Syria reports one dead and 36 injured in Damascus blasts during Macron visit

Explosions in Damascus killed one person and injured at least 36 during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit. The blasts occurred near the Ministry of Tourism and the Four Seasons Hotel, where Macron had stayed the previous night. Syrian authorities reported that one device was planted in a car and another in a rubbish container. Despite the attacks, Macron continued his visit, emphasizing the need to maintain stability in Syria and strengthening bilateral ties.

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