Today's Top Reports
Gaza Strip
Hamas releases list of hostages to be freed on Thursday
The Israeli hostages set to be released by Hamas tomorrow are Arbel Yehoud, 29, Agam Berger, 19, and Gadi Moshe Mozes, 80. The names were given to Israel by Hamas via mediators Egypt and Qatar. The families of the three hostages have been notified. Additionally, five Thai hostages will also be freed by Hamas tomorrow. This event took place on 01/29/2025.
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Israel
Over 100 Palestinian prisoners to be released on Thursday
Israel will release 110 Palestinian security prisoners, including 33 serving life terms, in exchange for the return of three civilian hostages. The release of five Thai hostages is not connected to this arrangement. This event took place on 01/29/2025.
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North Korea
North Korean leader calls for strengthening the country's nuclear capabilities
According to state media KCNA, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for strengthening the country's nuclear capabilities during a visit to a nuclear material production facility and weapons institute. The visit underscored North Korea's expanding nuclear arsenal, which has been increasingly demonstrating its military might amid the return of US President Donald Trump to office. This event took place on 01/29/2025.
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Sudan
RSF attacks displace 4,000 families in North Darfur
According to the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), approximately 3,960 families were displaced from various villages across the El Fasher locality in North Darfur between Saturday and Monday. The displacement was due to escalating attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in the region last Friday and Saturday. In total, nearly 4,000 families were forced to flee their villages west and south of El Fasher as a result of these attacks by the Rapid Support Forces. On Saturday, families were forcibly displaced from the villages of Shagra, Shagra South, and other nearby villages to locations within the El Fasher locality. Credible reports indicate that people were killed and abducted during the attack. This event took place on 01/29/2025.
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Syria
Ahmed al-Sharaa named president in Syria
Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been named president for a transitional period. He is also authorized to form a temporary legislative council. This announcement was made during a meeting attended by commanders of armed groups that fought alongside Sharaa's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to remove Bashar al-Assad from power. This event took place on 01/29/2025.
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United States
Pro-Palestinian student protesters to have visas canceled
US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to combat antisemitism and deport non-citizen college students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. The order aims to prosecute threats, violence, and vandalism against American Jews and address the rise of antisemitism on campuses since the 2023 attack on Israel. Trump also plans to cancel student visas for Hamas sympathizers. This event took place on 01/29/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/pro-palestinian-student-protesters-to-have-visas-canceled/
Below are all 68 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.
