Biden defends US airstrike on Iranian-backed militia, the Foreign Ministry demands an end to “US aggression,” and Syrian Negotiations Committee calls on the EU. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Germany’s invocation of universal jurisdiction sends a clear message to the Assad regime, argues Elias Harfoush.
Iran and Syria hope to increase the exchange of professors and students, writes SANA.
Opposition politician Sahar Hawija has accused Iran, Russia and Turkey of validating the Syrian regime, reports North Press.
Russia has made territorial gains against the SDF, recapturing areas near Ayn Issa in northeastern Syria, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syria’s minister of foreign affairs has demanded the UN’s neutrality in discussions over the Syrian Constitutions, writes North Press.
The Syrian Negotiation Committee has reiterated the need for Assad to engage in the political process, according to North Press.
The Syrian Observer sat down for an interview with the former US ambassador in Damascus Robert Ford to discuss his opinion on the new US administration’s role in Syria.
The US is posed to pass an act incentivizing informants to share information regarding evasion of US or UN sanctions, writes The Syrian Observer.
Tourism tycoon Saeb Nahas has been cleared of smuggling goods and violating import laws, reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Hadi al-Khatib has been named among Time Magazine’s top 100 emerging leaders, according to Zaman Al-Wasl.
Astana process guarantors have condemned Israeli attacks on Syrian soil and the looting of Syrian oil, writes The Syria Times.
High-profile regime defector Manaf Tlass will head the Syrian Military Council, according to Zaitun Agency.
Syria and Iran plan to promote academic exchange between the two countries, according to SANA.
The Syrian government has sold 440 square kilometers of refugees’ farmland, writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Strengthening its military presence, Russia has established a new unit near Hassakeh, writes Anadolu News Agency.
Iran is seeking to expand its influence over regime-controlled areas, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
Record numbers of Syrians are food insecure, 12 die in Aleppo bomb blast, and Iran announced a new direct shipping line to Latakia. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Hundreds of Idleb residents have joined protests demanding the right to return to their cities and villages, according to Baladi News.
The Assad regime is obstructing the work of Syrian Negotiations Committee, writes North Press.
