![Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law? Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51498208189_SydneyHarbourinAu.jpg)
Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Cut off by floods, boats become lifeline for residents of Kampung Delong Cut off by floods, boats become lifeline for residents of Kampung Delong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703828881_banjir.jpg)
Cut off by floods, boats become lifeline for residents of Kampung Delong
As of this morning, 116 people from 32 families were still housed at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Delong temporary relief centre.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Philippines tells China to stop provocative actions in South China Sea Philippines tells China to stop provocative actions in South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698034686_southchinasea.jpg)
Philippines tells China to stop provocative actions in South China Sea
Philippines said China's move to interfere with a resupply mission on Sunday resulted in damage to one of Manila's boats, but that no one was harmed.
Mon Oct 23 2023
![MetMalaysia: Strong winds and rough seas in certain coastal areas until July 26 MetMalaysia: Strong winds and rough seas in certain coastal areas until July 26](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671258761_RibutTaufan.jpg)
MetMalaysia: Strong winds and rough seas in certain coastal areas until July 26
The strong winds and choppy seas make it very dangerous for small boats, sea-going activities and sea sports, according to MetMalaysia.
Wed Jul 19 2023
![At least 300 migrants missing at sea near Spanish Canary Islands - Aid group At least 300 migrants missing at sea near Spanish Canary Islands - Aid group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61688953953_woodenboatsusedby.jpg)
At least 300 migrants missing at sea near Spanish Canary Islands - Aid group
The three migrant boats have been missing for 15 days since they left Senegal to try to reach Spain.
Mon Jul 10 2023
![Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta, support service says Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta, support service says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681088890_migrants.jpg)
Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta, support service says
The vessel was out of fuel and its lower deck was full of water, while the captain had left and there was nobody who could steer the boat.
Mon Apr 10 2023
![Italy urges 'stop' to migrant boats as shipwreck death toll hits 63 Italy urges 'stop' to migrant boats as shipwreck death toll hits 63](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677555954_ITALY.jpg)
Italy urges 'stop' to migrant boats as shipwreck death toll hits 63
Many of the victims washed ashore to where the vessel sank near Steccato di Cutro, while some of the bodies were recovered from the sea.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![FACTBOX: Hundreds of Rohingya leave Bangladesh in rickety boats FACTBOX: Hundreds of Rohingya leave Bangladesh in rickety boats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672191307_ROHINGYA.jpg)
FACTBOX: Hundreds of Rohingya leave Bangladesh in rickety boats
About 180 Rohingya Muslims fleeing grim conditions in Bangladesh camps are presumed to have drowned at sea in recent weeks.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Defence Ministry to mobilise ATM trucks to send food supply, basic necessities to Terengganu tomorrow - DPM Defence Ministry to mobilise ATM trucks to send food supply, basic necessities to Terengganu tomorrow - DPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671691115_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Defence Ministry to mobilise ATM trucks to send food supply, basic necessities to Terengganu tomorrow - DPM
Ahmad Zahid said the move was important to ensure adequate supply of food and basic necessities, as well as transport such as boats.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![Boats come to the fore at flood-hit Kampung Bawah Lembah Boats come to the fore at flood-hit Kampung Bawah Lembah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670917841_banjirRantau.jpg)
Boats come to the fore at flood-hit Kampung Bawah Lembah
The villagers are forced to use the boats to relocate to the temporary evacuation centre.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/41460820453_SharkFin.jpg)
Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty
Desperate Indonesian fishers are setting out across the Arafura Sea in record numbers, with 46 fishing boats detected since June this year.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![Agong presents boats as flood preparation for Pekan residents Agong presents boats as flood preparation for Pekan residents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81669967762_TBAGONGBOT.jpg)
Agong presents boats as flood preparation for Pekan residents
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong today handed over five fibre boats to residents of the Pekan district to prepare them for the monsoon season.
Fri Dec 02 2022
![Dream New Zealand job becomes a flight of fancy Dream New Zealand job becomes a flight of fancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667629482_NewZealand.jpg)
Dream New Zealand job becomes a flight of fancy
The position of biodiversity supervisor in the tiny town of Haast involves hiking and riding in helicopters and jet boats.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![Residents at flood-prone areas advised to evacuate ahead of expected floods Residents at flood-prone areas advised to evacuate ahead of expected floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665566958_TBSHAHIDANRT.jpg)
Residents at flood-prone areas advised to evacuate ahead of expected floods
Shahidan Kassim said the move was to minimise the use of assets, especially boats and heavy vehicles during the evacuation process.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660202103_COLOMBO.jpg)
The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis
Hundreds of Sri Lankans have attempted to escape an unprecedented economic meltdown by boarding fishing boats bound for Australia.
Thu Aug 11 2022