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

Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above USD 100 a barrel Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign of an end to the war in sight. (Pics/AFP)