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Bombings/Explosions

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam

Police officers stand outside a Jewish school following an explosion that caused minor damages, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 14, 2026.
Police officers stand outside a Jewish school following an explosion that caused minor damages, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 14, 2026.

Qatar intercepts two missiles, evacuates key areas, as Iran continues retaliatory strikes

The oil-rich Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks in response to US-Israeli strikes that sparked the Middle East war.
The oil-rich Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks in response to US-Israeli strikes that sparked the Middle East war.

Mother and three sons in custody over US embassy bomb in Norway

A forensic investigator works at the scene on Wednesday evening in connection with the detention of three brothers after the explosion at the U.S. embassy in Oslo on Sunday night, March 11, 2026. Stian Lysberg Solum /NTB/via REUTERS
A forensic investigator works at the scene on Wednesday evening in connection with the detention of three brothers after the explosion at the U.S. embassy in Oslo on Sunday night, March 11, 2026. Stian Lysberg Solum /NTB/via REUTERS

Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo

Police prosecutor Christian Hatlo addressing a press briefing on March 11 regarding a March 8 explosion at the US embassy in Oslo.
Police prosecutor Christian Hatlo addressing a press briefing on March 11 regarding a March 8 explosion at the US embassy in Oslo.

New York City police identify device outside mayor Mamdani’s home as explosive

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the New York City Office of Emergency Management in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., January 25, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the New York City Office of Emergency Management in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., January 25, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan

Russia’s GRU believed to be behind 2024 European parcel blasts; 22 suspects identified, police say

Four parcels shipped from Lithuania with DHL and DPD contained “self-made, explosive-incendiary charges”. One caught fire at an airport, two exploded on trucks and one failed to ignite after a malfunction.
Four parcels shipped from Lithuania with DHL and DPD contained “self-made, explosive-incendiary charges”. One caught fire at an airport, two exploded on trucks and one failed to ignite after a malfunction.

Adidas store in Israel hit by bomb, says chief commercial officer

CEO Bjorn Gulden tells reporters Adidas employees affected by war in the Middle East have been sheltering in place.
CEO Bjorn Gulden tells reporters Adidas employees affected by war in the Middle East have been sheltering in place.

US sinking Iran’s Navy, pummelling naval headquarters, Trump says

A satellite view shows destroyed naval vessels and buildings after US and Israeli strikes, at Konarak, Iran, March 1, 2026.
A satellite view shows destroyed naval vessels and buildings after US and Israeli strikes, at Konarak, Iran, March 1, 2026.

Blast at explosives factory in India kills 17

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was “deeply distressing” and wished a speedy recovery to the survivors.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was “deeply distressing” and wished a speedy recovery to the survivors.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 1, 2026

The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.
The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.

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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.