The president of the Philippines has cancelled a trip to the UN's climate change summit in Dubai to ty to free 17 seafarers taken hostage when a Manx-owned ship was hijacked.
The Galaxy Leader, owned by Manx-registered company Ray Car Carriers, was seized by Houthi rebels on November 19.
17 Filipino seamen were taken prisoner, although the hostage-takers said they would be unharmed.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he's sending a delegation to Iran this week to negotiate their release.
Gales put two ferry sailings at risk tonight
Two Steam Packet Company sailings overnight could be facing disruption.
Should the Island throw a birthday party for Barry Gibb?
As tourism business owner has suggested the Isle of Man hold a huge event to mark Sir Barry Gibb's 80th birthday this year.
Warning issued over icy roads
Ice and frost is causing havoc on the Island's roads this morning.
High ground could see 4 inches of snow on Saturday night
The Island's Met Office has issued another weather warning for snow and sleet over the weekend.
Mountain Road unlikely to open before Monday
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road is unlikely to open this weekend.
Yellow warning for freezing temperatures tonight
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about freezing conditions.
School bangers night called off
A charity says it's been forced to cancel a night of school singalongs because of poor ticket sales.
AK47 and Uzi handed in to police
Police have had a significant number of dangerous weapons handed in during their latest firearms amnesty.
