Today's Top Reports
Afghanistan
Taliban releases two American citizens for Taliban prisoner held in the US
On Tuesday, the United States traded a Taliban fighter named Khan Mohammed for two American detainees, Ryan Corbett and William Wallace McKenty. Mr. Corbett had lived in Afghanistan for many years with his family and was detained by the Taliban more than two years ago when he returned on a business trip. There are few details about Mr McKenty, whose family have asked for privacy. The Taliban fighter was serving a life sentence in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges. This event took place on 01/21/2025.
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Colombia
Colombia declares state of emergency in the Catatumbo Region
On Monday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a state of emergency in the Catatumbo Region, citing the humanitarian crisis after the recent attacks by the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas that left at least 80 dead and 11,000 displaced. This event took place on 01/21/2025.
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Cuba
President Trump reinstates Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism
US President Donald Trump reinstated Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, reversing a decision made by his predecessor, Joe Biden, just days earlier. This event took place on 01/21/2025.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas says four Israeli women to be released on Saturday
Hamas official Taher al-Nunu announced that four Israeli women hostages would be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The names of the hostages were not mentioned. Currently, seven female hostages are remaining from the original list of 33. This event took place on 01/21/2025.
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United States
President Trump signs executive order designating foreign drug cartels and certain gangs at Foreign Terrorist Organizations
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels and other foreign terrorist groups as foreign terrorist organizations. This action aims to expedite the removal of members of groups like Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal organization from Venezuela, and MS-13. The designation could lead to harsher financial penalties and legal ramifications in the US against those involved, but it could also strain the relationship between the US and Mexico. This event took place on 01/21/2025.
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Below are all 55 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.
