Explosion Near Japan's Prime Minister During Speech

Japanese media reported on Saturday morning that "Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, was evacuated after an explosion occurred while he was delivering a speech in Wakayama City. He was swiftly transported from the speech site following the sound of the explosion and the area being filled with smoke." The public broadcaster "NHK" and other Japanese media stated that "the Prime Minister is safe," noting that "a person was arrested at the scene."