Today's Top Reports
Democratic Republic of Congo
Congolese military urges troops to observe ceasefire in eastern DR Congo
On Sunday, the Congolese military asked its troops to observe a ceasefire in the North Kivu region in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to encourage de-escalation and prioritize peace talks. This announcement comes after the rebel alliance, M23, announced its withdrawal from the captured mining town of Walikale. However, Sudan's military stated it "reserves the right to intervene in the event of any hostile movement likely to compromise the pause in fighting and to threaten the security of the population and their property, as well as the territorial integrity of Congo." This event took place on 03/24/2025.
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Iran
Iran open to indirect negotiations with the US
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the country is open to indirect negotiations with the United States regarding a new nuclear deal. However, he ruled out direct talks with Washington until the US changed its approach towards Iran. This event took place on 03/24/2025.
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Japan
Japan lodges protest with China over statement
Japan has lodged a protest with China over a statement that misquoted Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remarks during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China's statement claimed Ishiba said Japan ""respects"" China's positions on historical issues and the Taiwan question, but Japan's foreign ministry denies this, calling it ""not factual."" The issue remains unresolved, with China's foreign ministry website still displaying the disputed statement. This event took place on 03/24/2025.
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South Korea
South Korean PM reinstated by court
The Constitutional Court of South Korea has dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president while continuing to deliberate on the future of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. The court ruled 5-1 to overturn the impeachment, citing that Han's actions were not serious enough to warrant his removal. This decision comes as the public awaits the court's ruling on Yoon's impeachment, with pro-Yoon and anti-Yoon protests ongoing in Seoul and other cities and police preparing for potential violence. This event took place on 03/24/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/south-korean-pm-reinstated-by-court/
Turkey
Arrested Istanbul mayor nominated as presidential candidate
Ekrem Imamoglu, a main opposition leader and rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has been officially nominated as a presidential candidate by the Republican People's Party (CHP) for the 2028 elections. This comes after Imamoglu was arrested, interrogated, and jailed in less than a week following a graft and terror probe that the opposition has denounced as a political coup. This event took place on 03/24/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/arrested-istanbul-mayor-nominated-as-presidential-candidate/
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