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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

Syria's top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries have called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions and post-war reconciliation.

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.

The announcement by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, comes against the backdrop of fundamental changes in the region, including the reconfiguration of power in neighboring Syria after the toppling of President Bashar Assad,

Kurdish fighters 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. 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.

Syria's top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries Sunday called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation. The foreign ministers of Turkey, Iraq,