Macron in Syria: Explosions Rock Damascus Near Hotel
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French President Emmanuel Macron was inside Syria’s presidential palace for a meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa when explosions erupted near the hotel where he is reportedly staying. The blasts shook central Damascus, but no casualties or damage have been confirmed. Security forces cordoned off the area as officials assessed the situation. The visit marks a rare high-level Western trip to Syria since the civil war began.