Today's Top Reports
Gaza Strip
Hamas confirms meetings with US
According to Hamas political adviser Taher Al-Nono, the US has held several secret meetings with Hamas leaders, including envoy Adam Boehler. This move has reportedly angered Israel, as the US did not obtain consent from the Israeli government before meeting with Hamas. This event took place on 03/09/2025.
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Israel cuts off electricity to Gaza
Energy Minister Eli Cohen has instructed the Israel Electric Corporation to immediately cut off the supply of electricity to the Gaza Strip in an effort to pressure Hamas to release the 59 hostages held in the enclave. This move follows Israel's decision to halt the entry of goods into Gaza and comes as part of a broader strategy to increase pressure on Hamas in hostage release talks. This event took place on 03/09/2025.
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Iran
Iran says it is open to talks with the US on nuclear weaponization
Iran's UN mission has stated that the country would consider negotiations with the US if the goal of talks is to address concerns about the potential militarization of its nuclear program. However, Iran emphasizes that it will not agree to talks aimed at dismantling its nuclear program, which it claims is for peaceful purposes. This event took place on 03/09/2025.
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Myanmar
Myanmar junta announces it will hold elections next year
The head of Myanmar's military government announced that the country will hold a national election in December 2025 or January 2026. Critics argue that this announcement is a sham designed to maintain the junta's power through proxy parties. This would be the first election since the military junta's 2021 coup, during which they arrested and imprisoned democratically elected leader Aung San Sung Kyi and made unsubstantiated claims of fraud in the previous year's elections. This event took place on 03/09/2025.
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Syria
Syrian leader calls for unity after hundreds killed
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has called for peace and national unity in a speech delivered from a mosque in Damascus, following days of clashes that have killed over 1,000 people, mostly Alawite civilians. He urged the preservation of unity and civil peace, expressing hope for a peaceful coexistence in the country. This event took place on 03/09/2025.
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US secretary of state condemns Syrian violence
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has condemned the recent massacres of minority groups in western Syria, including Christians, Druze, Alawites, and Kurds. Rubio called for the interim administration in Syria to hold the perpetrators accountable. The violence erupted after gunmen loyal to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad attacked new security forces, resulting in the deaths of at least 745 Alawite civilians in Latakia and Tartus provinces. This event took place on 03/09/2025.
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United States
US may pause military exercise planning in Europe
The United States has informed its NATO allies that it will not participate in military exercises in Europe beyond those already scheduled for this year. This move is part of a broader shift away from the alliance, driven by President Trump's criticism of NATO countries for not meeting the goal of spending 2% of GDP on defense. This event took place on 03/09/2025.
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Read 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.
