1+ hour, 17+ min ago   (328+ words) Al-Maghtas, Jordan — The Jordanian government has launched a comprehensive development project around the site of Jesus Christ’s baptism, known as “Al-Maghtas,” as part of preparations for the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism, expected to be marked in 2030, with an investment of…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago   (688+ words) BEIRUT — Eleven people were killed in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanese authorities said, in one of the deadliest days of violence since an agreement intended to reduce hostilities was announced in June. Seven people were killed in…...

3+ hour, 18+ min ago   (248+ words) This resembles the bans we witnessed 46 years ago, during the 12 September period. Listening to music was forbidden, possessing books was forbidden, and criticizing the situation was forbidden. A full 46 years have passed since 12 September 1980, but unfortunately, some habits have still…...

4+ hour, 48+ min ago   (197+ words) The event began with a minute of silence in tribute to the souls of the martyrs, followed by a speech by Isho Koria, a member of the presidential body of the MUB, who addressed the struggle of leader Malki and…...

6+ hour, 30+ min ago   (276+ words) In a report by Suroyo TV Lebanon, Father Elie Bitar, the parish priest, was interviewed about the church’s history, significance and mission. Before the construction of the present church, the historic parish church was the old St. George Church, located…...

21+ hour, 20+ min ago   (278+ words) HATTUŞA, Turkey — In Hattuşa, central Turkey, archaeologists have uncovered new evidence pointing to the deep-rooted presence and influence of Syriac (Aramean–Chaldean–Assyrian) civilization, as well as the reach of Syriac kingdoms across vast territories of Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia) and…...

23+ hour, 22+ min ago   (336+ words) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden — Sweden’s election campaign has begun in earnest, with politicians and candidates taking to the streets of Södertälje to meet voters and promote their parties ahead of the country’s general elections on 13 September. At Politikertorget, a central square in…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (187+ words) HASAKAH, Gozarto (Jazira) — Al-Khabour Medical Hospital, formerly known as Saria Hospital, has reopened in Hasakah following extensive rehabilitation and modernization work, adding a privately operated medical facility to the city’s healthcare network. Its outpatient section includes 14 medical clinics and four…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (451+ words) BOTKYRKA, Sweden — Syriac-Swedish politician Aday Bethkinne, head of the Christian Family Party, called on the international community to strengthen protections for Christians in the Middle East, warning that some of the region’s oldest Christian communities face the risk of disappearing…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (255+ words) ANKARA — A delegation from Turkey’s Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) met President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday to discuss the country’s ongoing “Peace and Democratic Society Process,” with both sides reaffirming their commitment to advancing the initiative. The…...