Explosion

Blast kills seven at Chinese-run restaurant in Afghan capital, Islamic State claims responsibility

The noodle restaurant was jointly run by a Chinese Muslim, Abdul Majid, his wife, and an Afghan partner, Abdul Jabbar Mahmood, and served the Chinese Muslim community, a police spokesperson said.

Ambulances rush along a road towards the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, on October 15, 2025; illustrative.
Smoke rises from Kalleh dairy factory, Amol, following a reported explosion, January 5, 2026.

Smoke pillar rises following Amol, Iran dairy factory explosion, likely accidental in nature

Emergency personnel work at the site of an explosion and fire at the Le Constellation bar, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 1, 2026

At least 40 killed, 100 injured after fire causes explosion at Swiss ski resort bar

An explosion occurred at a restaurant in Nazareth shortly before midnight.

Fifteen injured in Nazareth restaurant gas leak explosion, fire


South Korea air force jets accidentally drop bombs on homes, injuring 15

The accident occured in Pocheon, where South Korea and US troops are scheduled to have a joint exercise next week.

 Police officers stand near a damaged building after Mk82 bombs fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises near the demilitarized zone separating two Koreas in Pocheon, South Korea, March 6, 2025.

IDF investigating sounds of explosions heard in central Israel

The IDF added that the explosions that were heard were due to routine activity carried out by the Israel Air Force.  

 The Tel Aviv coastline as seen from above on April 26, 2023.

Ben-Gvir slams Trump, Israeli government, calls for war after bus bombings

Ben-Gvir blamed Trump and Netanyahu for emboldening terror after a series of bus bombings in Israel, calling for an all-out war in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza and an end to lenient security policies.

 Explosion of bus in Bat Yam February 20, 2025

Iran believed to be behind central Israel bus bombings, initial security assessment finds

Attack likely planned by Iran • None wounded • Hamas battalion links blasts to 'jihad of victory or martyrdom'

Bus bombing in central Israel terror attack, February 20, 2025.

Antisemitic terrorist attack averted by Australian police discovery of explosive-filled caravan

"That caravan contained an amount of explosives and some indication that those explosives might be used in some form of antisemitic attack," he told a news conference.

(Illustrative) Australian police patrol in central Melbourne, Australia, December 22, 2017.

Chinese scientists use steamed buns to supercharge world's most powerful non-nuclear explosive

The scientists purchased steamed buns from a cafeteria at Zhongbei University for research, costing only 1 dollar for six.

 Chinese scientists use steamed buns to supercharge world's most powerful non-nuclear explosive. Illustration.

Spanish YouTuber arrested for tutorials showing how to manufacture explosives

"I am a good guy making educational, informative, and entertaining videos," Alberto R. H. said in a video response.

 Boats at the port of Castro Urdiales, Santa Maria Church and Santa Ana Castle Lighthouse in Cantabria region in northern Spain.

Internal espionage: How Israeli spies infiltrated Hezbollah for decades - NYT

Israel’s spy network infiltrated Hezbollah for decades, leading to Hassan Nasrallah's assassination and the world-renowned explosive pager operation.

 Slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah seen with the shadow of Benjamin Netanyahu (illustrative)

Eleven people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey, minister says

Ankara announced fire crews were sent to deal with the blaze and health and security units were dispatched to the area while an investigation was launched.

 Firefighters work on the scene after a blast at an explosives factory in Balikesir, Turkey, December 24, 2024.

Apartment building in The Hague collapses after fire, four injured

Prime Minister Dick Schoof said in a statement he was shocked by images of the disaster and had offered assistance to local authorities.

A fire brigade vehicle is seen near the medical center, after Dutch police arrested a suspect after a shooting in Rotterdam, Netherlands, September 28, 2023.