A large branch of an almond tree fell on two parked cars near Kalavati Aai Temple in Rabodi No. 2, Thane West, on Thursday night, according to the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation. (Pics/TMC)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States is the "only" country that can open the Strait of Hormuz back to its original pre-war state, noting that the "Project Freedom" aimed at supporting commercial vessels navigating through the naval route was announced after receiving multiple requests from several countries seeking assistance in ensuring safe passage for stranded vessels. (Pics/AFP)