Jailed Tunisian politician enters presidency race: media

Foreign embassies announce precautionary measures amid fears of an all-out Israel-Hezbollah war BEIRUT: Foreign embassies in Lebanon continued to take precautions on Saturday amid fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah.Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty expressed his country's “deep concern over the dangerous escalation” in the region in a phone call with his … Read more

UK, US tell nationals in Lebanon to leave immediately

LONDON: The British government on Saturday urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, amid fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah and a wider regional conflict. In a statement, the Foreign Office said British citizens should leave the Middle Eastern country “now while commercial options are still available.” “Tensions are … Read more

Bangladesh students step up protests to press PM’s resignation

British police braced for more far-right violence over the weekend after another night of disorder LONDON: Police across Britain are bracing for more violence on Saturday after another night of rioting by far-right protesters that saw four officers hospitalized during a tense battle outside a mosque in the northeastern English city of Sunderland.During the violent … Read more

Ukrainian drones hit Russian airfield, oil depot: Kyiv source

Imprisoned Belarus Nobel laureate should have been released in prisoner exchange, supporters say VILNIUS: Supporters of jailed Belarusian peace laureate Ales Bialiatski say the human rights activist should have been included in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War on Thursday.Allies of Bialiatski and other jailed Belarusians are disappointed they were not included … Read more

Tony Ferguson eyes comeback victory at Abu Dhabi UFC debut

Esports World Cup draws unprecedented viewership, sell-out crowd in first half of inaugural event RIYADH: The Esports World Cup, the world's largest e-sports competition and festival, has entered the second half of its competition after drawing unprecedented viewership and live attendance to its inaugural event at Boulevard Riyadh City. The Esports World Cup Foundation, the … Read more