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Transparency International Lebanon calls for justice on Beirut port explosion anniversary

As Lebanon prepares to mark the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020, the Lebanese branch of Transparency International has issued a strong call for justice for the victims and their families. In a statement released ahead of the commemoration, the organization......

Iraq: explosion at oil field suspends operations

An explosion early Tuesday morning at an oil production site in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq has forced the suspension of operations, according to a statement from U.S.-based energy company HKN Energy. The blast occurred around 7:00 a.m. local time (04:00 GMT) in one of the production......

Explosion in Qom not linked to Israeli attack, Iranian media reports

An explosion that injured seven people in a residential building in the Pardisan neighborhood of Qom was not the result of an Israeli attack, according to Iranian state-affiliated media. The semi-official Fars News Agency quoted an anonymous source who dismissed rumors of foreign involvement. “Initial......

Massive fireworks explosion sparks fire and evacuation in yolo county

A devastating explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County, California, near the community of Esparto, caused a massive fire and forced mandatory evacuations. Occurring shortly before 6 p.m., the blast sent towering black smoke into the sky, visible for miles, and triggered multiple secondary......

12 dead in explosion at pharmaceutical factory in India

At least twelve people lost their lives and several others were injured on Monday due to an explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Telangana state, located in southern India, according to local authorities. The blast occurred inside a reactor at the Sigachi Group's facility, situated within an......

Train bridge explosions kill seven in western Russia near Ukraine border

At least seven people were killed and 30 others injured after two separate bridge collapses caused train derailments in western Russia near the Ukrainian border, according to local authorities. The first incident occurred late Saturday night in Russia’s Bryansk region, where a bridge gave way......

Israeli Troops Killed in Rafah Explosion as Gaza Air Strikes Intensify

An explosion in Rafah, located in southern Gaza, resulted in the deaths and injuries of several Israeli soldiers from the Golani Brigade. The troops were reportedly attempting to demolish a building when the blast occurred. Israeli media has enforced a blackout on the incident, and no official government......

Tragedy Strikes Iranian Port as Explosion Claims 25 Lives

A devastating explosion rocked Iran’s largest commercial port, Shahid Rajaee, resulting in a tragic loss of life. According to the Tasnim news agency, the death toll from the incident has climbed to at least 25 people. The blast occurred in the southern province of Hormozgan, where Shahid Rajaee......

At least 21 killed in fireworks factory explosion in India

At least 21 people were killed and five others were injured on Tuesday following an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in India, authorities confirmed. The blast scattered debris, including body parts, stones, and metal fragments, across a wide area surrounding the industrial complex in the city......