The Phoenicians developed their ancient civilization with profits from the lucrative maritime trade of the Mediterranean.

A little over 5 million years ago, water from the Atlantic Ocean found a way through the present-day Strait of Gibraltar.

A little over 5 million years ago, water from the Atlantic Ocean found a way through the present-day Strait of Gibraltar.

The Mediterranean has been a holiday destination for decades. In recent years, however, it has acquired new fame as the world’s deadliest sea crossing. In October 2013, off the Italian island of ...

The vessel went down on Thursday after setting off from the harbour in the tourist promenade area in the coastal city of Hurghada. At least six people have died and nine have been injured after a ...

Mediterranean chartering – Old Sardinian Port with ships at Mediterranean Sea and city of Cagliari, South Sardinia Island in Italy in summer. Cityscape with marina and Yachts and boats in town. Credit ...

Vietnam is stepping up inspections of particular children’s toys over concerns that imagery on the model’s face resembles a map China uses to stake competing territorial claims in the South ...

European officials have so far kept mum on comments by top US government officials in a private chat that Europe is "free-loading" in the Red Sea, despite spending millions of euros in the past ...

The White House announced Tuesday that it had reached separate agreements with Russia and Ukraine to allow for “safe navigation” in the Black Sea, eliminating a major roadblock for peace talks ...

The deal was limited, and it was not clear when or how it would start. The Kremlin also demanded some Western sanctions be lifted first. By Constant Méheut and Ivan Nechepurenko Constant Méheut ...

Both sides agreed to end military activity in the Black Sea, the US said (file photo) Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US ...

Pope Francis has appeared at his window of the Gemelli hospital in Rome and offered a blessing for the first time since being admitted on 14 February. The 88-year-old pontiff was discharged ...