Christian persecution in Syria was tragically underscored on June 22 when a suicide bomber struck a Greek Orthodox church during Divine Liturgy in Damascus, killing over 20 people and injuring more than 60 others. The blast occurred inside Mar Elias Church, located in the Dweila neighborhood, and was reportedly carried …

Qatar condemns Iran missile attack on Al‑Udeid Air Base in Doha, asserting sovereignty and the right to respond to this violation. Qatar condemns Iran missile attack as a serious breach of its airspace and international law, with spokesperson Majed al‑Ansari emphasizing that the country reserves the right to respond in …

There’s a tragic familiarity in watching the architects of global power repeat the same failing rituals, as though force alone has ever been enough to compel surrender in the face of ideology and nationalism. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the sudden flare-up between Israel and Iran, which is …

On 5 January 2022, my wife Gayle DeLong lost her seven-year battle with breast cancer. She left behind a diary of the last two years of her life, which she fully intended to publish. I read it when she was almost on her deathbed, at her request. My last promise …

Athena Clarke, a lifelong Brooklyn resident, proud mother, and former NYC public school teacher, is officially the Republican candidate for New York City Council in District 46, appearing on the ballot this November. Clarke is running on a bold platform of justice, accountability, and transparency, with a clear call to …