Assad government says claims are removed from logic after fact-finding mission releases report announcing the use of sarin gas
Western-backed forces in Syria announce likelihood of clashes with NATO member Turkey after exchanging fire earlier this week, Alsouria Net writes
Despite the end of the battle for Aleppo, locals continue to fear for their safety amid lawlessness and violations by loyalist militias, Enab Baladi writes
Political opposition rejects current efforts to implement the Russian-proposed de-escalation zones, claiming the agreement works to consolidate areas of influence, Souriatna writes
Kurdish Democratic Union Party leader speaks with Saudi-owned outlet about the ongoing battle for the ISIS-held city, accusations of ethnic cleansing, and the Gulf crisis
Russian, Syrian and U.S.-led coalition warplanes bombard civilian areas in
Deir-ez-Zor, Raqqa and Hassakeh, opposition website writes
Coalition president among delegation which met with local leaders and displaced people near the Turkish border, opposition media office reports
After staging a 45 km run to draw attention to refugee issues, long-distance runner Ahmad Jassem may have the chance to compete for the 2018 Olympic qualifiers
“In Syria, I am envied. They say I live in Turkey and that I had luck others did not. I envied myself when I was stuck there. Istanbul was not so ugly yet.”
Fifth round of talks will be held in the Kazakh capital July 4-5, Foreign Ministry confirms
Western media and experts are touting the benefits of Syrian refugees on Turkey’s economy, Alsouria Net writes
Attack by Islamist groups on YPG areas sees 41 killed and over a dozen more injured, Kurdish source tells ARA
French President Macron must convince Moscow of the benefits of a political solution if Paris hopes to have any luck in settling the Syrian crisis, Michel Abu Najm writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Russian deputy FM says discussions are underway with Iran and Turkey to hold talks following Ramadan, government outlet reports
Despite risks of attacks by armed groups, the northern province has seen an increase in traffic since the implementation of the de-escalation zones agreement, opposition website writes
Russian deputy FM confirms meeting will take place in the Kazakh capital a week later than planned, according to government media
In the struggle over images in the Syrian war, Zaman al-Wasl accuses the regime of appropriating Omran’s grief following interview with state TV
Ain al-Medina speaks to women near the Turkey-Syria border, where aid is absent and widows must work strenuous jobs for little money in order to provide for their large families
Ras al-Sofuf operation room will tackle regime attempts to advance in the eastern side of the city as Syrian army continues to pound Daraa, opposition website reports
Abdrakhmanov says consultations underway between guarantor states Russia, Turkey and Iran to settle dates for new round of negotiations
