Macron’s Syria Visit Amid Explosions | Dublin News

Explosions rocked Damascus just as French President Emmanuel Macron met with newly minted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa — four injured, but Macron unharmed as talks continued. This historic summit, the first by a major Western leader since al-Sharaa took power, carries high stakes: Macron arrived with an economic team to push for sanctions relief and reconstruction deals. Yet, amid the fragile calm in Damascus — a city still scarred by war and now rattled by blasts near government buildings and museums — the violence underscores the perilous path ahead. Just days prior, another explosion killed ten and wounded over twenty. Al-Sharaa, who ousted Assad through rebellion, now faces the daunting task of rebuilding a nation shattered by conflict — and winning over wary Western allies. With hundreds of billions needed to rebuild, the world watches as Syria’s fragile peace teeters on the edge of chaos. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb688dae3bfb2743