As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.
Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's 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
Explosions heard near Macron's Damascus hotel amid high-risk, landmark visit
Tue 09:12 - France 24
Syria's 'security challenges' main obstacle to attracting investors
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