Washington’s ignorance and failure in implementing its foreign policy are clear indicators of the impending collapse of the U.S. empire, Assad’s chief propagandist writes in Al-Mayadeen
Zaman al-Wasl reports that European officials are pursuing normalization with Assad through the diplomatic and security fields
The right-wing surge in German federal elections highlights the growing unwillingness of Europeans to accept refugees, Enab Baladi writes
Zaman al-Wasl claims members of pro-regime militias, who are known to have conducted abuses against civilians, are among those living within Europe’s refugee communities
The Syrian intelligence chief is among 12 regime officers currently being investigated for violations, Al-Etihad Press reports
Enab Baladi speaks with women and experts about the impacts of the war and exile on marriage and the family dynamic
SIBA initiative aims to encourage investment from Syrians living abroad, regardless of political affiliation, Enab Baladi writes
The Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham suffers major setbacks at the hands of former allies on the outskirts of the capital, Saudi-owned Asharq Al-Awsat reports
France’s dynamic new president has demonstrated the willingness to show fresh leadership on the global stage, Saudi-owned Asharq al-Awsat newspaper writes
Turkish government officials have promised to take strong action after the rape and killing of a refugee woman and her child, Alsouria writes
After staging a 45 km run to draw attention to refugee issues, long-distance runner Ahmad Jassem may have the chance to compete for the 2018 Olympic qualifiers
French President Macron must convince Moscow of the benefits of a political solution if Paris hopes to have any luck in settling the Syrian crisis, Michel Abu Najm writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Opposition media reports cousin-in-law of President Assad assaulted by fellow Syrians while awaiting results of asylum application
Elderly couple and child remained under the rubble for two weeks before SDF forces allowed their bodies to be removed, son tells Zaman al-Wasl
Possibly exposed by regime loyalists, refugees in Europe risk prosecution for their opposition activities in Syria, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Joint online project aims to answer top five questions about the refugee crisis, opposition website explains
In an interview with Zaman al-Wasl, ex-prisoner describes the abuse and death witnessed inside the airport prison, overseen by Syria’s brutal Air Force Intelligence
Russian president stresses importance of U.N. role during meeting with Merkel in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, government media reports
Syrian human rights lawyer says evidence exists tying members of the ruling family to war crimes, opposition site Sada al-Sham writes
Syrian men in Germany may be less inclined to marry Syrian girls as the community raises the average price of dowry payments, Sweden-based website writes
