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Christian persecution in Middle East draws renewed attention at UN General Assembly
NEW YORK — The persecution of Christians in the Middle East, including Syria, has drawn renewed international attention during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assem…
Lebanese Forces head Samir Geagea rejects Hezbollah criticism, calls for state control over weapons
BEIRUT — On Sunday, Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea rejected Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s criticism of Lebanon’s political leadership, accusing the group of …
Iraq says US military withdrawal is complete despite active ISIS cells
BAGHDAD — Iraq has completed the withdrawal of all US forces from the country, including combat and logistical support personnel, an Iraqi government official said Sunday, marking…
Baghdede Cultural Forum commemorates 2023 wedding fire victims at memorial evening
BAGHDEDE, Iraq — The Baghdede Cultural Forum, in cooperation with the Mar Paulos House for Church Services, held a memorial evening under the slogan “We Remember Them So We …
Why did the Palestinians Lose (2/3)
By Hicham Bou Nassif | Weinberg Associate Professor of International Relations and the Middle East and George R. Roberts Fellow at Claremont McKenna College-California When …
A 4,300-kilometer triumph: Murat Yarbug (be Gelle Naze) reaches Tur Abdin by bicycle after 37 days
MEDYAD (MIDYAT), Tur Abdin — Murat Yarbug, who cycled some 4,300 kilometers for charity from the Swiss town of Gebenstorf to Tur Abdin, arrived in Medyad after a 37-day journey. H…
Syriac educators Helena Malki and Johan Mousa honored among Södertälje’s Teachers of the Year
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden — Two Syriac educators, Helena Malki and Johan Mousa, have been recognized among the teachers honored by Södertälje Municipality for their contributions to educ…
European Syriac Cross delegation continues visit to Holeb and Edleb
HOLEB (ALEPPO), Syria — A European delegation from the Syriac Cross Foundation for Care and Development conducted several visits in Syria, traveling through the provinces of Edleb…
Sinjar — Part 7: Sinjar and the memory of its skilled Syriac and Armenian artisans and traders
By Ablahad Hanna Saka | Member of the Bethnahrin National Council in Iraq Introduction: When Documentation Becomes a Duty to History The history of cities is written not only…
Norrköping Book Fair returns for third edition, bringing the languages and cultural memory of the East to Sweden
NORRKÖPING, Sweden — A book fair in southern Sweden is preparing to bring together writers, publishers, artists and readers around a cultural landscape stretching far beyond the S…
