Tur Abdin’s unbroken link to ancient Assyria
The Assyrian roots of Tur Abdin are deep, known in ancient Assyria as Mount Kašiari, the region has remained a bastion of resilience.
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Assyrian judoka Iakiv Khammo wins gold at European Open in Ljubljana
Ukrainian-Assyrian judoka Iakiv Khammo has secured another major international victory after winning the 2026 European Open in Ljubljana, further cementing his reputation as one of the leading heavyweights in European judo.
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Assyrian Woman Rana Georges Remains in Detention for Third Consecutive Day
A 46-year-old Assyrian woman was arrested in Iraq on the evening of Monday, 2 March 2026. The woman, identified as Rana, lives in the Karrada area of Baghdad. She was reportedly taken into custody on Monday night, accused of celebrating the death of the leader of Iran.
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Bishop Shaleta arrested on embezzlement and money laundering charges
Assyrian bishop Emanuel Shaleta, head of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy in San Diego, was arrested in California on Thursday on multiple felony charges related to financial crimes.
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Opinion & Analysis
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Why an Assyrian region in northern Iraq serves Türkiye’s long-term interests
An Assyrian Nineveh Plain administrative region in northern Iraq, firmly embedded within Iraq’s constitutional framework, will serve Türkiye’s long-term interest by reducing contested zones and enhance stability, writes Assyrian-Dutch analyst Marcus Yalcin Be Shao.
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Assyrian American Chamber of Commerce signals renewal
The Assyrian American Chamber of Commerce used its “Christmas Revival” event in Chicago to signal a renewed push to strengthen Assyrian economic and communal life, marking what leaders describe as a new chapter for the organisation.
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Culture
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Explosion of AI generated Assyrian music
There has been a surge of AI-generated music online over the past few months, including AI covers of old songs, entirely new tracks, and even the emergence of Narina Sarkis and Remos Ashuraya, believed to be the first-ever Assyrian AI singers.
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David Barsom
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History
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Tur Abdin’s unbroken link to ancient Assyria
The Assyrian roots of Tur Abdin are deep, known in ancient Assyria as Mount Kašiari, the region has remained a bastion of resilience.
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Politics
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Sweden ties aid to treatment of Christians and Assyrians
Sweden will condition any state aid to Middle Eastern countries on their treatment of Christians and indigenous groups such as Assyrians, Minister Benjamin Dousa said after meeting Assyrian representatives in Stockholm, reaffirming that minority rights will factor into Swedish support.
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Deacon in Iran detained over illegal sale of Assyrian church assets in Urmia
The patriarchate of the Chaldean Catholic Church revealed in a letter made public on 22 February that church property in the diocese of Urmia in western Iran had been sold illegally by a deacon serving as the diocesan procurator.
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David Barsom
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Assyrian judoka Iakiv Khammo wins gold at European Open in Ljubljana
Ukrainian-Assyrian judoka Iakiv Khammo has secured another major international victory after winning the 2026 European Open in Ljubljana, further cementing his reputation as one of the leading heavyweights in European judo.
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