Damascus Hit by Explosions Amid Macron’s Visit as Syria Faces Multiple Threats
Twin blasts in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit highlight ongoing instability in Syria, compounded by internal conflicts and political tensions.
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Twin blasts in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit highlight ongoing instability in Syria, compounded by internal conflicts and political tensions.
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