Today's Top Reports
China
China suspends nuclear arms control talks with the US
China has suspended nuclear arms control talks with the United States in response to Washington's arms sales to Taiwan. This move by China, along with Russia's refusal to talk, is seen as a setback to global arms-control efforts. China stated that the repeated arms sales to Taiwan had compromised the political atmosphere for continuing the arms-control consultations. The US believes that China's decision undermines strategic stability and increases the risk of an arms race. This event took place on 07/18/2024.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas terrorists killed in Israeli strike
A Hamas sniper who killed an Israeli soldier in the Gaza Strip, along with around 20 other terror operatives, were killed in an airstrike. The strike targeted members of Hamas's Shati Battalion, including elite Nukhba force members, snipers, and operatives who observed Israeli forces. Muhammad Abu Hatab, a sniper and platoon commander, was among those killed. Abu Hatab had carried out sniper attacks against Israeli troops, including one near the UNRWA headquarters. Ismail Shakshak, a member of Hamas's Nukhba force, was also killed in the strike. This event took place on 07/18/2024.
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Pakistan
Security forces defuse IED in Gwadar district
On Wednesday, Security forces and bomb disposal personnel recovered and defused an IED hidden in the Mandi area of the Gwadar district, thwarting terrorists planning potential attacks during Muharram and upcoming gatherings. This event took place on 07/18/2024.
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South Korea
North Korean defector appointed as new head of unification council
A prominent North Korean defector, Tae Yong-ho, has been appointed as the new head of the Presidential Advisory Council on Unification. He is the first defector to serve in this role since the council was established in 1980. Tae, who fled to South Korea in 2016, brings valuable experience and expertise to the position. This event took place on 07/18/2024.
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Spain
Spain and Germany arrest four with Hezbollah connections
Three people were arrested in Spain and one more in Germany on suspicion of supplying Hezbollah with parts to build kamikaze drones for attacks in northern Israel. Spanish authorities discovered suspicious operations by Spanish companies run by Lebanese nationals involving large quantities of materials and components for drone manufacturing. The network purchased electronic guidance components, propulsion propellers, gasoline engines, electric motors, and materials for drone parts. The dismantled network's acquired parts were found in drones used by Hezbollah militants in attacks against Israel. This event took place on 07/18/2024.
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Below are all 62 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.
