There have long been stories—almost mythological in nature—about the Assyrian Church of the East and the Chaldean Catholic Church uniting as one. A romanticized vision of ecclesial reunion, born centuries ago in Mesopotamia, found its way to America in the 1970s. For some, that vision eventually became a shattered dream—a bubble burst after years of hopeful anticipation.

Private 1st Class Peter Essa was among the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Their mission was to liberate Western Europe from Nazi control and establish a second front against Germany.

For years, the Chaldean News has been covering the gas station wars—with the Pennsylvania-based Sheetz Corporation planning to open 50-60 (down from nearly 100) stores in metro Detroit, and existing gas station retailers opposing their plans. A recent article in support of Sheetz’ development calls the opposition “illegitimate” and accuses various principalities of government overreach.

On the evening of June 9, the second floor of the Crystal Ballroom in El Cajon, Calif., buzzed with conversation about establishing a Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) modeled after Michigan’s successful 2003 organization.

Dr. Ali Eli, a university professor with a Ph.D. in accounting, is a well-known figure in Nasiriyah, his birthplace and the historic city of Ur—the ancient homeland of the Chaldeans. His Facebook page proudly displays images of the Chaldean flag and Pope Francis, reflecting the deep Chaldean heritage he uncovered later in life.

On the morning of Tuesday, June 18, 2025, sorrow swept over the town of Alqosh and touched every Chaldean household in Iraq and the diaspora. The faithful mourned the passing of His Excellency Bishop Mar Paulus Thabet Habib Mako, shepherd of the Chaldean Diocese of Alqosh, who died at the age of 49. He devoted his life to his faith and the Church, walking alongside his people through both hardship and peace.

Several close U.S. allies urged a return to the negotiating table following American strikes on Iran that fueled fears of a wider conflict, while noting the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program. Some countries and groups in the region, including those that support Iran, condemned the move while also urging de-escalation.

The Great Commission, as described in Matthew 28:19-20, outlines three essential commands for believers: spread the Gospel, encourage others to follow Jesus, and teach His ways. It is a mission Jesus entrusted to His apostles—and to all of us who follow Him today.

في‭ ‬صباح‭ ‬الثلاثاء،‭ ‬الثامن‭ ‬عشر‭ ‬من‭ ‬حزيران‭ ‬2025،‭ ‬خيّم‭ ‬الحزن‭ ‬على‭ ‬بلدة‭ ‬ألقوش،‭ ‬وامتدّ‭ ‬إلى‭ ‬كل‭ ‬بيت‭ ‬كلداني‭ ‬في‭ ‬العراق‭ ‬والمهجر،‭ ‬بعد‭ ‬أن‭ ‬أعلن‭ ‬عن‭ ‬وفاة‭ ‬سيادة‭ ‬المطران‭ ‬مار‭ ‬بولس‭ ‬ثابت‭ ‬حبيب‭ ‬المكو،‭ ‬راعي‭ ‬أبرشية‭ ‬ألقوش‭ ‬الكلدانية،‭ ‬عن‭ ‬عمر‭ ‬ناهز‭ ‬49‭ ‬عامًا،‭ ‬قضاه‭ ‬في‭ ‬خدمة‭ ‬الإيمان‭ ‬والكنيسة،‭ ‬ورافق‭ ‬فيه‭ ‬شعبه‭ ‬في‭ ‬السراء‭ ‬والضراء‭.‬

لا تخلو صفحة من صفحات تأريخ العراق الحديث إلا وتجري الاشارة والاشادة بتأريخ ودور اليهود العراقيين في اغناء جوانب كثيرة ورائدة في مجتمع وحياة العراقيين لكن سياسة الانظمة، والتعصب والكراهية فعلت فعلتها تجاه هذا المكون الاصيل فكان الاضطهاد والتسقيط والتهجير والملاحقة، وجرى وبتعمد تام تغييب تأريخ يهود العراق في القرن العشرين، حتى بدأت هذه الحالة الشاذة تتساقط امام تطور المجتمعات، ، وانتشار المعرفة، والثقافة. واليوم لم يعد هناك وجود ليهود العراق في وطنهم الأم، ولكن إرثهم الحضاري ومزاراتهم ورموزهم ما زالت موجودة.

قلعة‭ ‬أربيل‭ ‬هي‭ ‬قلعة‭ ‬وحصن‭ ‬أثري‭ ‬تقع‭ ‬فوق‭ ‬تل‭ ‬في‭ ‬مركز‭ ‬مدينة‭ ‬أربيل‭ ‬في‭ ‬كردستان‭ ‬العراق‭ ‬وهي‭ ‬بمثابة‭ ‬مركز‭ ‬مدينة‭ ‬أربيل‭ ‬التاريخي‭ ‬وأُدرجت‭ ‬القلعة‭ ‬على‭ ‬قائمة‭ ‬التراث‭ ‬العالمي‭ ‬منذ‭ ‬21‭ ‬يونيو‭ ‬2014

من‭ ‬منا‭ ‬لم‭ ‬يستمع‭ ‬الى‭ ‬او‭ ‬يشاهد‭ ‬الإعلامي‭ ‬العراقي‭ ‬الأصيل‭ ‬والبغدادي‭ ‬العتيق‭ ‬مُعد‭ ‬ومقدم‭ ‬برنامج‭ ‬أضواء‭ ‬على‭ ‬العراق‭ (‬كمال‭ ‬يلدو‭)‬؟‭ ‬وقليل‭ ‬منا‭ ‬قد‭ ‬يصادف‭ ‬في‭ ‬مسيرة‭ ‬حياته‭ ‬بغداديا‭ ‬بتجذر‭ ‬وعمق‭ ‬الانتماءات‭ ‬لذكريات‭ ‬وطنه‭ ‬وعاصمته‭ ‬وأهله‭ ‬وصحبه‭ ‬ومحلته‭ ‬مثله،‭ ‬فهو‭ ‬يحمل‭ ‬للعراق‭ ‬محبة‭ ‬قل‭ ‬لها‭ ‬نظير‭ ‬وقناعات‭ ‬وطنية‭ ‬لا‭ ‬تقبل‭ ‬التغيير‭ ‬وكأي‭ ‬ذا‭ ‬فكر‭ ‬تقدمي‭ ‬نجدهُ‭ ‬صاحب‭ ‬رأي‭ ‬جدلي‭ ‬مثير‭ ‬يسير‭ ‬به‭ ‬ومعه‭ ‬وجنبه‭.‬