Today's Top Reports
Canada
RCMP arrests Canadian father and son planning mass casualty attack
On Sunday, (July 28), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested a Canadian father and son, Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi (62) and Mostafa Eldidi (26), in a Richmond Hill hotel room, foiling an alleged ISIS-inspired terror plot to carry out a “mass casualty attack” in Toronto. According to the RCMP, the pair was in the “advanced stages” of planning the attack. This event took place on 08/01/2024.
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Iran
Update: Multiple sources report that a bomb at a Tehran guesthouse killed Hamas leader
According to seven Middle Eastern officials, including two Iranians and an American official, a bomb was covertly smuggled into a Tehran guesthouse approximately two months before its detonation, which resulted in the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a top leader of Hamas. The explosive device was hidden in the guesthouse where Haniyeh was staying and detonated, killing him. This event took place on 08/01/2024.
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Russia
Prisoner swap announced, Americans released
The United States and Russia completed their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and American Paul Whelan. The exchange, which took place in Turkey, set around two dozen people free. This event took place on 08/01/2024.
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Thailand
Security forces kill three insurgents in Khok Pho district
On Thursday, Thai security forces successfully concluded a days-long standoff with suspected insurgents at a rubber plantation in the Khok Pho district of Pattani province during a clash, resulting in the killing of three insurgent suspects. The incident occurred after negotiations failed, leading to a gunfight between the authorities and the insurgents. Troops recovered two M16 rifles and two handguns from the dead terrorists. Authorities said more suspects could be hiding in the area. This event took place on 08/01/2024.
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United States
UNSC holds an emergency meeting after airstrikes
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting after airstrikes killed top officials from Hamas and Hezbollah. The killings have raised concerns about the possibility of a regional war. UN Undersecretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo called for diplomatic efforts to achieve regional peace and stability. This event took place on 08/01/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/unsc-holds-an-emergency-meeting-after-airstrikes/
Below are all 61 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.
