British Columbia: Police safely detonate bomb found in Kelowna

The RCMP explosives disposal unit has successfully detonated an explosive device found in the noon hour near the Wendy’s restaurant on Harvey Avenue. Police have confirmed to Castanet News the device was indeed a bomb. Read more… Source: Castanet News Read More …

Philippines: Homemade explosive devices seized in Samar

Authorities seized two suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs) inside liquor bottles at a house in Gandara, Samar Saturday, February 25, 2023. Through a search warrant for alleged violation of Republic Act 9516, or the Illegal Possession of Explosive, police conducted Read More …

Pakistan: Five killed, 13 injured in Barkhan explosion

A deadly explosion rocked the Rakhni market in Barkhan city of Balochistan on Sunday morning, killing at least five people and injuring 13 others, according to police and health officials. Dr. Abdul Hameed, district health officer (DHO) of Barkhan, confirmed Read More …

China reveals plans to train 5,000 soldiers from developing nations over the next five years

The announcement, which appeared in a paper on Beijing’s Global Security Initiative published earlier this week, comes amid a move to boost Beijing’s global security influence. According to SCMP, the report said: “Beijing plans to create more international platforms for Read More …

Pakistan: Bomb goes off near policeman’s house in Lakki city

A bomb planted near the house of a policeman went off here on Saturday. However, there was no loss of life or property, officials said. They said miscreants had planted an improvised explosive device near the house of constable, Wilayat Read More …

Cameroon: Triple explosion in Buea during the 28th edition of the Race of Hope

On Saturday February 25, 2023, the city of Buea was shaken by three explosions, just before the start of the 28th edition of the Race of Hope. The first explosion occurred near the OIC market, about two kilometers from the Read More …

Pakistan: IED attack leaves two policemen martyred in Khuzdar

In yet another incident of terrorism, two policemen were martyred and one other injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off when a police patrolling van passed by it in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district. Terrorism is again rearing its head Read More …

UK: Former soldier admits making explosives at his Derbyshire home

A former soldier, who served his country for 15 years, has admitted making and possessing explosives. Dressed in a black hoodie and a grey t-shirt, Peter Galvin pleaded guilty to three different counts he appeared from custody at Derby Crown Read More …

California: Felon wanted on explosives charges arrested in Temecula

A Temecula traffic stop Friday by Southwest Sheriff’s Station deputies resulted in the arrest of a felon wanted for outstanding charges, including explosives-related crimes, the agency reported. The stop was made Friday afternoon at Temecula Parkway and Kevin Place. Read Read More …

Cambodia: Preah Sihanouk province officially declared landmine-free

Preah Sihanouk province was officially declared landmine free on February 24, making it the sixth province to be declared free of landmines. Authorities are committed to clearing 12 more provinces of landmines by the end of the year. The ceremony Read More …

Pakistan: Terrorist ‘involved in IED attacks’ killed in Balochistan

Security forces have gunned down a terrorist during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Awaran district, the military’s media wing said. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement released Friday, said that the forces conducted the operation on a Read More …

Nigeria: Police confirm explosive attack on radio station in Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command yesterday confirmed the explosive attack at the premises of Wish 99.5fm/Atlantic Television Network in Port Harcourt. The media house was hit with explosive device by suspected hoodlums, Tuesday evening. Read more… Source: This Day  

UK: Luton airport to relax hand luggage liquid rules with the introduction of CT scanners

By the end of the year, passengers travelling through London Luton Airport will no longer have to remove liquids and laptops from their hand luggage for screening, and the 100ml rule on liquids will be relaxed. The Bedfordshire airport – Read More …

Cambodian PM says over 10 mln people benefit from clean-up of landmine, ERW contaminated land

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Thursday that some 10.03 million people, or 62.6 percent of the kingdom’s population, have benefited from the clean-up of landmine and explosive remnant of war (ERW) contaminated land in the last Read More …

Afghanistan: At least four killed in explosion in Takhar Province

According to local media on Thursday, an explosion was reported in Taloqan, the centre of Takhar province in Afghanistan. A bomb attached to a vehicle in the Sar Chowk area of Taloqan city reportedly caused the explosion. Read more… Source: Read More …

Spain to abolish carry-on liquid restrictions at airports from 2024

Authorities in Spain plan to abolish the carry-on liquid rules in 2024, permitting passengers through some country’s airports to take over 100 ml liquids in their hand luggage without being subject to restrictions. According to the announcement of Aena, the Read More …

India: Man killed in Jharkhand IED blast

A 23-year-old man was killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion suspected to have been triggered by the banned CPI (Maoists) in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Tuesday, a senior police officer said. The incident occurred when the man Read More …