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nbcnews.comworld8 hrs ago
Gas Explosion Kills 10 and Traps 17 in Sikkim Tunnel Collapse
A suspected gas explosion on Monday collapsed an under-construction tunnel at the 500-megawatt Teesta project in Samardung village. Rescue teams recovered 10 bodies while 17 workers remain unaccounted for amid toxic conditions.
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livemint.comfinance19 hrs ago
Explosions reported across southern Iran and Isfahan
Multiple explosions were reported overnight in several Iranian coastal cities and on Qeshm Island. Iranian state media and local officials gave conflicting accounts about whether any explosions occurred.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld1 day ago
Explosions Reported in Strait of Hormuz Near Commercial Shipping Routes
Blasts were reported in the Strait of Hormuz, with sounds heard as far away as the UAE. Reports indicate possible targeting of civilian commercial vessels.
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middleeasteye.networld5 days ago
Drones Intercepted Over Erbil Near U.S. Consulate
Security sources said air defenses shot down an explosive-laden drone over Erbil. Eyewitness videos captured multiple interceptions with explosions heard near the U.S. consulate. Kurdish authorities reported coalition forces intercepted eight drones in total.
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world4 days agoUpdated
Kuwaiti Air Defenses Engage 32 One-Way Attack Drones
Kuwaiti forces intercepted 32 drones since the prior report. The military attributed heard explosions to air defense intercepts of hostile UAVs. The General Staff issued a statement confirming the responses.
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jns.orgworld6 days ago
U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Sites for Fifth Night
U.S. military forces conducted strikes on locations in southern and eastern Iran for a fifth consecutive night. Iranian state media reported explosions at multiple sites and said its forces responded with missile and drone attacks on U.S. facilities in the region.
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theiranproject.comworld7 days ago
Explosions reported on Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Fars news agency reported sounds of explosions on Qeshm Island. The cause remains unknown. Ship traffic through the strait reached its lowest level since a June agreement.
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yahoo.comworld7 days ago
Ukrainian Drones Strike Gazprom Refinery in Bashkortostan
@MarioNawfal reported that Ukrainian drones hit the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat facility overnight, triggering explosions and a fire. The site lies 1,400 km from the border and ranks as Russia's tenth-largest refinery. A second facility in Krasnodar Krai was also struck.
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Abc Newsworld7 days ago
China Probes Top Mine-Safety Official After Deadly Gas Explosion
China's top mine-safety official in Shanxi province is under investigation for corruption after a May gas explosion killed 82 workers. The probe follows a blanket inspection ordered by authorities.
nypost.comworld8 days ago
U.S. Central Command Strikes Dozens of Iranian Military Targets
Strikes hit air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone facilities, and small boats early Monday. Explosions occurred in Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island. Brent crude oil prices rose 3 percent.
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thehindu.comworld8 days ago
Ukrainian drones strike oil depot in Russia's Stavropol, causing fire and explosions
Ukrainian attack drones hit an oil depot in Russia's Stavropol region, triggering a massive fire and secondary explosions. The incident occurred tonight according to reports from the region.
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middleeasteye.networld7 days agoUpdated
Explosions Reported in Kuwait and Southern Iran, Killing One Worker
Explosions struck Kuwait and sites in southern Iran on July 14, damaging the power grid and causing one death. The strikes coincide with Israeli parliamentary elections set for October and renewed calls for de-escalation.
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france24.compolitics11 days ago
France Advances Syria Energy Corridor Plan After Explosion During Official Visit
French officials continued promoting a proposed energy corridor linking Syria to European markets even after an explosion occurred near the presidential palace during a recent diplomatic trip. The incident took place while discussions on energy infrastructure were underway.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld11 days ago
Three bomb blasts strike Damascus over five days
Three explosions hit central Damascus between July 2 and July 7, killing at least 11 people and wounding 36. Officials announced the arrest of an ISIL-linked cell, while residents reported continued daily routines despite localized fear.
advisor.capolitics11 days ago
U.S. Says It Was Not Involved in Reported Explosions in Iran
The White House and Pentagon have issued no comments or announcements regarding explosions reported in Iran. A small number of U.S. media outlets cited an unnamed official denying American involvement, though that assertion remains unconfirmed.
