Hezbollah says seized explosives belonged to group as Lebanon authorities investigate a 500kg shipment near the Syria border. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Rubio urges Lebanon not to return explosives seized from Hezbollah, as talks continue over disarmament and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A Hezbollah official has acknowledged that a truck full of explosives seized by Lebanese authorities last week belonged to the militant group.

A Hezbollah official has acknowledged that a truck full of explosives seized by Lebanese authorities last week belonged to the militant group.

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said explosives seized in the Bekaa belonged to the group and were intended for use against Israeli troops. The admission comes as Beirut seeks to disarm Hezbollah while pressing Israel to withdraw from Lebanese territory.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday after Lebanese authorities seized Hezbollah explosives that one official said were meant for use in targeting Israe