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New study reveals names of three “forgotten” kings in the Assyrian Royal Dynasty
BETH NAHRIN (MESOPOTAMIA) — Day by day, new research into the ancient civilizations of Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia), whose legacy the Syriac (Aramean-Assyrian-Chaldean) people are he…
Beth Nahrin Progressive Youth holds workshop on respect and commitment in Baghdeda
BAGHDEDA, Ninveh Plain — The Beth Nahrin Progressive Youth organized an educational workshop titled “Respect and Commitment” on Friday, 17 July, in the town of Baghded…
New round of negotiations and government pressure on monks of St. Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt
SOUTH SINAI, Egypt — The Egyptian government has entered a new round of negotiations with the monks of the Monastery of Saint Catherine in South Sinai Governorate, seeking to reac…
DEM Party delegation holds high-level talks on Turkey’s peace process as Syriac leaders voice support
ANKARA — A delegation from Turkey’s Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (Halkların Eşitlik ve Demokrasi Partisi, DEM Party), representing İmralı, held a series of high-lev…
Lebanon’s Living Monastery of St. Elias: A spiritual and historical landmark embodying the mission of the Syriac Maronite Antonine Order
QARNO D’AYLO, Lebanon — The latest episode of From Lebanon, broadcast on Suryoyo TV on Thursday, explored the history and mission of the Living Monastery of St. Elias, a Syr…
US-Iran tensions escalate as strikes spread across Middle East and Gulf
TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON D.C. — Military tensions between the United States and Iran intensified over the past 24 hours after US strikes targeted key infrastructure in Iran’s Horm…
Syrian government says it foiled major arms shipment allegedly bound for Hezbollah as regional security debate intensifies
DARAMSUQ / BEIRUT — Syrian authorities announced Friday that they had intercepted what they described as a major shipment of advanced weapons allegedly destined for Hezbollah in L…
After the Rome meeting, Lebanon faces the test of implementation
BEIRUT — After months of negotiations and diplomatic maneuvering, Lebanon may be entering a decisive phase in efforts to implement understandings reached with Israel, shifting the…
Iraq to begin trials of nearly 5,700 suspected ISIS members transferred from Syria
BAGHDAD — Iraqi judicial authorities are preparing to begin the trials of thousands of suspected Islamic State (ISIS) members transferred from prisons and detention centers in nor…
UN experts condemn Iran’s seizure of historic church complex and eviction of Christian families
TEHRAN — The long-documented persecution of Christians in Iran, marked by restrictions on worship, arbitrary arrests, and the confiscation of church property, has drawn renewed in…
On first anniversary of Suwayda massacres, Druze and Christian leaders reaffirm unity and reject sectarian violence
SUWAYDA, Syria — Marking the first anniversary of the “Black July” massacres that shook Suwayda, Syria, leaving hundreds dead and a deep scar on the memory of its peop…
Russian media report two citizens detained in Turkey after reading Bible inside Hagia Sophia
ISTANBUL — Russian media have reported that two Russian citizens were detained after allegedly reading the Bible inside Hagia Sophia, which was reconverted from a museum into a mo…
Chaldean Patriarch Nona meets senior Iraqi officials to strengthen Christian community support through cooperation between Church and state
BAGHDAD — Chaldean Patriarch Mar Paul III Nona continued a series of official meetings in Baghdad over the past two days, holding talks with senior Iraqi officials as part of effo…
Prime Minster al-Zaidi’s Call for Christians to Return to Iraq is Welcome, but the Demands of Reality Remain to be Addressed
By Ablahad Hanna Saka | Member of the Bethnahrin National Council The presence of the Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian people in Iraq constitutes one of the most significant pillars …
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi seeks stronger US ties, diaspora investment, and support for strategic oil pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s visit to the United States combined political, economic, and strategic objectives, including efforts to strength…
Former Lebanese Minister Alain Hakim: Lebanon’s stability requires state monopoly on arms and an end to Iranian influence
BEIRUT — Former Lebanese minister and Kataeb Party Political Bureau member Professor Alain Hakim said Lebanon has a unique opportunity to rebuild its state institutions and restor…
Federal Lebanon criticizes course of talks with Israel, warns of weakness of Lebanese State
BAABDA, Lebanon — In a statement issued on Wednesday, Federal Lebanon criticized the direction of the ongoing Lebanese-Israeli negotiations, arguing that the continued existence o…
According to Whom, and by What Standard?
By Aydın Gabriel In response to my article We Live in an Unjust World, I received many different reactions, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). When I was writing the piece, I w…
Unsolved Murder, Unresolved Justice
By Matay Türker Unsolved murders remain one of the many unhealed wounds in Turkey’s collective memory. Unsubsiding pain, unanswered questions, and an unyielding expectation of jus…
Researcher George Arab: Qadisha (Qannoubine) Valley is one of Lebanon’s foremost historical and spiritual landmarks and requires a national plan to protect its heritage
QADISHA VALLEY, Lebanon — Qadisha (Qannoubine) Valley, also known as the Holy Valley, derives its name from the Syriac word ܩܕܝܫܐ (Qadisha), meaning “holy.” One of Leb…
Why Does the Kurdistan Democratic Party Deliberately Insist on Dragging Christian Clergy Into Politics?
By Joseph Sliwa | President of the Beth Nahrain Patriotic Union Why does the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) deliberately and persistently involve Christian clergy in politi…
German court sentences former ISIS couple for genocide and crimes against Yezidi victims
MUNICH — The Higher Regional Court in Munich has convicted an Iraqi couple, both former members of the Islamic State (ISIS), of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes f…
Syriac Tribal Council delegation visits Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Timotheus Mousa al-Shamani at Mor Mattai Monastery
BARITLE, Iraq — A delegation from the Syriac Tribal Council (STC) in Baritle (Bartella), located in the Nineveh Plains region of Iraq, visited Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of Mor Ma…
USUP President Ibrahim Mrad: Lebanon-Israel framework agreement strengthens state authority
BEIRUT — Ibrahim Mrad, president of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP), said the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel represents, in his view, a fundamental step to…
Lamassu Foundation for Culture and French-Iraqi Cultural Institute hosts workshop on Syriac language and heritage in Mosul
MOSUL, Iraq — Scholars, clergy, and cultural figures gathered in Mosul on Monday for a workshop highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the Syriac language, under…
Druze mark first anniversary of Suwayda massacres with renewed calls for justice and international action
SUWAYDA, Syria / Julis, Israel — Members of Syria’s Druze community marked the first anniversary of the deadly attacks on Suwayda province with commemorations, renewed calls…
Syriac Cultural Association promotes heritage and identity through education and cultural programs
DARAMSUQ — The Syriac Cultural Association continues to expand its efforts to preserve Syriac heritage and promote awareness of Syria’s ancient cultural identity through edu…
Israel freezes Sayfo Genocide vote
URISHLEM — Israel has suspended a planned parliamentary vote that would have formally recognized the Sayfo Genocide 1915, which acknowledges only the Armenian victims, delaying a …
Syriac communities worldwide celebrate Nusardil holiday with worship, water traditions, and cultural festivities
BETH NAHRIN — Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) communities across Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia) and the diaspora celebrated the annual Nusardil holiday — also known as the Feast of …
Levantine National Council launches seminar series in Hmoth to promote awareness of Levantine history and identity
HOMTH, Syria — On Sunday, the Levantine National Council (LNC) launched a series of educational seminars in the city of Hmoth (Homs), Syria, as part of a program organized by the …