President tells Iranian envoy that government forces and allies are fighting against terror groups for the benefit of Syria and its people, state media reports
Top diplomats meet following negotiations between Syrian government and the opposition in Switzerland and Kazakhstan, government media reports
Dispute over the raising of the revolutionary flag signals end to truce as heavy infighting returns to the northern province, opposition website reports
U.N. reported last month that coalition airstrikes on Raqqa had led to a ‘staggering loss of life,’ as rights groups slam U.S.-led force for violations
As international focus shifts to Deir-ez-Zor, ISIS is attempting to strengthen its defenses in the eastern province in anticipation of the next big clash, Enab Baladi writes
Chief opposition negotiator warns the continuation of the Assad regime will fuel sectarian tensions and hatred in Syria, Coalition media office reports
Anti-ISIS alliance warplanes targeted civilian homes on the western bank of the Euphrates, government media reports
Residents of the central province arrive back in their towns after government forces defeat militants, state media reports
Western-backed forces accused of shelling civilian neighborhoods as the fight for the heart of the ‘caliphate’ continues, Souriatna writes
Key Islamist groups secure deal to end the months-long friction in the rebel-held province, opposition outlet reports
Assad’s failure to secure the areas he retakes will be the opposition’s last hope in gaining public support, a former media executive writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Syrian president calls on head of corruption monitor to take tough stance against misconduct by officials, state media reports
Veteran opposition figure Michel Kilo asks if the cooperation between the U.S. and Russia on the de-escalation zones proposal is a step forward, or just hot air
The United Nations must abandon the fruitless negotiations between the Syrian government and opposition, which have now dragged on for half a decade, Walid Al-Bunni writes
The Coalition and interim government’s efforts to control Syria’s free sporting institutions is sowing division among the opposition, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Opposition website says at least 50 young residents from the former rebel-held neighborhood have joined the new Qalamoun Shield force
Final session on Friday touches on humanitarian issues caused by anti-ISIS coalition, government media writes
A pro-regime columnist says that Syria will be a test to know if Trump can face the American deep state and succeed in normalizing relations with Russia
Talks are still ongoing in Geneva, although there are still no direct negotiations between the regime and the various opposition platforms, SANA writes
No progress can be made on political transition as the regime refuses to engage in serious talks, the Syrian opposition says
