The civilians fled fighting in the former ISIS stronghold in the oil-rich eastern province, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Assad’s top advisor calls out America’s Arab allies for condoning the relocation of the U.S. embassy, SANA reports
Foreign Ministry reacts to confirmation of move stating that America will be accountable for any dangerous repercussions, SANA writes
Rights group records 20 percent increase in deaths caused by Assad regime and Russian forces, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Regime field commander says seized weapons included cannons, missiles and car-bombs, SANA reports
Assad’s allies Russia and Iran will not foot the money needed to bankroll the upcoming rebuilding phase, Jihad Yazigi writes
Deputy foreign minister says U.N. role is welcomed on the condition it acknowledges state sovereignty and avoids interference in domestic affairs, official media reports
Putin announces Russian mission in Syria is near completion, as leader renews call for political settlement
Zaman al-Wasl speaks with the political activist and opposition figure about the decentralization and expectations for the reconstruction of Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor
Former Coalition president says a Russian-U.S. consensus on letting Assad remain ignores the roots of the catastrophe, and may accelerate the collapse of the region
The Kremlin has faced strong criticism over its plans to bring together the Assad regime and the opposition away from the U.N.-backed dialogue in Switzerland
Top commander in the majority-Kurdish force has reportedly sought sanctuary in northern Aleppo, which is held by Turkish-backed rebels, Alsouria Net reports
Displaced people in Hawijat Qati are calling on the SDF to help secure safe passage as the Assad regime bombards the district, Souriatna writes
Foreign Ministry reacts to comments by U.S. defense secretary that America will stay in Syria until Geneva negotiations are successful, SANA reports
U.S.-based activists say they hope to change public opinion about the nature of events inside Syria, SANA reports
America hopes to enlist Russian help in pushing forward a solution in Syria as world leaders meet for talks in Southeast Asia, Ibrahim Hamidi explains
Syrian government calls on U.N. to end coalition crimes after airstrike hits village near the Iraqi border, official media reports
General command announces Syrian army has finally taken the border city of Albu Kamal from ISIS militants, state media reports
Contest between several parties for control of the Syrian-Iraqi border town pits ISIS against attacks from numerous sides, Souriatna writes
Pro-Hezbollah Lebanese newspaper claims American official met with Syrian security head Ali Mamlouk during visit to Damascus last week
