Explosive devices detonate in Damascus near hotel where French Macron was meant to stay, security source says. Devices blew up in the Syrian capital close to the site reserved for the French leader's visit.

9 police killed in terrorist attack on police facility in Ziarat district, Pakistan's Balochistan province; firefight ongoing since Monday night, no group claims responsibility

Nine police personnel were killed in a terrorist attack on a police facility in the Mangi Phase-III area of Ziarat district in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, officials said on Tuesday. An exchange of fire between attackers and law enforcement continued since Monday night, with security operations ongoing and no group immediately claiming responsibility.

Explosions heard in Damascus, Syria; cause of the blasts remains unknown, with no immediate explanation available.

Explosions heard in Damascus, Syria; the cause of the blasts remains unknown.

Syria and France to sign agreements during Macron's visit to Damascus, Syrian President al-Sharaa says

Syria and France will sign agreements during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says.

Iran's IRIB says tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz was using Omani route with US support, targeted after ignoring repeated warnings; officials have not confirmed or denied the anonymous report

Iran's state broadcaster IRIB says a tanker hit in the Strait of Hormuz was attempting to use the Omani route with US support and was targeted after "ignoring repeated warnings." IRIB cited anonymous sources, saying officials have not confirmed or denied the report.