Qatar confirms Israel, Hamas agreement of Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is set to announce that Israel and the Palestinian terror group Hamas have agreed to a three-stage deal to release the 98 remaining hostages held in Gaza at a press Read More …

Ontario: Explosives found in Toronto storage locker now detonated

Toronto police say they safely detonated explosive materials in a city park on Tuesday after they were found in a storage locker. Police received a call about possible explosives materials at about 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday but did not say Read More …

Vermont: Police investigate blown up mailboxes in Lamoille County

Police are looking to identify the people who are responsible for blowing up six mailboxes across three Lamoille County towns. The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department says it was one of six mailboxes vandalized across Morristown, Wolcott and Johnson. The sheriff Read More …

Victoria: Bomb experts deploy remote-controlled bomb disposal robot to examine suspect device

The arrest of a 24-year-old man from Leongatha at 3am overnight by Wonthaggi Police has had an alarming sequel at the Wonthaggi Police Station on Tuesday morning when a bomb was found among the items seized during the incident. The Read More …

Tennessee: Jonesborough man accused of bringing explosive device to jail charged

A Jonesborough man accused of bringing an improvised explosive device to jail has been charged, according to the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office. James Thomas Clay, 29, was arrested by the Johnson City Police Department on January 11 for various Read More …

Somalia offers $30,000 bounty for al-Shabab bomb expert

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced a $30,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Yusuf Mohamed Hussein, known as Jeeri-Arab, a senior Al-Shabab operative linked to the group’s bomb disposal unit. In a statement released Read More …

Nigeria: Militants kill at least 40 farmers in Borno state

Suspected Islamist militants killed 40 farmers in an attack on the Dumba community in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State on Sunday, a senior state official said on Monday. The militants were believed to belong to the armed group Boko Haram and Read More …

Polish defence minister dismisses logistics chief after mines go missing

On Thursday, General Artur Kepczynski was dismissed from his position as head of the Armed Forces Support Inspectorate, as reported by the Ministry of Defence. The reasons for this decision, made by Kosiniak-Kamysz, were not disclosed; however, media reports suggest Read More …

Malaysia: WWII bomb safely detonated in the waters off Semporna

A World War II-era bomb was safely detonated by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in the waters off Pulau Sibuan, Semporna, on Saturday evening (Jan 11). The unexploded ordnance (UXO), discovered by local fishermen on Jan 7, had remained dormant Read More …

West shows concern over foreign jihadists in Syria’s new leadership

Western powers, including the United States, Germany, and France, have reportedly expressed concern over Syria’s new Islamist government’s decision to appoint foreign jihadists to senior military positions, according to informed sources. In response, Western envoys are attempting to persuade the Read More …

California: Live mortar round found at Grass Valley transfer station

The McCourtney Transfer Station in Grass Valley was evacuated and closed on Friday after what turned out to be live explosives was found, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. At 10:30 a.m., deputies were called to the transfer station Read More …

Benin: Militants inflict heavy losses on armed forces in an attack in the north

Militants inflicted heavy losses on Benin’s armed forces during an attack this week on a fortified military post in the north of the country, the military said in a statement. Col. Faizou Gomina, the national guard chief of staff, said Read More …

SmartRayVision Delivers 38 Advanced X-Ray Systems to Support Ukraine’s Security Efforts

Green Bay, WI, 1/9/2025 – As the conflict in Ukraine continues, SmartRayVision reaffirms its commitment to global safety and security by supporting Ukraine’s law enforcement and rapid response units. Through a series of strategic contributions, SmartRayVision has now delivered a Read More …

Florida: Suspended high school student found with explosive components

A suspended student at Cookeville High School was found with components of an explosive at his home, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). Last week, an unidentified student was suspended from Cookeville High for bringing a THC vape Read More …

Syria: Legacy of war still causing mass death and injury, says landmine clearance charity

At least 80 civilians, including 12 children, have been killed by landmines and other explosive debris of war in the month since the Syrian strongman Bashar Al-Assad was toppled on December 8 last year. According to Mouiad Alnofaly, HALO’s Operations Read More …

Pakistan: Militants loot, torch several buildings in brazen attack on Khuzdar

Armed gunmen launched a brazen attack on the main bazaar in tehsil Zehri of Khuzdar district on Wednesday morning, setting fire to multiple government build­­ings, including a Levies Force station, Nadra and municipal committee offices and a bank, after seizing Read More …

UK: Car blown up by police in bomb scare in London ‘was left with charger plugged in for week’

A car destroyed by police during a central London bomb scare had reportedly raised suspicions after being left for a week with a charging cable plugged into its dashboard. A wrecked black Audi A1 Sportback S Line remains abandoned outside Read More …

Ukraine: Couple who made explosives for Dnipro 14 December attack detained

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the National Police have detained two more suspects involved in the terrorist attack in Dnipro on 14 December 2024 which killed one and injured four people, including two police officers. The SSU reports Read More …

Cambodia sees spike in landmine, ERW casualties in 2024

Cambodia recorded 49 landmines and explosive remnant of war (ERW) casualties in 2024, up 53 percent from 32 in the year before, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. “Twelve people were killed, 29 injured, and eight amputated due to landmine and Read More …