Damascus Returns to Routine After Blasts Near Tourism Ministry During Macron Visit

Syria says Damascus blasts killed 1, wounded 36

The blasts near the hotel where French president Emmanuel Macron had spent the night occurred after his departure.

Damascus Returns to Routine After Blasts Near Tourism Ministry During Macron Visit

Two explosions near Syria’s Ministry of Tourism on Tuesday briefly disrupted traffic in parts of the capital but did not trigger widespread panic, as residents continued their daily routines while security forces investigated the attack. The blasts occurred at around 10 a.m., shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron left the Four Seasons Hotel for the People’s Palace to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The Élysée Palace said Macron d…

Explosion near Damascus hotel where Macron was meant to stay amid France's post-Assad Syria outreach

A huge blast hit Damascus near Emmanuel Macron’s hotel as he became the first EU leader to visit post‑Assad Syria. The French president was declared safe and continued his trip, but the explosion exposed how fragile security remains. This video asks: was the attack linked to the visit — and what now for Western outreach?

Twin Blasts Jolt Macron Visit

Two bombs wounded 18 people near French President Emmanuel Macron’s Damascus hotel, but officials say he was never in danger. Story Highlights Macron was safe and continued his visit after blasts near his hotel, officials said. Explosions happened outside the security perimeter while Macron met Syria’s president. Two devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel; no group claimed responsibility. Media framed it as an assassination attempt, but …