Civil defence

Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat

Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

One killed as Saudi Arabia intercepts drone launched by Yemen's Houthis

Trump says Iran war to end after US midterm vote, Houthis close in on key Strait, sources say

SCDF’s Public Warning System siren to sound on Sept 15

The signal will also be broadcast for 20 seconds on smartphones with the SGSecure mobile app installed.

Underground missile shelter to be built near Tokyo Station

The Tokyo Governor said the site was chosen for its proximity to Tokyo Station, which she described as “the gateway to the capital” with many visiting the area.

How useful are the Ukraine and Iran wars to Taiwan’s defence strategy?

A Taiwanese military Tactical-2 unmanned aerial vehicle being deployed in Chang-Hua county during the annual Han Kuang exercise in August.

Israel military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh, citing settler attacks

Israeli settlers putting out a fire by a settler outpost, near the Palestinian town Taybeh in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on July 17, 2026.

Proposed changes to law for SCDF to prosecute suppliers of non-compliant bomb shelter products

SCDF said the Bill strengthens its regulatory framework, maintaining civil defence preparedness and fire safety standards while supporting a pro-enterprise and business-friendly environment.

Taiwan to slow mobile internet in civil defence drills as China threat grows

The slowdown during Taiwan’s annual air-raid drills will affect the central region on Aug 10 and its north on Aug 13 for 30 minutes each time.

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ

A member of the government-run Lebanese Civil Defense, the country's primary firefighting, first aid, and rescue force, holds a national flag and personal belongings salvaged from the rubble while inspecting their headquarters in Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 17, 2026, following the deal between the United States and Iran. The headquarters was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in May. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

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