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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

QABRE HEWORE, Syria —  The Mor Jirjis Church in the Drejik village in the countryside of Qabre Hewore (Qahtaniyah), North and East Syria was subjected to a failed robbery attempt. After a robbery report was received by the Syriac Security Forces (Sutoro) in Qabre Hewore (Qahtaniyah), the Sutoro went to…