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BKERKÉ, Lebanon — The Syriac-Maronite Catholic Synod of Bishops concluded its annual assembly this week at the patriarchal seat in Bkerké, following ten days of deliberation led by Syriac-Maronite Cardinal Mar Béchara Boutros Raï, Syriac-Maronite Patriarch of Antioch.    Prelates and exarchs from across Lebanon, the patriarchal territory, and the Syriac-Maronite…

By Amine Jules Iskandar | President of the Syriac Maronite Union-Tur Levnon and Head of External Relations of the Universal Syriac Union Party During WWI, between 1914 and 1915, Lebanon witnessed a genocide, rarely ever spoken of. Unfortunately, our schools always taught that the famine that decimated about half of…

ACHRAFIEH, BEIRUT – In the aftermath of the overnight Israeli airstrikes on strategic targets in Iran, the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) held its regular party meeting today. In the statement delivered by the party’s Vice-President Leila Latte afterwards, the party is clear about the five concrete steps the Lebanese state…

BEIRUT — As part of his visit to Lebanon, French Presidential Envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian met with Lebanese Forces Party leader Samir Geagea, in Maarab.    The French delegation included French Ambassador to Lebanon Hervé Magro, political and media attaché Romain Calvary, and political attaché Marie Favral.    The meeting was attended…

BEIRUT — Speaking at the Lebanon Reconstruction Conference, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declared that the time has come to establish a genuine and sovereign state in Lebanon. He emphasized the urgent need to restore security, stability, and public trust in the country’s institutions.  Salam announced that authorities have successfully…

Beirut — In a moment steeped in the sanctity of Pentecost and filled with joyous spirit, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) launched the pilot broadcast of its new satellite television channel and radio station on Monday. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in the journey of the…

BEIRUT — The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Lebanon announced the cessation of primary health support for Syrian refugees, a decision expected to impact approximately 80,000 individuals directly. Speaking to local media, Lisa Abou Khaled, spokesperson for UNHCR in Lebanon, attributed the decision to a significant decline in international…

BEIRUT — On the occasion of Internal Security Forces Day in Lebanon, the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) issued a statement underscoring its unwavering support for the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the Lebanese Army. The party hailed these institutions as the “pillars of legitimate state authority” and “true…

BETH KERKE, Lebanon — During the Pentecost Sunday sermon at Beth Kerke (Bkerké), Syriac Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Butros al-Rai called for the Lebanese people to embrace the Holy Spirit’s transformative power to renew civic energy and foster a deeper sense of national and social responsibility.  “The occasion is not…

MAARAB, LEBANON — Dr. Samir Geagea, head of the Lebanese Forces party, sharply criticized recent Israeli military strikes targeting Beirut, calling Israel a “tyrant state” and urging a firm response to prevent further attacks on Lebanon. His remarks implicitly targeted Hezbollah’s Iranian-backed militia presence in the country. Speaking at the…