Ancient Assyria sheds new light on importance of etiquette
Understanding the role that etiquette plays in regulating individual interactions and group cohesion can provide new insights into how and why cultures evolve.
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First patriarchal visit to Gozarto after liberation from PKK militants
Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, head of the Syriac Orthodox Church, arrived in the city of Qamishli on April 30, 2026, marking the first visit to the Gozarto region after its liberation from PKK militants.
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From Survival to Rights: A Strategic Shift is needed in the Assyrian Collective Mindset
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Edward Oraha
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First patriarchal visit to Gozarto after liberation from PKK militants
Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, head of the Syriac Orthodox Church, arrived in the city of Qamishli on April 30, 2026, marking the first visit to the Gozarto region after its liberation from PKK militants.
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Penalty reduced in Sargonia Dankha murder case
The Court of Appeal in Genoa, Italy, has reformed the first-degree sentence for 75-year-old Salvatore Aldobrandi, reducing his penalty from life imprisonment to 14 years. The verdict marks a new chapter in a legal saga that has spanned nearly three decades and two countries.
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From Survival to Rights: A Strategic Shift is needed in the Assyrian Collective Mindset
Assyrians need to shift from a survival mindset to a rights based mindset to be able to harness their intrinsic collective power in a more effective way, writes Edward Oraha.
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Edward Oraha
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She has built a global haircare brand from scratch
Assyrian-American entrepreneur Merian Odesho has transformed a personal challenge into a global success story, founding the rapidly growing beauty brand Bounce Curl, now recognised as a leading name in curly hair care worldwide.
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Culture
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"We Belong to This Land"
Turkish journalist and writer Serdar Korucu's new book records a century-old journey from Seyfo in 1915 to the unknown murders of the 90s and today's hopes of returning through 38 different Assyrian voices from across the diaspora.
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History
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Erasure in plain sight: Assyrians and academic bias
For decades, the field of Middle East studies has prided itself on decolonizing narratives and giving voice to the oppressed. However, a groundbreaking article by Dr. Arbella Bet-Shlimon in the Review of Middle East Studies shows how Assyrians have been systematically left behind.
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U.S. law firm explores legal action for victims of ISIS and Al-Nusrah Front
A New York-based law firm has announced it is investigating potential legal action on behalf of individuals allegedly harmed by extremist groups in the Middle East, according to a recent press release.
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Religion
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Pope Leo XIV Confirms Mar Paulis III Nona
Pope Leo XIV has officially granted "ecclesiastica communio" (ecclesial communion) to Mar Paulis III Nona, confirming him as the new Patriarch of Baghdad and head of the Chaldean Catholic Church.
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Assyrian talent continues rise in Australian football
Assyrian-Australian footballer Danella Butrus continues her rapid rise, scoring for the Australian U20 National Team, most commonly known as the Matildas in a commanding 5–0 victory over India at the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.
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