Lebanon seized $2.5 million in cash destined for Hezbollah carried by a man arriving from Turkey. This development follows Israeli accusations that Turkey is being used as a conduit for Iranian funds to reach Hezbollah and may be facilitating the transfers.

The discovery comes following Israeli accusations that Iran is using diplomats and "others" to smuggle money to the militant group.

Police detained some 200 demonstrators in Istanbul late on Saturday after more than 3,000 women marched peacefully through the city centre under tight security to mark International Women's Day, organ

Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle in Khirbet Selm in city of Bint Jbeil, says Lebanon’s National News Agency - Anadolu Ajansı

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday that a meeting between Russian and US representatives to discuss embassy operations will take place on Thursday in Istanbul.

Russia said Friday it had suggested to the United States resuming direct flights between the two countries during talks in Istanbul this week that addressed "many annoyances" in bilateral ties. "It was suggested to the American side to examine the possibility of resuming direct air links,

Russian and U.S. diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss "systemic problems" in the operation of their two countries' embassies, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said. "Such a meeting will take place tomorrow in Istanbul.