January 2018
First Exercise for Response to North Korean Missiles Held in Tokyo
Tokyo conducted its first evacuation drill in response to potential North Korean missile attacks, involving 300 participants. The drill faced criticism from protesters who argued…
Somali Armed Forces Rescue 32 Children from 'Terrorist Schools'
Somali armed forces rescued 32 children from a school run by Al-Shabaab, highlighting the group's recruitment of minors. The Somali government claims no children were…
Mike Pence Calls for Peaceful Power Transition in Balkh Province
Mike Pence has called for a peaceful transition of power in Balkh Province, where tensions have escalated between President Ashraf Ghani and Governor Ata Mohammad…
Thousands of Greeks Protest Against Restrictions on Strike Rights
Thousands of Greeks protested in Athens against government reforms limiting strike rights, coinciding with a parliamentary vote on these changes linked to foreign financial aid.…
Explosion in Kabul Leaves 11 Dead; ISIS Claims Responsibility
A suicide bombing in Kabul killed 11 and injured 25 as ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. The bombing occurred during a security operation targeting…
Shinzo Abe: The Security Threat Against Japan is Unprecedented Since World War II
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warns that the security threat from North Korea is at its worst since World War II, emphasizing the need for…