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Bombings/Explosions

Ten killed in blast in north-western Pakistan market

The bomb blast caused panic on the streets, as people rushed to help the wounded and emergency vehicles raced to the site.
The bomb blast caused panic on the streets, as people rushed to help the wounded and emergency vehicles raced to the site.

Car bomb attack at Pakistan police post kills at least 15 officers

Residents gather on the rubble of a damaged police post after a car bombing on May 10.
Residents gather on the rubble of a damaged police post after a car bombing on May 10.

Death toll rises to 37 from China fireworks factory blast

A view of rubble and damaged buildings after a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, on May 6. It is the deadliest blast reported in China since 2019.
A view of rubble and damaged buildings after a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, on May 6. It is the deadliest blast reported in China since 2019.

Mortar attack on north-west Pakistan market kills six, say police

South Korea to review joining US Hormuz operation

Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. An explosion and fire were reported on a South Korean cargo vessel on May 4 in the key waterway.
Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. An explosion and fire were reported on a South Korean cargo vessel on May 4 in the key waterway.

South Korea to probe ship fire in Strait of Hormuz; Trump blames Iranian attack

Vessels are pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on May 4.
Vessels are pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on May 4.

Colorado firebomb suspect to plead guilty to all state charges, defence says

Mohamed Sabry Soliman is currently charged with 184 offences stemming from the June 1, 2025, attack.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman is currently charged with 184 offences stemming from the June 1, 2025, attack.

Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion

Accidents at mines in Colombia are frequent and often fatal.
Accidents at mines in Colombia are frequent and often fatal.

Two dead, three injured after explosion in southern England, police say

Emergency services at the scene, where two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, on May 3.
Emergency services at the scene, where two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, on May 3.

Security operation in Belfast after police station car bomb

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.