Two explosions reported near Syrian Ministry of Tourism in Damascus

Following French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus, the capital of Syria, reports emerged of an explosion or explosions near his residence. This incident occurred while Macron was present in Damascus, and various media outlets reported differing details of the explosions based on accounts from local and security sources.

• Syrian media reported hearing an explosion near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus.
• Reuters news agency reported, citing a security source, that a series of bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus.
• News sources reported an explosion near French President Emmanuel Macron's residence in central Damascus.
• Some reports indicated two explosions near Syria's Ministry of Tourism in Damascus.
• The explosions coincided with Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria.. Coverage difference: Some media outlets emphasized hearing an explosion near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying, while others reported one or two explosions, or even a series of bombs near his residence or the Syrian Ministry of Tourism. Some sources explicitly referred to a "massive explosion," but there are discrepancies in accounts regarding the exact number of explosions and their precise locations.