thailand, struggles with declining catches as demand falls due to contamination fears. Toxic run-off from rare earth mines in war-torn Myanmar and spreading to Laos threatens the Mekong River, which 70 million people in mainland Southeast Asia depend on for farms and fisheries. Experts warn the pollution could pose an existential threat to communities along the nearly 5,000km river.
