A handshake between Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Walid al-Muallem has led to speculation that some Arab countries are ready to restore relations with Damascus writes Al-Watan.
Activists in Lebanon are crying foul, following news that an anti-Assad critic has been kidnapped and is set to be returned to Syria reports Zaman Al Wasl.
One of the largest tribes in Deir Ezzor is organizing itself to defend its rights, Deir Ezzor 24 says
The head of the National Coalition calls for countering HTS in the Idleb area, according to Enab Baladi
The full text of the Syrian FM at the UN General Assembly in New-York on September 29, 2019
The state’s news agency is reporting a statement by UN envoy Geir Pedersen on the necessity to respect Syria’s sovereignty
A conference on Syria by the Turkish opposition, anti-regime protests in Deir Ezzor, and the announcement of the reopening of a border crossing with Iraq, are among the main news of the weekend
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is fearing a potential attack from the opposition, while facing growing discontent and defections within its ranks, Al Modon says
The UN, the EU and the Astana format countries have all welcomed the formation of the constitutional committee, writes Asharq Al-Awsat
The Iranian President has condemned the occupation of Palestine and the Golan Heights, SANA reports
The regime and the opposition will share jointly the committee, according to Enab Baladi
Cooperation in the oil and mining sectors was among the subjects of discussions between the Iranian and Syrian officials in Tehran, according to state news agency Sana
Mouallem says the Syrian government is ready for the works of the constitutional committee, according to Al Watan
Regime and Iranian cells remain active within SDF-controlled areas, a local website reports
Economic analysts cast doubts about the Syrian government’s anti-corruption campaign, opposition-affiliated media Al-Souria writes
Drone downed over Quneitra, Turkey and US conduct joint patrols, conscription campaign in Raqqa and anti-government protests in Deir ez-Zor. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Iran has repeated its calls for all foreign forces to leave Syria and respect Syria’s territorial integrity reports SANA.
Attendees to the 5th Re-Build Syria Expo will see how the private and public sector will implement projects to help rebuild the country writes SANA.
Fares al-Shihabi, who recently appeared on a TV channel owned by Samer Foz, is well known for his inflammatory and hostile statements about the Syrian people writes Brocar Press.
Israel is suspected of carrying out an airstrike in the Euphrates Valley, killing at least 17 Iran backed militants reports Zaman Al Wasl.
