Two bomb explosions have occurred in quick succession near a hotel in the Syrian capital, Damascus. French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night at that very hotel. However, the French President's office said he did not hear the sounds of the explosions and, shortly after, he held a scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.Syrian authorities have reported that at least 18 people were injured in the explosions. This was the first visit to Syria by a European Union head of s...
