Multiple explosions rocked central Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's landmark visit to Syria, triggering a major security scare. The blasts occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel where the French delegation had been staying, just minutes after Macron left for the presidential palace. At least 18 people, including police officers, were reportedly injured. Security agencies are investigating the cause of the explosions as Macron's visit marks the first by a Western leader since Syria's political transition.