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Presidents al-Sharaa and Macron visited the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Monday

Syrian Arab News Agency

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July 8, 2026

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Presidents al-Sharaa and Macron visited the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Monday
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Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria's Sharaa

French President Emmanuel Macron met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus after two explosions near the hotel where he was staying. The visit, the first by an EU leader since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, focused on Syria's reconstruction and renewed ties with Europe. 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

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Health minister visits Damascus bombing victims, pledges full medical care

Damascus, July 3 (SANA) Syrian Health Minister Musab al-Ali visited victims of Thursday’s terrorist bombing in Damascus who are receiving treatment at Damascus Hospital, reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing comprehensive medical care. During the visit on Friday, al-Ali toured hospital wards, met with several of the injured, and received briefings from medical staff on []

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.

Euronews

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· Jul 7, 2026

Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Damascus' Umayyad Mosque with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and signs the guestbook during his Syria trip.

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, where he meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, being the first leader of an EU country to visit since President Bashar al-Assad was deposed in 2024. Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where Macron held meetings on July 7, Syrian state media said, but the French president's office said he did not hear the explosions. #france #macron #syria #damascus #alassad #alsharaa #EU #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Syrian President Discusses Enhanced Security Coordination with Turkish Interior Minister

Damascus, June 30 (QNA) - Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa met on Tuesday with Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci, who is visiting Syria.

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iraqi FM arrives in Syria for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime

ALBAWABA - Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, arrives on a diplomatic visit to Syria - marking the first such visit since the fall of Assad in late 2024...

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iranian supreme leader’s body arrives in Iraq

NAJAF, July 07 (YPA) – The body of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrived at Najaf International Airport on Tuesday, where Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi led an official reception ceremony attended by senior Iraqi and Iranian officials. Iran’s consul in Karbala said the reception was attended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the []

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 4, 2026

[Video] After not being seen in public for many months, Ziad al‑Nakhalah, Secretary-General of [...]

After not being seen in public for many months, Ziad al‑Nakhalah, Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad, emerges from his hiding place and leads the movement’s delegation to the funeral of Ali Khamenei.(I’m sure the Mossad is watching)

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

President Ilham Aliyev and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visit construction site of Shusha Mosque (PHOTO)

President Ilham Aliyev and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visit construction site of Shusha Mosque (PHOTO)

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?

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Syrian Interior Minister Arrives at Damascus Explosion Site

Syria’s Interior Minister Anas Khattab arrives at the site of the explosion in Damascus. #Syria

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.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s 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.

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

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.

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.

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

TRT World

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· Jul 13, 2026

Yemeni government strikes Sanaa airport to deter Iranian plane from landing

Smoke rose over Sanaa International Airport on July 13, as the Yemeni government said it carried out an air strike to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree vowed the attack would not go unanswered. 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

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Araghchi visits martyr Gen. Soleimani’s memorial site in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited memorial site of ex-IRGC Quds Force Commander martyr Gen. Qassem Soleimani and Iraq Second-in-Command of Popular Mobilization Force (PMU) Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad on Sun.

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.

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.

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 []

Sky News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

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.

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.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 5, 2026

[Photo] 🇫🇷🇸🇾⚡️ — Macron to visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster, Dama [...]

— Macron to visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster, Damascus says, AP reports. Macron will be accompanied by French investors and company representatives, per SANA news agency citing al-Sharaa’s office — no date confirmed, though Macron is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara Tuesday and Wednesday.@IntelSlava

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iraqi foreign minister arrives in Syria for 1st official visit since Assad’s fall

Fuad Hussein arrived in Syria upon invitation from Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani

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