Explosions occur in Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, with blasts reported near the hotel where he is staying. Multiple outlets report that two bomb explosions rock central Damascus close to the Four Seasons Hotel and outside or near the area of the presidential residence. France’s government and the Élysée Palace state that Macron is not harmed and that his trip continues as planned, including his onward movements with his motorcade seen leaving before the explosions. CBS News and France 24 both describe assurances from French officials that he remains safe and that the visit proceeds. Times of India reports that the blasts wound at least eighteen people earlier in the day and links the detonations to two explosive devices near the hotel. The outlets also note that no organization is reported to have claimed responsibility for the attacks. Macron proceeds with scheduled engagements, including meetings with Syrian leadership, while French officials say his schedule in Syria continues.