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BEIRUT — President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) Ibrahim Mrad described the recent visit of US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack to Lebanon as arriving at a pivotal and delicate moment amid the country’s deepening political and economic crisis. In a public statement…

BEIRUT — During his visit to Beirut, US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack met with Lebanon’s top officials President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to discuss the current situation in the region and national reform in Labanon. The discussions…

BEIRUT — Ibrahim Mrad, President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP), issued a stark warning about the dangers Lebanon is currently facing, stressing that true stability remains elusive so long as the state is held hostage by Hezbollah’s weapons and its alignment with Iran’s regional agenda. Murad emphasized that…

BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barack, addressing recent regional developments.   The Lebanese Presidency’s official Facebook page shared photos of the meeting, which was also attended by US Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson.   Barrack is scheduled to meet with…

DEKWANEH, Lebanon — A recent episode of Suroyo TV program From Lebanon cast a spotlight on the Antonine Technical Institute, an institution nestled in the heart of Dekwaneh that reflects the spiritual essence of its surroundings and carries a profound message of faith and craftsmanship. Established in 2005 by the…

BEIRUT — Amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and their potential impact on Lebanon, the Kataeb Party’s Political Bureau convened its weekly meeting, led by party chief MP Samy Gemayel. In a statement, the party commended the government of President Joseph Aoun, a Syriac Maronite, for its firm commitment to neutrality in…

BEIRUT — During a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, Syriac Maronite archbishops called for the definitive repeal of Article 110 in the existing election law, asserting that this change is essential to uphold the rights of Lebanese expatriates to vote in upcoming parliamentary elections from their registered constituencies in Lebanon.…

BEIRUT — In recent televised appearances and radio interviews, Lebanese journalist Rami Naim issued a stark ultimatum to the region’s power brokers: negotiations with Iran should not proceed until Iran’s clerical regime has fallen. On Suroyo TV’s From Lebanon, Naim described Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “the root of…

BAABDA, Lebanon — During the Cabinet meeting in Baabda, President Joseph Aoun underscored the importance of distancing Lebanon from regional disputes, especially the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.    He also highlighted the need for ministerial solidarity, urging all members to adhere to the Cabinet decisions and avoid obstructing projects, even…

BETH KERKE, Lebanon — Amid growing concerns over the potential disappearance of the Middle East’s indigenous populations, Syriac Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rai urged action to prevent Christians from leaving the region, since they play a vital role in fostering moderation among Muslim-majority nations.   His remarks came during an interview…