Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Aftermath of Deadly Blast in Central Damascus
Syrian security forces and medics are seen at the site of an explosion at a cafe near the Palace of Justice, in central Damascus. At least five people have been killed in the blast. #Syria
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Breakthrough News
· Jul 6, 2026
Attack in Central Damascus shakes Syria’s fragile peace
According to state-run media outlets, the blast resulted from an explosive device implanted in the site, which is located near the Palace of Justice in the Syrian capital. Zoe. , July 6, 2026
Al Jazeera
· Jul 2, 2026
Syria explosion live: Bomb blast kills 5 people in Damascus
An explosion rocks Damascus with state media reporting it was caused by a bomb.
BRICS News
· Jul 2, 2026
JUST IN: 🇸🇾 Explosion heard in Syria's capital Damascus.
JUST IN: Explosion heard in Syria's capital Damascus.@BRICSNews
TRT World
· Jul 2, 2026
Explosion in Damascus kills at least 5, injures 16
An explosion in a cafe on al Nasr Street in Damascus killed at least five people and injured 16 others on July 2, according to Syria’s Ministry of Health. The blast occurred near the Palace of Justice and the historic Hamidiye Market area. Syrian authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the cause of the explosion. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
South China Morning Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills 9 near Palace of Justice, Syrian authorities say
A bomb blast at a cafe in Damascus on Thursday killed nine people and wounded at least 20, authorities said, in the latest challenge for Syria’s Islamist leaders as they seek to stabilise the country after more than a decade of war. The bombing – the deadliest since a suicide attack on a church last year – was not immediately claimed. It took place near the capital’s Palace of Justice, a key government building, sparking scenes of panic in the busy area. Ambulances wove through traffic with...
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
VIDEO: Moment of explosion in Damascus near Macron residence
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The video footage shows the moment when an explosive device was detonated in Damascus, near the residence of French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Syria.
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Related coverage for "Aftermath of Deadly Blast in Central Damascus": Breakthrough News — Attack in Central Damascus shakes Syria’s fragile peace. Al Jazeera — Syria explosion live: Bomb blast kills 5 people in Damascus. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇸🇾 Explosion heard in Syria's capital Damascus.. TRT World — Explosion in Damascus kills at least 5, injures 16. South China Morning Post — Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills 9 near Palace of Justice, Syrian authorities say. Mehr News Agency — VIDEO: Moment of explosion in Damascus near Macron residence