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Bombings/Explosions

16 people killed in blast at illegal mine in north-eastern India

The blast took place in a “rat-hole” mine – named because their tunnels are just big enough for workers to get through.
The blast took place in a “rat-hole” mine – named because their tunnels are just big enough for workers to get through.

Suspected bomb found at bus terminal in Thai province of Pattani; incident is third in 3 days

Security sources suspect the device may have been planted by Muslim insurgents.
Security sources suspect the device may have been planted by Muslim insurgents.

Bomb disposal officer injured after explosion at petrol station in Thai province of Pattani

The explosion was reported in the accessible toilet at a PTT petrol station in Thailand's Pattani province, on Feb 4, 2026.
The explosion was reported in the accessible toilet at a PTT petrol station in Thailand's Pattani province, on Feb 4, 2026.

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

A photo of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being arrested by ICE officials in his blue bunny hat went viral on social media.
A photo of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being arrested by ICE officials in his blue bunny hat went viral on social media.

Japan court orders state to pay compensation to A-bomb victims’ kin abroad

Female police officers walk around the Hiroshima atomic bomb dome.
Female police officers walk around the Hiroshima atomic bomb dome.

Man charged with throwing ‘explosive device’ into Australia Day rally

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations.
People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations.

New York apartment tower explosion kills one, injures 14

The blast struck shortly after midnight at 3485 Bivona Street in New York’s Bronx borough.
The blast struck shortly after midnight at 3485 Bivona Street in New York’s Bronx borough.

Spain's deadliest train disasters

Emergency personnel work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19. REUTERS/Susana Vera
Emergency personnel work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19. REUTERS/Susana Vera

China factory explosion death toll rises to 9

Sixty-six people were hospitalised after the blast at a plate plant of steelmaker Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union.
Sixty-six people were hospitalised after the blast at a plate plant of steelmaker Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union.

Steel factory blast kills six in China’s Inner Mongolia

Sixty-six people were hospitalised after the blast at a plate plant of steelmaker Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union.
Sixty-six people were hospitalised after the blast at a plate plant of steelmaker Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union.

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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.