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Tokyo's metropolitan government has unveiled plans to convert an underground facility near Tokyo Station into a shelter for residents and tourists in the event of a ballistic missile attack. The move is part of broader civil defense efforts to enhance safety in the city center amid rising security threats.
Early Saturday, multiple gunshots and explosions were reported across Niger's capital Niamey, per a Reuters witness. Authorities have not yet released details, and the situation remains unclear.
Pakistan and Kuwait signed a fresh defense protocol on August 27, expanding an existing framework to include training, capacity building, and border support. The pact adds to Pakistan's growing defense footprint in the Gulf, though analysts note the concrete returns for Islamabad remain unclear.
A recent poll shows 65% of South Koreans support the country developing its own nuclear weapons, reflecting heightened public concern over national security amid regional tensions. Analysts note that such a move would face significant legal and diplomatic obstacles.
Japan plans to expand its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program to provide defense equipment to at least 12 countries in fiscal year 2026, up from 8 in the previous year. This move is part of Tokyo's efforts to strengthen security ties with like-minded nations amid growing concerns over China's military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Thousands of Indonesians marched to parliament in Jakarta on Thursday, demanding harsher punishment for corrupt officials. The protest coincided with the anniversary of last year's deadly riots, with demonstrators pushing for a long-stalled asset-seizure bill and even the death penalty for corruption.
IRGC Commander Hossein Salami warned that any hostile act against Iran, however small, would face a 'painful and appropriate' response, as Iranian forces remain at peak readiness. He dismissed Western sanctions as ineffective and vowed continued defense development.
Iran's Interior Minister warned on October 14 of a hostile plot to divide the nation, urging public vigilance and unity. He cited external forces exploiting differences but provided no specifics, amid ongoing economic and political challenges.
Nigerian authorities have launched a major search operation for about 600 worshippers abducted from mosques in the north, following President Bola Tinubu's order for a large-scale rescue. The kidnappings have intensified security concerns ahead of the January presidential election, with video evidence showing the captives held in a forested area.
