ASEAN summit: Serial blasts in Bangkok injure three, explosions took place right before US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s keynote speech

3 days, 21 hours ago

India to host regional counter-terror conclave this week

New Delhi, India will host a two-day conclave of 10-nation ASEAN grouping and some of its dialogue partners beginning Wednesday that will focus on firming up a comprehensive strategy to combat the threat of terrorism and extremism. India to host regional counter-terror conclave this week The conclave of the experts working group on counter-terrorism under the framework of ASEAN Defence …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan: Bomb explosion at mosque kills five worshippers during Friday prayers, several injured ahead of Ramadan

Live Mint

Pakistan bomb blast: A bomb exploded at a mosque within a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least five worshippers and injuring dozens of others, on the last Friday before Ramadan. The blast took place during the Friday prayers in Akkora Khattak, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said Abdul Rashid, the district police chief, reported AP. JUI-S chief …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

A decades-old rocket-propelled grenade kills 2 toddlers who found it in the Cambodian countryside

Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A rocket-propelled grenade believed to be more than 25 years old killed two cousins, a girl and a boy both 2 years old, when it blew up Saturday near their homes in rural northwestern Cambodia, officials said. “Their parents went to settle on land that was a former battlefield, and they were not aware that there …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

India raises unprovoked firing, terror activities at flag meeting with Pakistan in J&K's Poonch

Firstpost

During the meeting, Indian military delegation lodged a strong protest over the recent unprovoked cross-border firing incidents, infiltration attempts by terrorists and smuggling of narcotics and weapons Indian Army personnel during a counterterror operation following a terrorist attack on an army convoy, in Kathua district, on July 9, 2024. PTI File India and Pakistan held a flag meeting along the …

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1 month ago

Taiwan explosion: Four dead and many injured after blast at department store

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Explosion at Taiwan department store kills four

Al Jazeera

Blast hits 12th floor of department store in Taichung injuring at least 24 as search and rescue efforts continue. Four people have been killed and 24 others injured after an explosion hit a department store in Taiwan’s second-largest city, authorities said. The blast hit the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, about 160km southwest of …

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Bomb blast kills at least five in Afghanistan

Al Jazeera

Police say Taliban security personnel were among those killed in the as-yet unclaimed attack. A bomb blast has killed at least five people and wounded seven in northeastern Afghanistan, local police report. The bank’s security guard and four others, including civilians and members of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban group, were among those killed, police said. The number of bomb blasts and …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nearly 100 explosive attacks in January, most in Rotterdam

NL Times

There were almost 100 reported incidents of explosions at a home, business, or car in January. Most explosions took place on January 12, with 10 in one day, including one by the Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk. A house on the Meidoornstraat in Rotterdam, which was also targeted several times last year, was hit with an explosive twice this month. …

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2 months ago

Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes

The Hindu

Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc's new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Officials said it aims to chart the bloc’s direction for the year as it tries to resolve Myanmar's deadly four-year crisis and tensions over China’s …

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2 months ago

Fear of explosions grows as attacks surge across the Netherlands

NL Times

The increasing number of explosions across the Netherlands is driving fear among residents, with thousands seeking support from victim assistance organizations. “Explosions don’t just impact those directly affected; entire neighborhoods feel the consequences,” said Roy Heerkens, spokesperson for Slachtofferhulp Nederland. “After the first explosion, we were deeply shaken,” Adam’s wife told RTL Nieuws. The police haven’t found the person responsible, …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Explosions in the Netherlands double from previous year; Rotterdam tops list

NL Times

The number of explosions in the Netherlands surged dramatically in 2024, with at least 877 incidents recorded compared to 380 in 2023, according to a press release by ANP. In October alone, 120 explosions occurred, the highest number ever recorded in a single month since the ANP began tracking such incidents. Examples include Greta Hofstralaan in Vlaardingen, where four explosions …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Blast at explosives factory in Turkiye kills 12

Al Jazeera

Officials say four people were injured in the explosion at a munitions factory in Balikesir province. Turkiye factory explosion: At least 12 people killed in blast in Balikesir An explosion has ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkiye, killing 12 people and injuring four, according to officials. “According to initial reports, 12 employees died and four were taken to …

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3 months ago

Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar's bloody civil war

The Independent

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3 months ago

Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar’s bloody civil war

Associated Press

BANGKOK — Two days of meetings on Myanmar ’s violent political crisis began Thursday in the Thai capital Bangkok, the latest in a long series of regional talks that have made no headway in restoring peace to the war-torn Southeast Asian nation. The six nations attending Thursday’s meeting “agreed that direct engagement with Myanmar is critical and necessary,” said Thailand’s …

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Community gatherings at explosion cites in The Hague and Purmerend

NL Times

Funerals to honor five of the six people who died in the explosions and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague will take place at the end of this week, according to victim support organizations Namens de Familie and Slachtofferhulp Nederland. The announcement on Tuesday came a day after community meetings for residents living near the site of the …

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3 months ago

Thai police detain suspects after bomb blast during outdoor performance kills 3 people

The Independent

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3 months ago

Thai police detain two suspects after bomb in border province kills three, injures scores

New Indian Express

BANGKOK: Thai police on Saturday said two suspects were in custody as authorities investigated a bombing in the north that killed at least three people and injured dozens of others. Local police said at least 48 people were injured and that police have not yet pressed charges against the suspects as the investigation is ongoing. Thanathip Sawangsang, a spokesperson for …

Umphang

3 months, 1 week ago

Powerful blast rocks residential high-rise in southern China

Hindustan Times

A powerful blast rocked a residential high-rise building in an affluent area in southern China's city of Shenzhen on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through nearby skyscrapers, state media reported. The Shenzhen fire brigade said it had dispatched 16 fire trucks and 80 rescue personnel. The Shenzhen fire brigade said it had dispatched 16 fire trucks and 80 rescue personnel after receiving …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The Hague explosions may be criminal, public prosecutor says

Dutch News

The cause of the explosions which killed at least five people in The Hague and injured a further four early on Saturday morning is still unclear, but there are indications the blasts had a criminal origin, chief public prosecutor Margreet Froberg told reporters on Sunday evening. Two major crimes teams have been set up, one to look into the cause …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The Hague explosions could have been criminal, minister says

Dutch News

The cause of the explosions which killed at least five people in The Hague and injured a further four early on Saturday morning is still unclear, but there are signs it could have been the result of criminal activity, justice minister David van Weel said on Sunday. Van Weel, who visited the scene with prime minister Dick Schoof on Sunday …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

World Leaders Vigorously Compete for ASEAN Partnerships

The Diplomat

Most of the male guests who attended a gala party thrown by Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on October 10 chose to wear bright white dinner jackets. South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol showed his commitment to the ASEAN states by visiting Singapore and the Philippines, as well as flying to Laos. The East Asia Summit, held on the sidelines of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Associated Press

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with their counterparts from China, the United States and other nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of the South China Sea is leading to more confrontations. The U.S. and China have been working to improve frayed military-to-military communications and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

The Independent

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4 months ago

Louisville explosion: What we know about the deadly factory blast in Kentucky

CNN

CNN — A massive explosion this week at a food dye factory in Louisville, Kentucky, left two people dead and a dozen others injured as smoke billowed out of torn metal structures and rubble. In a statement posted on X late Thursday, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said that, at the mayor’s request, company officials would provide a phone number and …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Explosive Attacks on Law Firm in The Hague: A Pattern of Disputes and Threats

NL Times

An explosive went off at a law firm in The Hague on Tuesday evening, causing no injuries but considerable damage to the building. This is the second explosive attack targeting a law firm in just over a week, after a previous attack on one in Amsterdam. People seem to be increasingly grabbing an explosive when they’re upset about something.

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Bomb Blast: Is There a Khalistan Link?

Firstpost

A loud explosion near a CRPF school in New Delhi has raised concerns about the involvement of pro-Khalistan groups. The Delhi Police allege the involvement of pro-Khalistan groups, citing a Telegram post claiming the explosion was in retaliation for the alleged targeting of pro-Khalistan separatists by Indian agents. The investigation is ongoing, and details are still emerging.

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5 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi's Focus on India-ASEAN Friendship in a Turbulent Region

ABP News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the significance of the India-ASEAN friendship in a world facing conflict and tension. He highlights the critical role this partnership plays in promoting peace and collaboration, especially in the context of maritime disputes in the South China Sea and ongoing unrest in Myanmar. Modi expresses confidence in the 21st century being an 'Asian Century' and …

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5 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi's ASEAN Visit: A Journey to Rekindle the Age of Cooperation

ABP News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the significance of the India-ASEAN friendship in a world facing conflict and tension. He highlights the critical role this partnership plays in promoting peace and collaboration, especially in the context of maritime disputes in the South China Sea and ongoing unrest in Myanmar.

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5 months, 1 week ago

Southeast Asian leaders meet in Laos in a summit set to tackle crisis in Myanmar and disputed sea

The Independent

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7 months ago

Bomb blast at former Manipur MLA’s residence; no injuries reported

Hindustan Times

Imphal: A bomb exploded at the residence of a former MLA of Keshtrigao Assembly constituency, Imphal East, Manipur, on Saturday night at around 10:30pm, police said, adding no casualties were reported. Manipur police, along with a forensics team, at the former MLA’s resident following the blast Manipur police said the bomb, suspected to be a hand grenade, was reportedly hurled …

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7 months, 1 week ago

ASEAN eyes nuclear energy, but airs safety concerns

China Daily

Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are keen to explore nuclear energy to meet climate commitments and promote energy security, but they still need to overcome concerns over safety and funding, a regional forum heard recently. Nuclear energy, with its potential to provide consistent and low-carbon power, is a topic that we can't afford to overlook," Beni Suryadi, …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

ASEAN summit: Jaishankar meets leaders from Russia, EU, South Korea, Türkiye

The Hindu

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on July 27 held a meeting with leaders from several nations, including Russia, the European Union, Türkiye, South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, and New Zealand and discussed various aspects of bilateral collaboration with them on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, which is taking place in the capital of the Laos People's Democratic Republic. Mr. Jaishankar …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Grappling with maritime disputes and Myanmar crisis, ASEAN top diplomat meetings joined by US, China

The Independent

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims

Associated Press

VIENTIANE, Laos — Top diplomats from Southeast Asia met Friday in Laos with China’s foreign minister for talks that come as friction escalates over Beijing’s growing effort to press its sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea. “One wrong step in the South China Sea will turn a small fire into a terrible firestorm,” Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar to travel for ASEAN and Quad meetings this week

The Hindu

Amid the ongoing budget session, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be busy with a flurry of bilateral and multilateral meetings this week, including some with his counterparts from U.S., U.K., Japan, Australia, China and Russia. On Thursday, shortly after hosting the U.K. Foreign Secretary in Delhi, Mr. Jaishankar will travel to Vientiane on Thursday as Laos hosts the annual …

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8 months ago

Live grenade on terrace of government building sparks fear in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch; defused

The Hindu

“Bomb disposal squads have defused a live grenade found on the rooftop of a government building in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district,” officials said on July 19. “Some children found the hand grenade while playing on the terrace of a government quarter building in the vicinity of Raja Sukhdev District hospital on July 18 and raised an alarm, prompting the …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks explodes in the southern Philippines, injuring 27 people

The Independent

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Southeast Asia armed group Jemaah Islamiyah to disband: Report

Al Jazeera

Al-Qaeda-linked group is accused of orchestrating some of the deadliest attacks in Indonesia, including the 2002 bombing of Bali nightclubs that killed more than 200 people. Senior members of Jemaah Islamiyah, the Southeast Asian armed group blamed for the deadly Bali bombings, announced they’re disbanding. A report from the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict on Thursday confirmed the authenticity …

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9 months ago

As Thailand gasps through another haze season, researchers hope a fire-charting app can help

Associated Press

SAMOENG, Thailand — When the haze season comes, village chief Nanthawat Tiengtrongsakun and his tribesmen start preparing the land for fire. If we are the cause of the damage, the forest around us would have to be all gone.” A member of the Pakanyo tribe stands near a fire set in protected forest land at Chiang Mai province, Thailand, Monday, …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Asia’s top security summit is under way in Singapore

Al Jazeera

As US and China defence chiefs meet in Singapore, attention turns to rising tensions over the future of Taiwan. Defence chiefs from around the Asia Pacific are in Singapore to discuss security challenges facing the region. The three-day summit, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, attracts high-level ministers, military heads and global security analysts. Samir Puri – A visiting lecturer in …

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10 months, 1 week ago

'Pakistan Not Wearing Bangles, Atom Bomb Will Fall On Us': Farooq Abdullah On Rajnath's PoK Remark, Gets Slammed

News 18

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has landed in a soup after he went on to say that Pakistan is not wearing bangles and will drop atom bombs on India while responding to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remark that PoK will be merged with India. It has atom bombs, and unfortunately, that atom bomb will fall on us,” …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cambodia's Defense Ministry says explosion at military base that killed 20 soldiers was an accident

The Independent

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

A munitions explosion at a Cambodian army base kills 20 soldiers, but its cause is unclear

The Independent

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

20 Cambodian soldiers killed in an ammunition explosion at a military base

The Independent

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

20 Cambodian soldiers killed in an ammunition explosion at a military base

Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — An ammunition explosion at a base in southwestern Cambodia on Saturday afternoon killed 20 soldiers and wounded several others, Prime Minister Hun Manet said. Images from the scene showed several badly damaged buildings still smoldering, at least one with its roof blown off, and soldiers receiving treatment in a hospital. Four buildings — three for storage …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Twenty Cambodian soldiers killed in ammunition base explosion: PM

Al Jazeera

The blast, which also injured several soldiers, occurred at an army base in Kampong Speu province, Hun Manet says. Twenty soldiers have been killed in an ammunition explosion at a base in the west of Cambodia, according to Prime Minister Hun Manet. The blast, which also injured several soldiers, happened on Saturday afternoon at an army base in Kampong Speu …

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11 months ago

ASEAN 'deeply concerned' by escalating Myanmar violence

New Indian Express

BANGKOK: Regional bloc ASEAN said it is "deeply concerned" about a recent upsurge in fighting in Myanmar, after fierce clashes over a key trading hub on the Thai border. The ministers' statement issued late Thursday said 10-member ASEAN was "deeply concerned over the recent escalation of conflicts, including in the area of Myawaddy". The junta is anxious to avoid losing …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: China demands thorough probe after 5 Chinese Nationals killed in suicide bomb attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Op India

On Tuesday, March 26, hours after 6 Chinese citizens were killed in a suicide bombing attack in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, China demanded a speedy and thorough investigation into the incident and severe punishment for the perpetrators. Earlier in the day, at least 6 people including five Chinese nationals were killed in an explosion when their convoy was attacked by …

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1 year ago

No explosives found at Seoul stadium in police search following bomb threat against Ohtani

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean police said they’ve found no explosives at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome after searching the site Wednesday following a reported bomb threat against Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. About 150 police officers used sniffer dogs, X-ray detectors and other equipment to search through the stadium, but no suspicious objects were discovered, according to Seoul’s …

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1 year ago

From HT Archives: When terror tore through India’s financial capital

Hindustan Times

More than 300 people were killed and at least a 1,000 injured in a dozen powerful bomb blasts that had a massive impact all over Bombay on March 12, 1993, gripping the megapolis in panic and fear. The 29-storey Bombay stock exchange, the country’s premier bourse, was the first to be hit by two powerful blasts sending an estimated 3,000 …

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