United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Israel and Hezbollah to "stop the war" at the start of a visit to Beirut, saying it was "no longer the time of armed groups". Guterres arrived in Beirut Friday for what he called a "solidarity" visit as the war in Lebanon claimed more than 687 lives since March 2, according to the Lebanese health ministry. PICS and TEXT/AFP

A Mumbai-based captain has been stranded near the Strait of Hormuz for over a week amid escalating tensions in West Asia. His LPG tanker, carrying cargo meant for India, remains anchored near Ras Al Khaimah as missiles and drones fly overhead. Here are some visuals from the vessel. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT