For the first time in nine years, a new conference for the Syrian opposition will take place in Damascus, writes Etihad Press.
Foreign proxy powers Russia and Iran are competing over hydrocarbons left under regime control, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Russian forces have killed eight individuals and injured more than 20 in a missile attack on a hospital, reports Baladi News.
Women may now face compulsory service in Syria, according to an unofficial local news page, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Regime artillery shelling has struck a hospital in northwestern Syria, killing seven civilians, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
A council hoping to ensure the security of the returning refugees may be headed by a non-Alawite figure, writes ELAF.
Turkey seeks Russia’s support to coordinate the sixth round of Syria’s Constitutional Committee meetings, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syria and Russia state that the US is supporting terrorist organizations with the aim to obstruct the return of displaced Syrians, reports SANA.
Former US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford recalls how America misunderstood Syria from the beginning of the war, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Russia’s Foreign Minister discusses solutions to the Syrian challenge with his Syrian counterpart, reports Al-Masdar.
Russian and Israel foreign ministers have pledged to stop Iranian activities in Syria, reports Al-Souria Net.
A foremost opposition figure has decried the upcoming presidential elections as “for show,” writes Syria TV.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with French diplomat Michel Duclos to discuss his experience of working in the country.
Syrian intelligence services have arrested 30 individuals during raids on Iranian militia members, writes Eye of Euphrates.
Hezbollah’s recent visit to Moscow may be in order to probe Russia’s allegiance to Assad, writes Iran Insider.
Russia and Syrian Army have attacked ISIS positions in Homs, Hama, and Raqqa, writes Al-Masdar.
The family member of a murdered Syrian citizen has filed a complaint against Russian suspects in Moscow, writes the Syrian Centre for Media and Freedom of Expression.
The head of the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities expects peace agreements between Syria and Israel soon, reports Jesr Press.
A government source has denied rumors of secret negotiations between Israel and Syria, according to SANA.
As the main foreign influence in Syria, Russia now has a considerable role in shaping the country’s future.
