Bomb attacks rattle Damascus but for most Syrians, life goes on
Damascus experienced three explosions in the week of July 2, 2026, with one blast near the Justice Palace killing at least 10 people and two others near the Four Seasons Hotel injuring 36. Syrian officials announced the apprehension of an ISIL-linked cell responsible for the attacks.
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Zelenskyy said in a statement on X after his call that he and Trump spoke about the situation on the front lines of the war.
Kremlin foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said that in Putin’s call with Trump, the Republican president reaffirmed his “readiness to help achieve a quick cessation of hostilities and search for peaceful solutions to settle the crisis” in Ukraine.
France supports those who can 'contribute to build a new Syria' in line with aspirations from the 2011 Arab Spring.
Macron stated his commitment to the Syrian people, a sovereign Syria, united in its diversity and at peace with its neighbours.
Macron expressed France’s commitment to the Syrian people for a sovereign, united Syria at peace with its neighbors.
Syrian authorities reported one death and 36 wounded following explosions in Damascus.
Interior Ministry spokesperson Nureddin al-Baba stated the explosions posed 'no direct threat' to Macron and that authorities identified possible perpetrators.
Explosions injured 18 people in Damascus, including four police officers.
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