Damascus blasts cast chill over Macron's Syria visit
TL;DR
Two explosions in central Damascus wounded 18 people near Macron's hotel and convoy; authorities say devices were found and detonated by security forces, and no group has claimed responsibility, though analysts say Macron was likely the target. Macron and al-Sharaa's meetings continued as France signals plans to aid Syria's reconstruction, including banking and transport, with potential CMA CGM deals as part of broader post-conflict cooperation.
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