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al-monitor.compolitics11 days ago
Iran's Foreign Minister Leaves Tehran
Iran's foreign minister left Tehran on an unspecified flight with an unknown destination. The departure occurred during reports of strikes and explosions that remain unconfirmed.
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middleeasteye.networld12 days ago
Explosions reported at sites on Iran's southern coast including Abu Musa island
@MarioNawfal reported multiple blasts along Iran's southern coast, including at the contested Abu Musa island near the Strait of Hormuz. Press TV cited additional explosions near Sirik and in Bushehr province. The locations form a line along the same coastline.
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pewresearch.orgpolitics13 days ago
U.S. military strikes Iranian defense sites after reported tanker attacks
U.S. Central Command conducted strikes on Iranian air defense and missile systems following reported attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported five explosions in southern Iran. The U.S. Treasury also revoked an oil-sale license granted la…
winnipegfreepress.comfinance13 days ago
Explosions Reported Near Iranian Coastal Town of Sirik
Iranian state media reported hearing five explosion sounds near Sirik on Tuesday, followed by additional sounds near Sirik and Qeshm island. No injuries or damage were reported, and no official confirmation of the cause has been issued.
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sana.sypolitics13 days ago
French officials say country ready to help rebuild Syria's economy
French officials stated they remain prepared to assist with Syria's economic reconstruction despite recent explosions. The announcement follows a period of renewed diplomatic engagement between France and Syrian authorities.
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globalnews.cafinance14 days ago
Fire Reported on Qatari LNG Tanker Al Reykat After Attack
A Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker named Al Reykat sustained an engine-room fire after an attack, leaving the vessel at risk of explosion. A source briefed on the incident confirmed the fire's location and the resulting hazard.
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news.sky.comworld14 days ago
Explosions Occur in Damascus During French-Syrian Meetings on Reconstruction
Explosions took place in Damascus on July 7 while French and Syrian officials held talks on reconstruction contracts. The French president had already left the hotel and was at the presidential palace when the blasts occurred.
politics14 days ago
Explosions Reported Near Damascus Hotel and Tourism Ministry
Three blasts occurred near a hotel in Damascus where French officials are staying. Additional explosions were reported near Syria's Tourism Ministry in the same area.
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theiranproject.comworld15 days ago
Iran Negotiator Says US MoU Implementation Difficult but Possible, Stresses No Peace with Washington
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remarks during meetings in Tehran with Hezbollah and Hamas officials attending Ali Khamenei's funeral. Separate incidents included an Israeli drone strike in Gaza and an explosion in southern Lebanon.
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theverge.comscience15 days ago
NASA Assists Blue Origin After New Glenn Rocket Destroyed in May Test Explosion
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed Sunday that the agency is supplying experts and support for the investigation and launch pad repairs. The May 28 test destroyed the New Glenn rocket and damaged the site without causing injuries.
firstpost.comworld18 days ago
Interpol Issues Red Notice for Woman Suspected in Monaco Explosion
Interpol placed Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, under a Red Notice on Friday at the request of Monaco authorities. She faces charges of attempted murder and intent to place an explosive device on a public road after a Monday blast that targeted a businessman and his family.
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ZeroHedgefinance18 days ago
Monaco Police Identify Suspect in June 29 Bombing That Injured Three
Authorities identified a suspect in the June 29 explosion that injured a Ukrainian businessman, his wife, and their son in Monaco. The manhunt continues as police coordinate with French authorities.
sbs.com.auworld18 days ago
Monaco Issues Arrest Warrant for Suspect in Parcel Bomb Attack on Developer
Authorities issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for a suspect in the June 29 parcel bomb explosion in Monaco that wounded a sanctioned real estate developer, his partner and their son. An Interpol red notice is also being issued. The case is being treated as attempted murder.
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abcnews.go.compolitics18 days ago
Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Overnight, Prompting Shelter Orders
Explosions struck central Kyiv shortly before midnight on July 1. Residents moved to underground shelters as fires broke out in multiple buildings.
jpost.comworld19 days ago
Damascus Cafe Explosion Kills at Least Four, Wounds Ten
An explosive device detonated Thursday in a Damascus cafe near the main courthouse complex. Syria's Interior Ministry reported at least four deaths and ten injuries, with no group claiming responsibility.
