Dozens of people are feared dead after the boat they were travelling on capsized off the coast of Tunisia.
Four initial survivors were rescued near the coastal town of Zarzis, with one later dying in hospital.
The survivors told the Tunisian coast guard that they were on board a boat that had set off from Libya, heading for Europe, along with dozens of other refugees, and that many had drowned.
Libya's west coast is one of the main departure points for African migrants aiming to reach Europe.
Iran confirms death of security chief Larijani
Iran has confirmed the death of senior political figure Ali Larijani, a key member of the country’s security establishment, amid ongoing regional conflict.
Washington targets Iran's fortified missile sites near Hormuz
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced late on Tuesday that its forces are carrying out strikes at fortified missile sites on the Iranian coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill 10 people, Lebanese authorities say
Israeli airstrikes in Beirut killed at least 10 people on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, shaking the heart of the Lebanese capital as Israel intensified its offensive against Hezbollah.
Israel military says its tank fire hit UN Lebanon base, regrets incident
Israel's military on Wednesday acknowledged that its tank fire hit a U.N. position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers, an incident that underscores the growing risks as Israeli operations expand.
Dubai authorities have confirmed on Wednesday the success of all air interception operations, with no injuries reported.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has allocated 4,631 residential land plots to citizens in Dubai, valued at a total of 5.3 billion dirhams.
CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths, has stated that the aviation hub's recovery has reached 40 per cent of normal traffic movement as it strongly recovers from the ongoing regional developments.
