Russian diplomat says success of the Moscow-backed talks have motivated the U.N. to restart negotiations in Switzerland, SANA reports
In the wake of the CCP’s National Congress, President Assad’s political advisor comments on the inevitable rise of China at the expense of the West
Russian media quotes inside source as saying the zones had proven effective at supporting peace in some areas, SANA reports
Official source tells SANA that Raqqa city has not yet been liberated despite the U.S. and its allies having evicted ISIS
NATO allies Washington and Ankara are working toward separate ends in Syria as the countries face a split in their Middle East strategy, Ibrahim Hamidi writes
Alsouria Net quotes Turkish media saying PYD rejected offer during meeting with Syrian security chief, calling instead for a Kurdish federalist state
20 inmates break out of Palace of Justice building days after an attempted assassination targeted two of its judges
Kurdish-led SDF arrested the rebels a year ago on claims the fighters were linked to Turkey, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Observers say newest round of talks are expected to touch on extending the cease-fire deal and seeing the return of prisoners
During talks with Russian representatives, Syrian president highlights plans to amend the constitution and hold new parliamentary elections
Hmeimim-based monitor says U.S. and rebel forces are impeding access to safe corridors and the delivery of aid to displaced people
Moves by Turkish authorities to encourage social inclusion among Syrian refugees in schools has backfired in some areas of the country, Al-Etihad Press writes
Opposition figure and former celebrity personality speaks with All4Syria about the Cairo platform’s vision of a political solution
Attack on the Palace of Justice follows a renewal in fighting between rebels and ISIS-linked militants in the province, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Meeting between top Syrian and Iranian officials follows agreement to bolster military cooperation between both countries last week
Activist says runoff from fertilizer and other toxic substances are likely contributors to strange taste and cloudiness of water, Sada al-Sham writes
Zaman al-Wasl criticizes film for its negative depiction of Homs’ residents and the concealing of regime atrocities
Foreign Ministry says attack on the Deir-ez-Zor neighborhood highlights the coalition’s ‘suspicious’ and ‘subversive’ role, official media reports
Opposition sources say Russia and the UAE are looking to advance talks using Mohamad Dahlan, a Palestinian intelligence figure who has been linked to numerous regional intrigues
Competition for control of strategic and business sectors are fostering dangerous tensions between the two countries, according to Alsouria Net
