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Bombs rock Damascus during Macron visit (VIDEO)

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Bombs rock Damascus during Macron visit (VIDEO)

Two bombs exploded near French President Emmanuel Macron’s hotel in Damascus, wounding at least 18 people Read Full Article at RT.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

VIDEO: Moment of explosion in Damascus near Macron residence

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The video footage shows the moment when an explosive device was detonated in Damascus, near the residence of French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Syria.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Syria’s capital as French President Macron visits

Explosions rock Syria’s capital as French President Macron visits

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions in Damascus as French president visits

Video captured the moment of one of at least two explosions in Syria’s capital Damascus on Tuesday, near a hotel where France’s President Emmanuel Macron was staying on an official visit. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Associated Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions wound at least 18 in Syria's capital during Macron visit

Explosions rocked the Syrian capital Damascus on Tuesday, wounding at least 18 people as French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit, local authorities said. The blasts struck a busy area of the capital, shattering windows and prompting a large security response. #shorts #syria #explosion #damascus #macron #visit

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 7, 2026

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said, but the French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. The blasts underscore the major security challenges in Syria, where Macron is the first head of [] The post Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syria explosion live: Bomb blast kills 5 people in Damascus

An explosion rocks ​Damascus with state media reporting it was caused by a bomb.

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions in Syria's Damascus during Macron visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria, a security source said. The French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. #bomb #syria #damascus #macron #explosion

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions Rock Damascus as Macron Meets Syrian Leader al-Sharaa During Historic Visit

DAMASCUS, Jul 7: Explosions were heard in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Tuesday near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was due to stay, prompting a major securit...

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Scene of Second IED Explosion in Damascus

Footage shows the scene of a second roadside bomb explosion in Damascus’s al-Halabouni area, as Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa formally receives French President Emmanuel Macron at the People’s Palace. #Syria

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions Reported Near Macron’s Hotel in Damascus During Syria Visit

Explosions Reported Near Macron’s Hotel in Damascus During Syria Visit

World Politics Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

Damascus Hit by New Explosions

Explosions in Damascus during Emmanuel Macron’s visit exposed the security challenges still threatening Syria’s postwar transition. The post Damascus Hit by New Explosions appeared first on World Politics Review.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Several explosions hit near Damascus hotel where French President is staying

DAMASCUS, July 07 (YPA) – Explosions were heard in Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during his current visit to Syria. Several explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, where Macron had been staying during his visit to Syria. Media outlets reported that the French president left []

Irish News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus as Emmanuel Macron meets Syrian president

The explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bombs explode near French President Macron's hotel in Damascus during visit

Bombs went off near President Macron's hotel in Syria injuring 18 people including four police officers according to Syria's state news agency. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇫🇷🇸🇾 Bomb explosions near hotel where French President Macron is staying during visit [...]

JUST IN: Bomb explosions near hotel where French President Macron is staying during visit in Syria.@BRICSNews

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bombs Explode Near Hotel Moments After French President Leaves

Two bombs detonated and wounded 18 people in Damascus on Tuesday shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron left his hotel for meetings with Syria’s new president. The blasts went off shortly after Macron’s motorcade left the Four Seasons hotel for the presidential palace, where he met with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa. Macron’s office said ...

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions in Damascus as France's Macron visits Syria

Explosions have rocked Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron met his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit.

Investing.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions heard in Damascus during Macron visit, security source says

Explosions heard in Damascus during Macron visit, security source says

Fox News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Video shows bomb rock Damascus hotel where French President Macron is staying during Syrian state visit

Bombs placed in a car and garbage can exploded near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where Emmanuel Macron was staying during his state visit.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 7, 2026

Twin blasts rock Damascus during French President Macron's visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said, but the Elysee reported that Macron did not hear the b...

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron’s visit to Syria

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday (July 7), a security source said. The French president did not hear the explosions By Yamam Al Shaar, Kinda Makieh and Clotaire Achi DAMASCUS – Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent []

TASS

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· Jul 7, 2026

IN BRIEF: Explosions hit Damascus as French president arrives in Syria

Al Hadath television reported that the explosions caused casualties

Breakthrough News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Attack in Central Damascus shakes Syria’s fragile peace

According to state-run media outlets, the blast resulted from an explosive device implanted in the site, which is located near the Palace of Justice in the Syrian capital. Zoe. , July 6, 2026

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Photos from the site of explosion that hit a café in al-Hijaz area of Damascus.

