Today's Top Reports
Austria
Third teenager arrested over foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows in Vienna
An 18-year-old Iraqi national has been taken into custody in Vienna, Austria, in connection with a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift’s concerts at the Ernst Happel Stadium. This was the third arrest made concerning the attack plot. According to Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, the 18-year-old was detained on Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian with North Macedonian roots. This event took place on 08/09/2024.
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Israel
Kiryat Shmona targeted by rocket attack
More than 15 rockets were fired from Lebanon at the Kiryat Shmona area in the last hour. Most were intercepted, but at least two caused damage in the city. No injuries were reported. This event took place on 08/09/2024.
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Paraguay
Paraguay asks US ambassador to leave the country
The government of Paraguay has asked the US ambassador to leave the country in response to the Biden administration's sanctions on a tobacco company linked to Paraguay's former president. The request is seen as a protest against the sanctions and aims to avoid damaging the historically maintained relationship between the two countries. The US Treasury Department recently imposed sanctions on Tabacalera del Este, accusing it of illegally funneling money to the former president. This event took place on 08/09/2024.
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Russia
Lipetsk airfield hit in Ukrainian strike
Ukraine's forces launched an attack on the Lipetsk military airfield in Russia, targeting warehouses storing glide bombs and other sites. The airfield houses Russian Air Force aircraft. This event took place on 08/09/2024.
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Yemen
Merchant vessel targeted multiple times off Yemen
A merchant vessel traveling off the coast of Yemen was targeted in a series of attempted attacks using missiles and a sea drone. The ship, near the city of Mokha, reported a rocket-propelled grenade explosion, a missile explosion, and an attempted attack by an uncrewed surface vessel. The crew and vessel are safe and continuing to the next port of call. The incident is consistent with previous attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This event took place on 08/09/2024.
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Below are all 60 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
