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18 Injured in Damascus Explosions as France’s Emmanuel Macron Meets Syrian Leader

HeadlineJul 07, 2026

In breaking news, explosions have rocked Damascus during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, who’s making a landmark visit to meet with Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa. At least 18 people were injured in the blasts, which struck near the Ministry of Tourism and the Four Seasons Hotel, where Macron had stayed the night before. Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to travel to the NATO summit for a meeting with President Trump tomorrow.

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