Photos from the site of explosion that hit a café in al-Hijaz area of Damascus.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 10, 2026

Explainer-What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?

By Michael GeorgyDUBAI, July 10, (Reuters) - Preliminary investigations into the cell behind Tuesday's bombings in Damascus, near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, indicate it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said.Two bombs exploded near the hotel, wounding 18 people and overshadowing Macron's visit — the first by a European Union head of state since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.WHAT IS ISLAMIC STATE?

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Video] Reuters: A series of explosions in Damascus near the hotel where President Macron is s [...]

Reuters: A series of explosions in Damascus near the hotel where President Macron is staying.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Damascus Rocked by Twin Bombings Amid Landmark Visit by French Leader Emmanuel Macron; 18 Injured (Watch Videos)

Two explosions hit central Damascus near the Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday morning during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit. Eighteen people were injured, including four police officers. The blasts occurred shortly after Macron's motorcade departed. He remains in the city and plans to continue his scheduled meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions rocked Damascus shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, wounding at least four people.

BNO News

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· Jul 8, 2026

1 killed, 31 injured in explosions during Macron visit to Damascus

At least 1 person was killed and 31 others were injured when two explosions went off in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, accoridng to Syrian officials. The blasts happened Tuesday morning near Syria’s Ministry of Tourism and close to a hotel where Macron was expected to stay during his visit to [] The post 1 killed, 31 injured in explosions during Macron visit to Damascus appeared first on BNO News.

Daily Express

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· Jul 2, 2026

Damascus explosion: Horror as multiple feared dead after huge blast in Syria

Video online shows horrifying images of the aftermath.

The Tribune

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Syria’s Damascus: Visiting French President Macron’s hotel area targeted

Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit. Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. The Syrian authorities did not immediately comment on the incident. Syrian media reported that Macron was []

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Bomb Kills Nine at Damascus Cafe Steps From Syria’s Palace of Justice

A bomb killed nine people and wounded 20 at a crowded cafe on al-Nasser Street in central Damascus on Thursday, meters from the Palace of Justice where trials of former Assad-era officials are under way. The attack was the third significant bombing in the Syrian capital in six weeks.

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

Watch: Explosions near Macron's Damascus hotel as French leader meets Syria's president

Explosions struck central Damascus near President Emmanuel Macron's hotel. The French president proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Macron is the first EU leader to visit Syria since 2024. His visit focuses on reconstruction and restoring diplomatic engagement. Discussions also covered counterterrorism cooperation and regional security matters.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

18 injured in Damascus explosion near French President Macron’s hotel

At least 18 people – including four police officers – were injured in two explosions reported in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday, close to the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying. Explosives, described as “crude in construction” by Syrian authorities, were planted inside a car parked on the side of the road and inside []...Click to read more

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills 9 near Palace of Justice, Syrian authorities say

A bomb blast at a cafe in Damascus on Thursday killed nine people and wounded at least 20, authorities said, in the latest challenge for Syria’s Islamist leaders as they seek to stabilise the country after more than a decade of war. The bombing – the deadliest since a suicide attack on a church last year – was not immediately claimed. It took place near the capital’s Palace of Justice, a key government building, sparking scenes of panic in the busy area. Ambulances wove through traffic with...

Sputnik

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· Jul 7, 2026

Syrian Authorities Investigating Explosions During Macron's Visit - President

DOHA (Sputnik) - The Syrian authorities are investigating the explosions near the hotel in the center of Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying, Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday.

TRT World

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· Jul 7, 2026

Macron visits Syria as blasts hit Damascus

Two explosions struck central Damascus just minutes after Emmanual Macron travlled to the presidential palace for talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The blasts come as France pledges support for Syria's reconstruction following years of civil war. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions shook Damascus as French President Macron met with Syrian leader al-Sharaa, marking his first visit since Syria's leadership shift.

Sky News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions heard near hotel where Macron staying in Syria

Explosions heard near hotel where Macron staying in Syria

Intel Slava

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· Jun 21, 2026

[Video] 🇶🇦⚡️ — WATCH: Footage shows the moment the massive explosion occurred at Qatar’s Ras [...]

— WATCH: Footage shows the moment the massive explosion occurred at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City.@IntelSlava

All Israel News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions shake Damascus just minutes after French President Macron leaves area

Explosions shake Damascus just minutes after French President Macron leaves area

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