Today's Top Reports
Afghanistan
George Glezmann released by the Taliban
George Glezmann, a 65-year-old American citizen, has been released by the Taliban after being held for over two years in Afghanistan. The release was facilitated through negotiations between the Trump administration and Qatari officials, with the Taliban describing it as a ""goodwill gesture"" to demonstrate trust in Qatar's role as an intermediary between Washington and Kabul. This event took place on 03/20/2025.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels seize town of Walikale
Late Wednesday, M23 rebels seized the town of Walikale in North Kivu Province. It is the farthest west the insurgents have reached during their rapid advance this year. Walikale is a critical commercial hub for the M23 rebels. This event took place on 03/20/2025.
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Ethiopia
Dozens abducted from a bus in Oromia
Dozens of passengers on a bus in Ethiopia's Oromia region were abducted by armed men earlier this week. The incident occurred in Ali Doro, near an area where 100 university students were abducted last July, which was blamed on the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). The OLA has denied involvement in the previous incident but is now investigating this week's abduction, which may have involved up to 50 people. This event took place on 03/20/2025.
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Pakistan
TTP terror group announces Jihad against the Pakistani Army
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has announced an offensive named 'Operation Al-Khandak' against the Pakistani Army, prompting a reaction from Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir. During the announcement, the TTP urged the people of Pakistan to wage jihad against the Pakistani Army. In response, the Pakistani Army has announced an attack on terrorist hideouts across the border. Additionally, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif hinted at launching a counter-terrorism operation in Afghanistan, citing support from the Afghan Taliban for anti-Pakistan terror groups. This event took place on 03/20/2025.
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Philippines
Philippine authorities arrest 6 foreigners, two Filipinos, on espionage charges
On Wednesday, Philippine authorities arrested six foreign nationals and 2 Filipinos in Grande Island, Subic Bay, on suspicion of espionage and kidnapping activities. The suspects, including 5 Chinese nationals, were allegedly using the island as a cover for their activities, posing a threat to national security. Grande Island is a ""strategic vantage point"" with a clear view of key sea lanes in the West Philippine Sea, including Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal. This event took place on 03/20/2025.
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Ukraine
Trump and Zelenskyy hold a phone call
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a constructive call about moving towards a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, with Zelenskyy agreeing to the limited ceasefire for energy and infrastructure that Russia agreed to. Trump suggested the US could take control of Ukrainian power plants to ensure their security, while Zelenskyy requested additional Patriot defense missile systems. This event took place on 03/19/2025.
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