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Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart

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An explosion went off near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on Tuesday, where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night ahead of a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, according to French and Syrian media. Macron was unharmed and was already at the Presidential Palace when the explosions occurred, the Élysée Palace said in The post Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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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

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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

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 []

The Media Line

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· Jul 7, 2026

Blasts Erupt Near Macron’s Hotel During Syria Visit

Explosions were reported near the hotel where French [] The post Blasts Erupt Near Macron’s Hotel During Syria Visit appeared first on The Media Line.

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/

MS NOW

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria

Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. The post Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria appeared first on MS NOW.

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 []

Le Monde

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron's visit

The French president had already entered Syria's presidential palace to meet President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the hotel where he is reportedly staying.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions near Syria hotel where Macron is staying

Explosions heard near hotel in Damascus, Syria, where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Aftermath of Deadly Blast in Central Damascus

Syrian security forces and medics are seen at the site of an explosion at a cafe near the Palace of Justice, in central Damascus. At least five people have been killed in the blast. #Syria

World Israel News

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· Jul 7, 2026

WATCH: Eighteen wounded after two explosions target Macron’s hotel in Damascus

Two explosions—one from a car bomb and another hidden in a trash bin—tore through Damascus's Four Seasons Hotel, where French President Emmanuel Macron is being hosted, killing three people. The post WATCH: Eighteen wounded after two explosions target Macron’s hotel in Damascus appeared first on World Israel News.

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.

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?

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.

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...

Euronews

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions heard in Damascus during visit by France's President Emmanuel Macron

Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.

CNN

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions near Macron's hotel during Syria visit

Explosions went off near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron had been staying ahead of a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, according to French and Syrian Media. Macron was unharmed and was already at the Presidential Palace when the explosions occurred, his office said.

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.

JFeed

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· Jul 7, 2026

BREAKING: Explosive Devices Detonate Near Macron’s Hotel in Damascus , 3 Killed

Multiple explosions rocked the area near Macron's Damascus hotel during his historic visit, days after a deadly cafe bombing killed nine, as Syrian authorities tighten security around the French delegation.

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

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

PravdaReport

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· Jul 7, 2026

At Least 18 Injured in Damascus Blast as Macron Visits Syria

Two explosions occurred in the Syrian capital of Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was expected to stay during his visit to the country. There were initially no reports of casualties, and the cause of the explosions was not immediately known, according to Al Jazeera. At the time of the explosions, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa was hosting Macron at the presidential residence, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). Reuters reported that improvised explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, where Macron was believed to be staying during his visit. Roads in the area were closed following the blasts, and emergency services were deployed to the scene.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit

DNyuz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 6

A bomb exploded inside a crowded cafe in Syria’s capital on Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding nearly two dozen, according to the Syrian authorities. Syria’s interior ministry said the blast, near the main courthouse complex in Damascus, had been caused by an explosive device but did not say who was responsible. State []

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 3, 2026

9 dead, 20 injured in Syria cafe terror attack

The Syrian Ministry of Interior has disclosed the details of a terrorist bombing that targeted a cafe on Al-Nasr Street, near the Palace of Justice in central Damascus, resulting in multiple casualties. According to a ministry statement, “a terrorist bombing occurred at approximately 3:00 PM on Thursday, targeting a cafe on Al-Nasr Street, located roughly The post 9 dead, 20 injured in Syria cafe terror attack appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Syria marks landmark week with diplomatic gains and strategic partnerships

Damascus, July 10 (SANA) Syria witnessed a series of major diplomatic, political, and security developments over the past week, highlighted by French President Emmanuel Macron‘s visit to Damascus, a move that opened a new chapter in Syrian-French relations and expanded cooperation across multiple sectors. The week also saw the U.S. begin legal procedures to remove []

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 3, 2026

Deadly blast rocks central Damascus

A bomb has exploded at a cafe in central Damascus, killing and injuring civilians in one of the city's deadliest attacks in recent months. Authorities are investigating the blast, while regional leaders and the UN have condemned the attack as an attempt to undermine Syria's stability. Ahmad al-Shehabi reports

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.

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.

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

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus as France’s Macron visits Syria

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. Syrian authorities did not immediately comment on the incident. Syrian media reported that Macron was staying at the Four Seasons. The French president’s office said he was safe and that his meeting with Sharaa was continuing. Macron is...

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 []

DawnNews English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Macron Syria Visit | Explosions Rock Area Near French President's Hotel | Dawn News English

Explosions were reported near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his historic visit to Syria, highlighting ongoing security concerns despite the country's political transition. Macron continued his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus as authorities tightened security following the blasts. Get the latest updates on Syria, Emmanuel Macron, Damascus, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and Middle East developments. #macron #syria #damascus #france #breakingnews #middleeast #worldnews #security --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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