Abc Newsworld19 days ago
German Prosecutors Charge Former Ukrainian Officer over 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions
Federal prosecutors filed charges on or about July 2 2026 against Serhii K. for his alleged role in the September 2022 blasts that ruptured the Nord Stream pipelines. The case centers on accusations of sabotage aimed at cutting Russian gas revenues.
technology19 days ago
Rocket Motor Explodes During Test at Anduril Mississippi Facility, No Injuries Reported
An explosion damaged a testing stand at the defense startup's McHenry site last Friday. No injuries occurred and the company said it plans to resume testing within weeks.
thecanary.coworld20 days ago
Man Shot Dead in East Jerusalem, Another Killed in Haifa Car Blast
Israeli police are investigating two suspected homicides on June 30. A 22-year-old was shot in Silwan and a man died in a Haifa car explosion. The cases come amid recent deadly violence.
news.sky.comworld21 days ago
Explosion injures Ukrainian businessman and family outside Monaco home
A targeted blast outside a residence in Monaco injured a Ukrainian-born businessman, his wife, and their son. Monaco prosecutors are treating the incident as attempted murder and said the suspect acted alone before fleeing toward France.
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sbs.com.auworld21 days agoUpdated
Explosion on Monaco Street Injures Three People, Two Seriously
An explosion on Rue Révérend-Père-Louis-Folla in Monaco injured three people after a suspect placed a backpack at the base of a building and it detonated. Two of the injured were seriously hurt and the suspect remains at large. Police and fire crews responded to the scene.
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morningstaronline.co.ukworld22 days agoUpdated
Israeli Military Triggers Large Explosion in Southern Lebanon Village
The Israeli military destroyed a 200-meter tunnel network 25 meters underground in Majdal Zoun. The resulting explosion shook the village, damaged structures, and registered on earthquake detection systems. The blast was also heard across the border in Israel.
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics23 days ago
Explosions Reported Near Sirik Naval Base in Iran
Blasts occurred in the early hours of Sunday near Tahroyeh port. Iranian media reports suggested a U.S. airstrike on the naval base at Sirik, which had been hit previously on Friday.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld27 days agoUpdated
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Storage Site in Crimea
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian surface-to-air missile storage area near Kirovskoye, Crimea, triggering a large secondary explosion. Earlier strikes also targeted logistics points near Chonhar used to supply Russian forces in the peninsula.
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Nbc Newsfinance28 days ago
Explosion at Qatar gas terminal kills 13, injures 66 during restart after prior Iranian strikes
@NBCNews reported an explosion and fire at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan on Sunday night. The blast killed 13 and injured 66 as operations resumed after prior Iranian strikes. Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi called the incident an accident.
claimsjournal.comfinance29 days ago
Explosion at Qatar LNG Facility Kills 13, Injures 66
A technical accident at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan killed 13 workers and injured 66 others on Sunday night. Qatar's energy minister said the blast was not sabotage and would not affect exports.
al-monitor.comworld29 days ago
Explosion at Qatar LNG Site Leaves 54 Injured and 18 Missing
An explosion occurred at a liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar. Authorities reported 54 people injured and 18 missing. Rescue operations are underway at the site.
thehindu.combusiness29 days ago
QatarEnergy Recalls LNG Carriers After Ras Laffan Explosion
QatarEnergy is positioning empty carriers near the Strait of Hormuz for a potential restart of exports. The move follows an explosion at the Ras Laffan complex on Sunday and prior Iranian strikes on the facility.
citizen.co.zaworld29 days ago
Factory Explosion in Ras Laffan Injures Workers but Causes No Public Hazard
An internal explosion at a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial Area injured multiple people. Officials attributed the blast to a technical malfunction and stated no hazardous leak threatens the public.
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thehindu.comfinance29 days agoUpdated
Explosion at Ras Laffan Gas Facility Injures 54; 18 Still Missing After Technical Malfunction
A technical malfunction triggered an explosion and fire Sunday evening at the Barzan facility inside Ras Laffan Industrial City. Fifty-four people were injured and 18 remained unaccounted for early Monday. Emergency teams contained the blaze with no leak detected.
