Regional countries condemn Damascus blasts, express solidarity with Syria

The blasts occurred near the tourism ministry building which is located opposite the Four Seasons Hotel, where French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly staying.

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Explosions rock Damascus during Macron visit

Macron was on the way to the Presidential Palace to meet with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa when the blasts occurred and he did not hear any of them, according to the French Presidency. 

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France a ‘friend’ of Syria: Sharaa

Sharaa said the agreements that are set to be signed with France would help the country to rebuild on multiple fronts, such as energy, industry, human resources, reconstruction, and restructuring state institutions. 

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Suspects in drone strike that killed French soldier near Erbil arrested: Iraqi PM

Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion from the 7th Alpine Chasseurs Battalion was killed near Erbil in mid-March.

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Macron thanks Sudani for ‘strengthening protection measures’ for French forces in Iraq

"We will continue our coordination and efforts in favor of the country's stability and sovereignty, as well as regional de-escalation," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Kurdish, Iraqi leaders condole Macron on French soldier’s death in Makhmour attack

The Kurdistan Region President stressed that “the Iraqi government must fulfill its duty to prevent the attacks of these groups and punish them”

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French soldier killed near Erbil in attack claimed by pro-Iran group

"This attack against our forces engaged in the fight against [ISIS] since 2015 is unacceptable," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Macron announces French recognition of Palestinian state

Addressing a UN summit in New York, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France recognizes the State of Palestine, receiving a standing ovation from the representatives of other member states in the chamber.

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France to recognize State of Palestine, says Macron

Macron and France have been increasingly vocal about their opposition to the expansive Israeli campaign on Gaza in recent times.

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