Accusations the leaders met come amid rumors of a forthcoming Turkish military operation in the rebel-held Syrian north
Delegation of lawmakers headed by member of Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party visit Syria on ‘truth finding’ mission
Uqayribat local council warns of humanitarian crisis as civilians remain trapped in the Islamic State’s stronghold in Hama, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Campaign aims to see a return of confidence among Assad’s base following advice from Moscow, opposition website reports
President says Syria is emerging triumphant after enduring a campaign to destabilize the country’s security and economy, official media reports
Writing in Al-Hayat, Wael Sawah asks how we can accept a victor in Syria if so many active parties have failed to achieve their most important interests
Raid followed reports of a joint Russian-Syrian air defense system which aims to control western air space, opposition website reports
Loyalist outlet reports on the arrest of an unusually ‘large number’ of women for dancing in nightclubs without a license
Writing for Al-Modon, Sataa Nour El-Din asks which army will assume the narrative of victory following the defeat of ISIS
Speaking to Sada al-Sham, the Syrian rights activist and journalist rules out a democratic transition in Syria with the presence of Assad
After facing further displacement, newcomers to the mountain region have been warmly welcomed by locals for the religious holiday, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Safe zone plan has encouraged optimism among citizens who hope the access to markets will contribute to better living conditions, Enab Baladi writes
As the international consensus leans increasingly toward Assad staying, will Syria’s main opposition eventually get in line with its backers, Souriatna asks
The Syrian-Palestinian political commentator says the powerlessness of the opposition stems from its failure to understand its own role, and its relationship with foreign powers and its own people
Recent de-escalation agreements have not protected many civilians from the brunt of battle as fighting persists in several areas of the country, Sada al-Sham writes
Detainees prevented authorities from entering facility with one inmate attempting to self-immolate in protest against torture of prisoners, Alsouria Net writes
Assad forces obstructed the entrance of Russian delegates to rebel-held border area in effort to forestall deal, opposition website reports
Enab Baladi speaks with women and experts about the impacts of the war and exile on marriage and the family dynamic
Writing for the Saudi-owned outlet, Hamidi says the Russian-led cease-fire plan will fail if not followed by political efforts aimed at unity instead of division
Documentary filmmaker Jaber Bakr focuses his lens on the plight of Homs’ besieged neighborhood through the eyes of activist Basil al-Muhaimed
