By Yamam Al Shaar, Kinda Makieh and Clotaire AchiDAMASCUS, July 7 (Reuters) - Two bombs exploded near the hotel in Damascus where Emmanuel Macron held meetingson Tuesday, Syrian state media said, but the French president's office said he did not hear the explosions 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 state of a major European Union country to visit since rebels led by Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit
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Tue 07:25 - The Jerusalem Post
Explosive device detonates near French President Macron's hotel in Damascus - The Jerusalem Post
Tue 07:29 - Sky News (UK)
Explosions heard near hotel where Macron staying in Syria
Tue 07:32 - Al Jazeera English
Explosions heard in Syria’s Damascus
Tue 07:35 - France 24
Macron meets with al-Sharaa in Damascus after explosions heard
Tue 07:35 - France 24
Explosions rock Damascus on second day of Macron's visit to Syria - France 24
Tue 07:40 - Euronews
At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syria says - Euronews
Tue 07:53 - Middle East Eye
Explosion heard in Damascus during French president's visit
Tue 08:00 - Al-Monitor
Two explosions rock Damascus, while Macron in town
Tue 08:09 - Le Monde.fr
Explosions rock Damascus during Macron's visit - Le Monde.fr
Tue 08:34 - BBC
Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit - BBC
Tue 08:43 - BBC
Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit - BBC
Tue 09:01 - AP News
Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria - AP News
Tue 09:01 - Al-Monitor
Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit
Tue 09:06 - France 24
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Tue 09:12 - France 24
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Tue 09:42 - Middle East Eye
Syria says 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit
Tue 09:43 - DW All
Syria: 18 injured in Damascus blasts during Macron visit
Tue 09:43 - DW Top
Syria: 18 injured in Damascus blasts during Macron visit
Tue 09:51 - NBC News
Explosions rock Damascus during Macron visit to Syria - NBC News
Tue 10:07 - Tagesschau
Explosions in Damascus during Macron's visit
Tue 10:08 - Reuters
Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit - Reuters
Tue 10:15 - Al Jazeera English
Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit
Tue 10:19 - France 24
Replay: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks after Damascus blasts
Tue 10:30 - Al-Monitor
Bomb attacks wound 18 in Damascus as Macron visits
Tue 10:41 - Al Jazeera
Eighteen wounded as explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit to Syria - Al Jazeera
Tue 10:50 - BBC Headlines
Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit