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


Blast at factory in Russia's Ryazan kills 11, injures 130

While Ukrainian drones have targeted military infrastructures in Ryazan, Russian media outlets reported that the explosion was caused by gunpowder catching fire.

A screenshot of a video in which the explosion at a factory in Ryazan can be seen on August 16, 2025.

WATCH: Authorities find remains inside burning bus after explosion in Bat Yam

An initial investigation by police determined that the explosion was not a terror-related incident, but they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire.

Firefighting teams extinguishing the fires that spread to four buses in a Bat Yam parking lot on July 26, 2025.

At least two killed, 70 injured as blast rocks Syria's Idlib

Raed Al-Sale, Syria’s minister of emergency and disaster management, said rescue teams were carrying out an evacuation.

Mahmoud al-Hamoud's son sits near tents installed next to his damaged house, as returning Syrians prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, in Idlib, Syria March 28, 2025.

Iranian officials claim Israel behind series of mysterious fires, explosions - report

Iranian authorities are hesitant to openly accuse Israel of involvement, fearing it could force them into a position where they would have to retaliate, according to the report.

Smoke rises up in a unit of the Abadan oil refinery in southwestern Iran, July 19, 2025.

Grenade thrown at soccer stadium in Ramat Hasharon - N12

A grenade was thrown at a soccer stadium in Ramat Hasharon on Tuesday night, and exploded outside of the stadium.

 A police car at night.

IDF investigation reveals three soldiers killed by exploding turret, not missile

The initial assessment by the IDF was that an anti-tank missile caused the explosion.

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025.

Blast caused by gas leak injures seven in Iranian city of Qom

The director of Qom's fire department said four residential units were damaged in the blast.

 Reported explosion in the city of Qom, south of Iran, July 14, 2025.

At least 9 people injured after explosion at Rome petrol station

Emergency services were on the scene before the blast, as they had been called after a truck hit a pipeline at the service station, Italian news agencies reported.

 Emergency services personnel work at the scene where a gas station exploded on the outskirts of Rome, Italy, July 4, 2025.

Seven people missing from massive explosion at California fireworks facility

Teams were flying drones and aircraft over the area seeking to determine the fate of the missing and to monitor lingering hazards.

 Clouds of smoke rise following explosions at a firework storage warehouse in Esparto, California, United States, July 1, 2025

The deadly invisible enemy from missile impacts: What is the blast wave?

The blast, which moves at supersonic speeds, can break bones, tear internal organs, and cause injuries even without any physical contact with the missile itself.

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit a parking lot near Herzliya, June 17, 2025.