Damascus blasts test Macron's Syria outreach
TL;DR
Explosions in Damascus wounded at least 18 as French President Emmanuel Macron met Syria's new leadership, with authorities saying devices were placed in a garbage bin and a parked car near the Four Seasons Hotel where Macron stayed; Macron's talks continued, the attack highlighting ongoing security challenges even as Damascus pursues Western engagement and reconstruction deals.
- Explosions heard in Damascus during French president Macron's visit France 24
- Eighteen wounded as explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit to Syria Al Jazeera
- French President Emmanuel Macron safe after bomb blasts near his hotel in Damascus CBS News
- Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart CNN
- Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit Reuters
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