Explosive ​devices blew ​up on Tuesday in Syria's capital Damascus ​near ‌a hotel ⁠where French President Emmanuel ‌Macron was meant to ⁠be staying, a security source said. Roads ​were sealed ‌off and security measures were implemented after ‌the blast. A Reuters ​witness heard explosions in the vicinity and ​smoke was seen ​rising. Macron is the ​first major EU leader ​to visit Damascus since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ⁠toppled. (FRANCE 24 with Reuters and AFP)