The captain of a ship that rescues migrants from sea has been arrested in Italy.
It comes after a two-week standoff with police.
Sea-Watch 3, which is skippered by Carola Rackete, was carrying more than 24 African migrants who were rescued off the coast of Libya.
The vessel entered the Italian port of Lampedusa on Friday despite being banned from docking by police.
Matteo Salvini, who is Italy’s far-right interior minister, has been taking a rigid stance opposing migrant rescue ships.
Iran's supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to keep strait closed
In his first remarks read on state television since taking over, Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Four Bahrainis arrested for spying for Iranian Guard
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior has announced on Thursday that four citizens were arrested for carrying out espionage activities with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
First train to Pyongyang in six years leaves Beijing as neighbours revive link
The first passenger train service between the Chinese and North Korean capitals left Beijing Railway Station on Thursday, ending a six-year gap, as China moves to shore up cross-border infrastructure and rebuild ties with its neighbour.
Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf waters, said port, maritime security and risk firms.
IEA announces record oil stockpile release over Iran war supply disruptions
The International Energy Agency on Wednesday has agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from strategic stockpiles to combat a spike in global crude prices since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, with the US contributing the bulk of the supply.
UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran attacks on Gulf states
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Jordan.
Oman works to contain fire at Salalah port after drones strike
Oman's civil defence is working on containing a fire in fuel tanks at the country's Salalah port, the state news agency reported on Wednesday, after drones struck oil storage facilities.
Strike hits Beirut apartment block as Israel presses attacks
An Israeli strike hit an apartment block in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese authorities said, further widening Israeli attacks in the capital beyond the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs where heavy bombardment continued.
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