Syrian army and its allies have taken control of dozens of villages in the southeast of the rebel-held province, Smart reports
Several Kurdish bodies are vying for a place at the negotiating table ahead of the National Dialogue Conference in Russia’s Sochi, Al-Modon writes
President of Russia’s Muslim region says his republic is ready to assist Syria in rehabilitating former fighters, Enab Baladi reports
Offensive mounted by Iranian-backed militias and ISIS forces the retreat of the key opposition group, Smart reports
Houla region targeted by pro-government forces despite being covered under the Moscow-backed de-escalation deal, Enab Baladi reports
Although much has been done to ensure the return of displaced to the former ISIS stronghold, a lack of proper services still plagues the city, Raqqa Post reports
Speaking to Zaman al-Wasl, the opposition negotiator reveals the focus of the next round of negotiations in Astana
Opposition-held town falls to foreign militias as pro-Assad forces sweep through southern Idleb, Alsouria Net reports
Opposition figure speaks about the Kurdish National Council’s position toward the upcoming National Dialogue conference in Russia
Assad’s forces are staging a major offensive in southern Idelb to secure a land route linking the capital with Aleppo, Alsouria Net reports
Video published online reportedly shows moment drones were downed by light and anti-aircraft weapons, opposition website reports
Council member said no invitation has been received by any Turkmen member in the key opposition group, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Head of Iranian national security says Tehran will continue to defend the people of the region despite its enemies’ attempts to isolate it
Local attitudes toward the post-ISIS war economy offer insights into civilian political leanings, Ayn al-Madina writes
Russian and American plans for Syria are expected to involve greater Kurdish inclusion, YPG commander tells Asharq al-Awsat
New operations room will include northern Syria’s biggest rebel groups, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and Ahrar al-Sham, Enab Baladi writes
Talks began Thursday between representatives from Syria’s government and opposition, as well as guarantor states Turkey, Russia and Iran
Syria’s deputy foreign minister recently conflated the Western-backed group with ISIS during a television interview
Five children among those killed after strikes hit village east of the provincial capital, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Part two of Al-Modon’s interview with the Carnegie Moscow director looks at Russian ambitions and limits in Syria
