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

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.

One person was killed and another wounded in an Israeli drone strike in eastern Lebanon on Wednesday evening despite a ceasefire agreement, Lebanese media reported. The strike targeted a car on the Hermel-Qasr Road, the state news agency NNA reported, without giving any further details.

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.

Heavy snow has blanketed Istanbul for the first time in years as an Arctic storm hit the region, with temperatures plunging across Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.The snow was forecast to reach depths of up to 40 centimetres in some areas of the Turkish city and has played havoc with transport.

Public Works and Transportation Minister Fayez Rasamny has said that Lebanese authorities have “taken all the necessary measures at Beirut’s international airport.”In an interview with al-Hurra television,

Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey have declared a ceasefire, just two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm

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. officials began talks in Istanbul on Thursday about resolving diplomatic issues as the two countries aim to restore ties, Russian news agencies reported. The talks are being held at the U.