Today's Top Reports
China
China and Russia conduct a joint patrol in the South China Sea
China and Russia are conducting joint naval activities in the South China Sea. The Chinese navy announced their fourth joint patrol with the Russian navy since 2021, stating that they entered the South China Sea via the Balintang Channel. The patrol started around South Korea's Jeju Island in the East China Sea and then proceeded eastward through the Osumi Strait near Japan before heading southward to the South China Sea. This event took place on 07/16/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/china-and-russia-conduct-a-joint-patrol-in-the-south-china-sea/
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kinsele attacked by Mobondo militia
At least 72 people, including nine soldiers and a soldier's wife, were killed in an attack on a village in western Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack occurred in the village of Kinsele, where conflict between the Teke and Yaka communities has been ongoing for two years. The attackers were members of the Mobondo militia, who claimed to be defending the Yaka people. The army had driven the militia away, but this was the second attack in a week. This event took place on 07/16/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/kinsele-attacked-by-mobondo-militia/
Israel
Israelis arrested for cooperating with Iranian intelligence
The Shin Bet has announced the arrest of three Israeli citizens suspected of carrying out actions related to national security in Israel under the direction of Iranian intelligence agents. One of the suspects, Elimelech Stern, was in contact with a profile named ""ANNA ELENA"" on the Telegram application. Stern was asked to perform various tasks, including hanging signs, hiding money, delivering packages with threatening messages and setting fire to a forest. Stern agreed to carry out the activities except for murder and forest fires. He was paid in cryptocurrency and recruited two other Israelis to assist him. This event took place on 07/16/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/israelis-arrested-for-cooperating-with-iranian-intelligence/
Kenya
Anti-government protests continue in Kenya
On Tuesday, protests continued in several cities in Kenya, including Kitengela and Nairobi. Police fired tear gas at protesters in both towns as demonstrators burned tires and demanded President William Ruto to resign. This event took place on 07/16/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/anti-government-protests-continue-in-kenya/
Pakistan
Update: Pakistani troops kill ten terrorists involved in Bannu military complex attack
On Tuesday, Pakistani military authorities announced that all ten Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan-linked terrorists were killed ramming a suicide bomb vehicle into the outer wall of an army housing complex in Bannu early Monday morning. The militants were killed in an 18-hour operation. The terrorist attack resulted in the death of eight Pakistani soldiers. This event took place on 07/16/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/update-pakistani-troops-kill-ten-terrorists-involved-in-bannu-military-complex-attack/
Below are all 57 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.
