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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…

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…