By Yusuf Beğtaş Language is not merely a tool for communication; it is an invisible bridge connecting human beings. Through words, people share thoughts, articulate feelings, negotiate differences, and construct a shared realm of meaning. Therefore, the social value of a language must be measured not only by how much it conveys, but also by the extent to which it brings people closer together.

By Ablahad Hanna Saka | Member of the Bethnahrin National Council The Syriac language is one of the oldest living languages in the history of Mesopotamia and an integral part of Iraq's civilizational and cultural heritage. It is also a fundamental pillar of the national and cultural identity of our Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian people. It is not merely a means of communication, but a historical and civilizational legacy that preserves thousands of years of knowledge, literature, thought, and heritage.

A presenter outlined three major tribal communities across Washoe County, invoked Chief Truckee and long-standing stewardship of the region, and said several generations were barred from speaking their traditional language while current efforts are underway to revive it.

Highland Council is to hold a consultation on plans to make Skye and Raasay its first area of linguistic significance for Gaelic.

Two equity‑council students reported meetings with senators’ offices in Washington, D.C., urging federal support for Navajo language instruction, safer bus routes and after‑school programs; chaperones and board members praised the students and noted the importance of impact aid and federal funding.

AI is helping communities own and build vital tools for their minority languages – all without external funding.

BEIRUT — The Syriac Maronite Union–Tur Levnon launched an effort to persuade Duolingo, one of the world’s most widely used language-learning platforms, to add Syriac to its growing catalogue of languages, bringing a centuries-old language of the Middle East into an app used daily by millions of learners around the world. The initiative builds on Tur Levnon’s broader campaign to revive Syriac in Lebanon through education, cultural awareness and religious life.

Based on reporting and interviews by Matay Türker Deprived of access to formal schooling, Suroye (Syriac–Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) communities are waging a deep-rooted struggle to preserve their heritage through Church-run madrašyotho (Suroyo for schools) in Tur Abdin and the dedication of families. Speaking to Gazete Sabro reporter Matay Türker as the new school year begins, Ayhan Gürkan and Toni Ergin, two malfonos (teachers) based in Medyad (Midyat), called on parents to “make sure to speak Suroyo (Syriac) with your children at home” to help preserve the mother tongue.

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A short interview about Indigenous youth in Cambodia documenting local languages and cultural heritage, including work connected to communities in Ratanakiri.

A concise English-language overview of Chuon Nath’s role in Cambodian culture, Khmer language preservation, and the national anthem.

The Māori word "kaitiakitanga", which expresses the responsibility to care for the natural world, has been named the world's most beautiful word by the language learning platform Babbel.

Te Taura Whiri trained the model announced this week for Android, iOS, and CarPlay, leaving long-term data custodianship still unresolved for Maori communities.

Te Taura Whiri trained the model announced this week for Android, iOS, and CarPlay, leaving long-term data custodianship still unresolved for Maori communities.