A series of explosions shook the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Tuesday during French President Emmanuel Macron's landmark visit to the country. The blasts occurred near the hotel where Macron had been staying, prompting security forces to seal off nearby roads and launch an investigation.
The United States military has confirmed the death of senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi in a precision airstrike carried out in northwestern Syria. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation took place on June 19 as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region.
