French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

France delivers 39 armored vehicles to Lebanese army

The delivery 'aims to guarantee Lebanon’s territorial integrity, the protection of civilians, regardless of their faith, and the preservation of state institutions,' French deputy defense minister

Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

6 killed in central Afghanistan as strong earthquake shakes region, including Pakistan

Tremors felt in parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Indian-administered Kashmir

Strong tremor shakes parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan

No immediate reports of casualties or damage

Lebanon says Israeli attacks killed 23, injured 98 in past 24 hours

Health Ministry reports death toll reaches 1,368 since March 2

Iranian attacks force shutdown of Emirates Global Aluminium’s Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi

Company says Al Taweelah site ‘one of the biggest aluminium production complexes in the world’

Turkish president tells Putin Ankara opposes attacks on Iran, warns of Black Sea instability

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a phone call with Russian president, highlights aggressive policies by Israel and warns that steps undermining Jerusalem’s status cannot be allowed