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Internal Security Forces Academy in North and East Syria graduates 99 new officers, including members of Syriac Security Forces
NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — A graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday at a training facility in North and East Syria to celebrate the completion of the fifth officer training course conducted by the Internal Security Forces (ISF). The session, dedicated to Martyr Ayman Jole, saw 99 officers graduate, including…
Read More »Greek Orthodox Hagia Sophia Church in Suqaylabiyah, Syria, shuttered by HTS
SUQAYLABIYAH, Syria – Christian communities in Syria are grappling with heightened fear and uncertainty following the takeover by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on 8 December 2024. Reports of threats, attacks, and violations against Christians and their religious institutions have surged, with the latest incident being the abrupt and permanent closure…
Read More »Syriac rapper Gaboro shot dead in Norrköping, Sweden
NORRKÖPING, Sweden — Syriac rapper Gaboro, whose real name was Ninos Musa Khouri, was shot dead in Norrköping, Sweden. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Norrköping, a city to the south-west of Stockholm, according to several Swedish newspapers. The police stated that they were investigating the suspected…
Read More »New commander appointed to US-led International Coalition in North and East Syria and Iraq
BAGHDAD — In a formal ceremony held on Tuesday in Baghdad, US Major General Joel Vowell has assumed the role of Commander of the U.S.-led International Coalition tasked with combating the Islamic State (ISIS). Major General Vowell succeeds Major General Matthew McFarlane in this pivotal role, as confirmed by a…
Read More »US Treasury imposes sanctions on Turkish-backed Syrian groups for human rights abuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of State announce the imposition of sanctions by the US Department of the Treasury against prominent Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) factions due to their involvement in human rights violations within the areas they control in Syria. The recent imposition of sanctions targeting the…
Read More »United Arab Emirates condemns burning churches and Christian houses in Pakistan
ABU DHABI — Following allegations of Quran desecration, a wave of unrest was triggered in Pakistan, with imams of mosques reportedly inciting crowds to violence against Christian communities. This turmoil led to the burning of five churches and the looting of properties left abandoned by their owners. In response, the…
Read More »ISIS leader killed in US drone strike and anti-terrorism forces of North and East Syria arrest ISIS emir in eastern Syria
DAYRO ZCURO, Syria — In a significant development in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS), US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Friday that high-level ISIS leader Osama al-Muhajir was killed during a targeted US drone strike in Syria. CENTCOM Commander Michael Corella reaffirmed their commitment to working alongside their…
Read More »Lebanese Forces representative urges assistance for Lebanese people and return of displaced Syrians
BEIRUT — Richard Kouyoumjian, the head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Lebanese Forces political party, has called upon Lebanese officials to prioritize the needs of the Lebanese people and cease obstructing the presidential elections. In an interview with Akhbar al-Yom newspaper, Kouyoumjian emphasized that, despite Lebanon’s enduring social,…
Read More »According to intelligence estimates from three separate countries, Iran actively seeking illicit nuclear weapons technology in Europe and close to first nuclear warhead test
AMSTERDAM / BERLIN / STOCKHOLM — The Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden have published summaries of separate intelligence reports indicating that the Iranian regime has persistently pursued technology for its illegal nuclear program and ballistic missile activities. In April, the Netherlands General and Intelligence Security Service revealed that it had successfully…
Read More »Christian Front renews its demand for federalism in Lebanon
BEIRUT — During its periodic meeting at its headquarters in Ashrafieh, the Christian Front issued a statement, after the failure of the parliament to choose a new president for Lebanon. The Front considered that goal of the Shiite, which controls the central Lebanese state through its pro-Iranian military militias, has…
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam: ‘Lebanon is on a new path’, calls for end to foreign influence
BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has declared an end to the spread …
