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French President Emmanuel Macron narrowly escaped an explosion outside his hotel in Damascus during a high-stakes diplomatic visit — the first by a European leader since 2024. Though shaken, he’s unharmed and insists the trip continues, praising Syria’s resilience. Two homemade bombs, one from a trash can and another from a parked car, injured 18 people, including police. Authorities are investigating the attack’s motive as Macron presses ahead with meetings at the presidential palace, signaling unwavering commitment to rebuilding ties with Syria under new leadership.

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