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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Sabotage suspected as mystery blasts hit oil tankers
A series of mysterious limpet mine attacks on oil tankers has shaken the shipping world, prompting speculation that the explosions were
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
After 10 days, Ipoh's mystery booms still unsolved as Perak authorities rule out jets, quarries and bombs
IPOH, June 27 — The cause behind the loud booming sound and tremors reported in parts of the Ipoh district remains unknown after almost 10 days. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said investigations are still underway, but no specific findings have been made so far. 'The investigation has been fully handed over to the police, as it involves matters of state security. 'There is no set timeline for the investigation. The police will continue their probe until a conclusion is reached,' he said after officiating the Malaysia Culinary World Cup 2025 here. Meanwhile, Perak Department of Minerals and Geoscience Malaysia (JMG) in a statement confirmed the cause of the mysterious explosion-like sounds was not from quarry blasting, bomb testing, or a sonic boom from a jet aircraft. JMG said such mysterious loud bangs have also been reported around the world for a long time without any definite explanation. 'These sounds are described as coming from the sky, ranging from moderate to loud explosions, and sometimes causing windows and walls of buildings to shake. 'Apart from Ipoh, similar mysterious explosions have also occurred in Japan, the United States, Bangladesh, Belgium, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Colombia, Finland, Vanuatu, Italy, Ireland, and Indonesia,' the statement read. JMG also said that the mysterious explosion in Ipoh has previously occurred in the years 2012, 2018, 2024, and most recently on June 18, 2025, at around 10:30 am. 'Preliminary studies by Perak JMG indicate that the areas where the public heard the explosions are within the same zone — from Chemor, Klebang, and Meru in the north to around Tambun and Gunung Rapat in the south,' it said. 'Perak JMG will continue to conduct research into possible geological sources around Ipoh, but so far, the exact cause has not been identified,' it added. Last week, residents around Ipoh claimed to have felt the tremors in several areas, including Chemor, Chepor and Tanah Hitam, at around 10.30am. In a similar case on October 21 last year, a strong tremor was felt in several parts of the city — including Tasek, Perak Stadium, Meru, Falim, Manjoi, Chemor, and Sungai Siput — at about 11am, followed by a loud explosion. Last year's case remains unexplained by the authorities.
LBCI
23-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Several explosions heard in Tehran: AFP
A series of explosions was heard Monday night in the north of Tehran, according an AFP journalist, just as Iran announced it was launching missiles at U.S. bases in retaliation for American strikes on nuclear facilities. The journalist reported yellow flashes typical of Iranian air defenses in the sky over Tehran shortly before 9:00 pm (1730 GMT). AFP
LBCI
23-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Explosions heard near Iranian city of Ahvaz: Media
Explosions were heard near the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz on Monday, the Fars news agency reported, as fighting raged between Israel and Iran for an 11th day. Fars said the blasts were heard on the western outskirts of the city, which is the capital of Khuzestan province on the border with Iraq. AFP
Khaleej Times
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
'Loud sounds, sleepless kids': UAE expats say Iran attack terrified loved ones in Qatar
UAE residents with family members in Qatar expressed concern and worry about the loud explosions heard over the country. Many said their relatives spoke about seeing what looked liked missiles in the sky, feeling the glass shaking and experiencing sheer panic in an area which is usually calm and safe from regional conflicts. For Qatari expat Mariam, the news was unsettling and worrying and she rushed to call her aunt. 'She told me that everything is fine and there's nothing to worry about,' she said. 'But I know she's trying to reassure me and doesn't want me to panic. Right now, I'm living in a state of stress and anticipation. My entire family is in Qatar, and I'm scared they aren't telling me the full truth just to protect me.' Mariam, who was scheduled to fly to Qatar this weekend, said she would take work from home tomorrow as she felt too uneasy to go into work. Iran attacked the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday in retaliation for the US bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran. UAE condemned the move in the strongest terms, saying it was a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, and a clear contravention of international law and the United Nations Charter. Meanwhile, Dubai resident Sahar T. received videos at 8.48pm from her cousin in Doha showing what looked like missiles flying across Qatar's skies. In the family group chat, her cousin Waleed, who has lived in Qatar his whole life, said, 'This is now. I've never seen anything like this.' Sahar said she was stressed and worried. Just an hour earlier, she had been reassuring a friend after hearing about the closure of Qatari airspace, saying it was likely just a precaution and that nothing would ever happen there. Springs resident Parul Randhawa, who formerly lived in Qatar for 15 years, said, 'I have spoken to about seven to eight families. We have a big group of friends there since I've lived in Qatar for a decade and a half. Some of my friends are scared and worried, others are not. They were asked to take precautions. But thankfully, nothing is really happening in the city of Doha currently.' She added, 'As per the WhatsApp chats, some people said they heard loud blasts, others confirmed it too. Residents of Doha have been messaging each other to stay near the entrance. It seems like the blasts happened at the Al Udeid Air Base. People have been saying that the US already emptied the base two days ago, but we're not sure about that. However, it's good to know that our friends and civilians in general are safe, though understandably, most people are reasonably concerned.' Another UAE resident said that she reached out to a friend in Qatar. 'She said that she felt her glass shake and heard loud sounds,' she said. 'It was a scary experience for her and her children were very frightened. Her youngest child refused to let go of her or to sleep because she was terrified.' A Dubai resident, Waqar, tried to reach out to her family in Qatar. When she finally heard back, her family said, 'You can't imagine how scary this is.' Samar, a resident of Qatar for seven years, said, 'You know how small Qatar is, you can hear everything. The skies were lit up, and the sounds were very loud. Thank God it's all calm now.' Qatari residents noted chaos in the supermarkets, with everyone rushing to get supplies. 'It's a weird situation we've never, ever witnessed before. We tried to reassure the children by saying it was just fireworks.'
