The Syrian government wants to hold presidential elections next irrespective of the outcomes of the discussions over a new constitution, Alsouria says
Humanitarian workers say real numbers are much higher, including hundreds of staff employed by NGO partners, Al-Jazeera reports
The Russians want to push Damascus to make some concessions ahead of the presidential elections next year, Asharq Al-Awsat says
The agreements include a contract for a Russian company to conduct offshore exploration, Al-Masdar says
Moscow and Damascus confirmed their commitment to strengthening their ties, while Walid al-Muallem said that the timing of the next presidential elections will not be tied to the discussions on a new constitution, SANA reports
Everyone clings to the talks for strategic, tactical, or personal considerations, Asharq al-Awsat says
The transcript of Syrian President Assad’s speech after swearing in the new government, as reported by state news agency SANA
The joint manoeuvres between Russian and Turkish forces have led to talks of a possible deeper cooperation between the two parties, Baladi News says
The Syrian Network for Human Rights has issued a new report which documents the civilians killed by all active parties in Syria writes SY 24.
High-ranking officials from Russia and Syria have met in Deir ez-Zor ahead of what is expected to be a large military exercise reports Syria Scope.
The US is working to put together a deal that would recognise the region east of the Euphrates and allow administration reports Basnews.
Coronavirus infections continue to be registered, with many looking at the Iranians in the city and their actions reports SY 24.
Opposition calls for a nationwide ceasefire, new coronavirus infections detected, Saudi soldiers enter Hassakeh illegally and an SDF leader gunned down. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The third round of the Constitutional Committee has come to an end and those involved believe that it was successful and some progress, however small, was made writes Al-Modon.
According to the head of Syria First Party, the Constitutional Committee is not a genuine desire of the parties involved, but rather a result of pressure from other countries writes North Press.
After being suspended shortly after starting, the Constitutional Committee has been given the all clear to proceed by health officials writes SANA.
Russian and US patrols have collided in Syria, amid a rise in tension between the two countries writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The coronavirus is spreading across Syria, with regime controlled area seemingly worse hit, as some hospitals close their doors to non-coronavirus related illnesses.
Ayman Malandi went to a Damascus hospital after suffering from a heart attack, but was told by the doctor present that they would not treat him, due to the nature of his condition writes Al-Watan.
As the Constitutional Committee resumes work, Iran has expressed its desire to see a political solution to the crisis in Syria implemented writes SANA.
