Multiple Explosions Rock Damascus Near Macron's Planned Hotel Stay. In a shocking and potentially ominous development, explosive devices detonated on Tuesday in the Syrian capital of Damascus, mere yards from a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to stay. While Macron's itinerary has not been confirmed, the proximity of the blasts to his planned accommodations has raised concerns about the security risks facing world leaders in the region. The incident has sparked widespread speculation about the potential motivations behind the explosions and the implications for international diplomacy in the volatile Middle East.


Explosive devices blew ​up on Tuesday ‌in Syria's capital Damascus near a hotel ​where French ​President Emmanuel Macron was ⁠meant to ​be staying, a security source ​said.