Today's Top Reports
Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels seize control of key mining town in DR Congo
On Saturday, M23 insurgents seized control of the key mining town of Lumbishi in the South Kivu region. According to sources, the rebels are now progressing towards Numbi and Shanje, two other locations in the surrounding Kalehe territory. This event took place on 01/20/2025.
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South Korea
Impeached South Korean President Yoon defies summons for questioning
On Monday, impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defied a summons for questioning following a violent outburst by his supporters the previous day. Yoon's backers had shattered windows and stormed a court building, sparking a six-hour standoff with authorities. This event took place on 01/20/2025.
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United States
US sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity firm for hacking US Treasury Department
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity firm and a Shanghai-based cyber actor. The sanctions target Yin Kecheng, who is assessed to have over a decade of experience as a cyber actor affiliated with China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). The Treasury Department states that Kecheng was associated with the recent breach of its network. The hackers allegedly gained access to no fewer than 400 computers belonging to the U.S. Treasury Department and stole over 3,000 files. The stolen data included policy and travel documents, organizational charts, material related to sanctions and foreign investment, and information marked 'Law Enforcement Sensitive.' This event took place on 01/20/2025.
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Trump sworn in with promises of executive orders
In his 2025 inaugural address, Trump declared ""the golden age of America begins right now."" He promised to end the nation's ""decline,"" restore national unity, and prioritize America's interests. Trump outlined plans to declare a border emergency, deport undocumented immigrants, boost domestic energy production, and impose tariffs on foreign goods. He vowed to combat inflation, restore law and order, and end the ""weaponization"" of the justice system. This event took place on 01/20/2025.
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West Bank
Ninety Palestinian prisoners released
Hundreds of people in Beitunia, West Bank, celebrated the arrival of two buses carrying 90 Palestinian prisoners freed from an Israeli jail. The prisoners were released as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, which also saw the release of three Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The crowd displayed flags of various Palestinian factions, including terror groups, as well as the Palestinian and Hezbollah flags. This event took place on 01/20/2025.
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Yemen
Houthis say they will stop maritime attacks after ceasefire
Yemen's Houthi rebels will cease attacks on vessels in the Red Sea shipping corridor, except for Israeli-affiliated ships. They announced this decision through their Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center, citing the ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. The group will continue targeting Israeli ships until all phases of the ceasefire deal in Gaza are implemented. A military statement is expected from the Houthis later today. This event took place on 01/20/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/houthis-say-they-will-stop-maritime-attacks-after-ceasefire/
Below are all 54 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.