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middleeasteye.netfinance29 days ago
Explosion Reported at Qatar Factory, No Injuries or Leaks
An explosion occurred at a factory in Ras Laffan, Qatar. Officials reported no injuries and no leaks from the incident.
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democracynow.orgworld31 days ago
Wounded IDF Reservist Finishes 5 km Race After 2023 Gaza Explosion Injury
@Jerusalem_Post reported on veterans recovering through sport ahead of the July 2026 Maccabiah Games. Dozens of wounded soldiers are participating as athletes and volunteers.
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Forbesai31 days ago
Debate Continues Over Whether AGI Will Emerge Suddenly or Through Gradual Progress
Researchers remain divided on whether artificial general intelligence will arrive through a sudden intelligence explosion or via incremental advances. The discussion centers on two main theories about how advanced AI systems might develop.
gamereactor.euworld31 days ago
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Unharmed After Explosion Near Mining Zone
Security forces removed President Laura Fernandez from a mining-area tour on June 19, 2026, after a loud blast near an illegal mining zone. She was unharmed.
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world31 days ago
Two trains collide near Bedford, emergency services respond
British Transport Police confirmed a collision between two trains in the Bedford area. East Midlands Railway said two of its trains were involved. Passengers were evacuated and one described the impact as feeling like a bomb explosion.
activistpost.comfinance35 days ago
Iranian state outlet Mehr reports multiple explosions in the Strait of Hormuz overnight.
Iranian state outlet Mehr reports multiple explosions in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. Mehr reports the explosions were related to “traffic management” in the Strait.
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science36 days ago
New Zealand Reports Potential Explosive Chemicals at Shackleton and Scott Huts, Plans Removal Next Summer
A report presented to Antarctic Treaty nations states that picric acid and peroxide crystals inside two historic huts may pose explosion hazards. Mitigation measures are in place and removal is planned for next summer.
thehindubusinessline.comworld38 days ago
Explosions Reported Near Qeshm Island and Sirik Coast
Sounds from the sea were reported near Qeshm Island and the Sirik coast in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media attributed the sounds to warning shots fired at vessels.
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westernjournal.comworld39 days ago
Explosions Reported in Strait of Hormuz During Tanker Transit
Explosions occurred in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's IRGC Navy directed a tanker to follow its transit rules. Iranian authorities stated the vessel received prior warnings before complying with the restriction.
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South China Morning Postworld40 days ago
Chinese safety official investigated over coal mine blast that killed 82
A deputy director in Shanxi province's emergency management department is under investigation for suspected violations linked to a May gas explosion. The blast at the Liushenyu Coal Mine killed 82 miners and injured 128 others.
thehindubusinessline.comworld40 days ago
U.S. military launches second round of airstrikes on Iranian cities
U.S. forces conducted additional airstrikes on multiple Iranian cities overnight into June 11, 2026. Explosions were reported in Tehran, Bandar Abbas and southern areas near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Explosions hit four Iranian sites during strikes
@MarioNawfal reported that explosions occurred at Sirik, Qeshm Island, Minab, and Isfahan, with U.S. officials describing the situation to Fox News as a ceasefire in name only.
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Euronewsworld40 days ago
U.S. Military Conducts Strikes on Iranian City of Sirik
Explosions were reported in Sirik after U.S. forces carried out strikes. Iranian media linked the blasts to the military action.
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Euronewsworld40 days ago
Explosions reported in multiple Iranian Persian Gulf cities
Explosions occurred in several Iranian cities along the Persian Gulf. Reports link the blasts to a new round of strikes.
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thehindu.comfinance41 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian Air Defense Sites After Apache Incident
The United States conducted strikes on Iranian air defense and radar systems following an Apache helicopter incident near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials described the operation as limited and ongoing, while Iranian state media reported explosions in Hormozgan Province.
tass.comfinance41 days ago
Explosions Reported Near Iran's Qeshm Island
Unexplained blasts were heard near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on June 10. Iranian state media said the cause remains unknown and no casualties have been confirmed.
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