Sweden shuts Lebanon embassy amid fears of escalation

CARACAS: Venezuela braced for fresh protests on Saturday after President Nicolas Maduro's disputed election victory was ratified – and a growing number of nations recognized his opposition rival as the real winner.Both Maduro and the opposition, led by Maria Corina Machado and her presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, have called on their supporters to demonstrate … Read more

Iran says it expects Hezbollah to hit deeper inside Israel

TEHRAN: Iran said on Saturday it expected Lebanon's Tehran-backed Hezbollah group to strike deeper inside Israel and no longer be limited to military targets after Israel killed a Hezbollah military commander. Hezbollah has been exchanging fire with Israeli forces almost daily and says it is targeting military positions over the border since its Palestinian ally … Read more

Olympic cheers fill the air as fans return for a 10,000-meter masterpiece and more at the track

Esports World Cup draws unprecedented viewership, sell-out crowds in first half of opening event RIYADH: The Esports World Cup, the world's largest esports competition and festival, entered the second half of its competition after attracting unprecedented viewership and live participation for its inaugural event at Boulevard Riyadh City. The Esports World Cup Foundation, the non-profit … Read more

Venezuela set for new protests after Maduro win ratified

CARACAS: Venezuela braced for fresh protests on Saturday after President Nicolas Maduro's disputed election victory was ratified – and a growing number of nations recognized his opposition rival as the real winner. Both Maduro and the opposition, led by Maria Corina Machado and her presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, have called on their supporters to … Read more