Macron’s Syria Visit Amid Explosions | Edmonton News

French President Emmanuel Macron made history as the first EU head of state to visit Syria since the rebels took over, meeting with new President Ahmed al-Sharaa to signal support for Syria’s political shift — but the trip was rocked by two bombs near his hotel, injuring 18, including police, while Macron remained unaware and undisturbed. The blasts, occurring in a bustling area just after his motorcade departed, highlight the persistent security threats in a nation still recovering from years of war and militant violence — even as Syria’s new leadership seeks to rebuild ties with the West. 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/58cb7ce7ec58b0ea