Latest in Tag: Island Highlight
Latest in Tag: Island
Can a wall protect Tangier Island from rising seas?
A small island in Chesapeake Bay is drowning due to erosion and rising sea levels, but most of its residents don’t believe in climate change. Instead, they hope US President Donald Trump will build a wall to save them.Tangier is a marshy island in the Chesapeake Bay — an estuary 90 miles (145 kilometers) south …
Encroachment demolition in Al-Warraq ceased following clashes
The island witnessed clashes between security forces and residents, resulting in the death of a citizen
State Council to review lawsuit filed against cabinet’s approval of demarcation deal on 7 February
It is assumed that the agreement will be sent to the parliament on Sunday
In Cartoon: Egypt’s affair with islands: the Greece edition
In Cartoon: Saudi Arabia and Egypt draw up maritime borders
Al-Warraq boat captain detained for 4 days pending investigations
The death toll from a collision between the cruise boat and a barge rose to 38
Shoukry reaffirms trilateral cooperation between Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus
The summit’s objective was to develop a tripartite partnership in various fields including “promoting peace, stability, security and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean in all fields (political, economic, trade, culture, tourism)”.
Qorsaya residents appeal military zone
State Commissioner’s report recommends revoking decision to turn island into military zone
The island where time stood still
Qursaya is an oasis of calm and green in the middle of the city of millions
Desert Island Discs – Dos
First of all, a big thank you to this week’s guest contributors who sent in their Desert Island Discs, and who impressed me with their ability to actually come up with a list—I’m still having trouble as I write this. We’ll get there, God willing. “Show me yours, then I’ll show you mine” goes the …
NGOs respond to Qorsaya claims by the military
Nine NGOs accuse military of misleading the public over conflict with Qorsaya Island residents
Campaigns show solidarity with Qorsaya residents
Activists raise awareness of plight of Qorsaya residents ahead of their military trial
Qorsaya residents threaten escalation
Have given the military 48 hour ultimatum
Anti-Japanese protests continue across China
Territorial dispute over uninhabited islands reignites old tensions as anti-Japanese protests shut down major Japanese companies in China
Japanese companies shut down factories in China
Honda, Mazda and Panasonic halting production
Japan to build missile defence system targeting North Korea
System could heighten tensions with China
Pentagon chief calls for calm in Japan-China spat
“It is extremely important that diplomatic means on both sides be used to try to constructively resolve these issues”, says Panetta
Chinese anti-Japan island protests continue
Newly appointed Japanese ambassador dies in hospital
Momuntum builds in Chinese protests at Japanese embassy
Island row between the two countries