POLITICS

 WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a stark warning to Congress on 20 May, predicting that Syria’s Transitional Government (STG), led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani during his time as the head of the Islamist group Hayat Tahir al-Sham (HTS), could…

WIESBADEN, Germany — Memorial services were held in multiple European cities to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the martyrdom of Matay Rabo, civilly known as Iskender Alptekin, a prominent leader in the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo d’Bethnahrin, MUB). In Wiesbaden, Germany, the occasion was marked with a traditional Syriac…

Zahle, Lebanon — Ibrahim Mrad, President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP), extended his congratulations to Dr. Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces party, following the victory of the Heart of Zahle electoral list in the recent municipal elections. Mrad also lauded the Syriac community, describing it as…

LONDON / WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders of Britain, France, and Canada issued a stern joint statement on Monday, demanding Israel to cease its military operations in Gaza and lift restrictions on humanitarian aid. The statement warned of targeted sanctions if these demands are not met. Released by the British government,…

ZAHLE, Lebanon — The Lebanese Forces and the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) achieved a decisive victory in Zahle’s municipal elections on Sunday, prevailing in Lebanon’s third round of local voting. Their joint electoral list, ‘Heart of Zahle’, triumphed over the rival slate ‘Vision and Decision’ by a margin of…

BEIRUT — Lebanon conducted the third round of municipal elections this week across several key areas, including Zahle, Beirut, Baalbek, Hermel, and Western Bekaa. Voter turnout varied significantly, with Beirut recording the lowest participation rate. In predominantly Shiite regions, opposition groups worked to counter the dominance of the Shiite political…

ANKARA — In a surprising political shift, Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the far-right Nationalist Movement Party (Milliyetçi Hareket Partisi, MHP), proposed the creation of a multi-party parliamentary committee to oversee Turkey’s emerging peace process with Kurdish factions.  The proposal comes in the wake of a historic announcement by the Kurdistan…

Beneath the skies of Zalin (Qamishli) and across the expanse of the Gozarto (Jazeera) Region, where the scent of jasmine mingles with the breath of Syriac (Aramean-Chaldean-Assyrian) history, a dream was born in the heart of a man who was no ordinary leader but a symbol of resilience and hope.…

BAGHDAD — The 34th Arab League Summit convened on Saturday in the Iraqi capital, drawing six heads of state, senior Arab officials, and delegates from international organizations, including United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. This marks the first time since 2012 that Iraq has hosted the summit, amid a backdrop of…

ZAHLE, Lebanon — Ibrahim Mrad, President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP), published a video address on Friday urging residents of Zahle to vote for the “Heart of Zahle” list in the upcoming municipal elections. Mrad framed the vote as a pivotal moment to challenge entrenched corruption, end political…