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

An explosion rocked near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron had stayed the previous night, just as he was set to meet with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Despite the proximity of the blast, Macron was unharmed as he had already moved to the Presidential Palace. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in Syria and raises questions about the safety of high-profile visits in conflict zones. The event also highlights the precarious nature of diplomacy in volatile regions.