Explosions reported close to French President Macron's hotel in Damascus

On Tuesday, bombs went off in the vicinity of the hotel housing French President Emmanuel Macron during his historic trip to the Syrian capital, Damascus. Following the blasts, authorities blocked off nearby streets and tightened security protocols. Macron is the initial leader from an EU nation to travel to Syria since the 2024 uprising, which saw rebels led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa oust Bashar al-Assad.

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