Today's Top Reports
Israel
Shooting attack reported near the Dead Sea
Two people were injured in a shooting attack near the Dead Sea. The attackers infiltrated from Jordan and crossed the border close to the Israeli community of Neot HaKikar. One person is moderately wounded, and the other has mild injuries. Residents of the community have been advised to stay indoors. This event took place on 10/18/2024.
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North Korea
Kim Jong Un calls South Korea a hostile nation
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has labeled South Korea as a foreign and hostile nation. He discussed the use of ""offensive forces"" against the South as retaliation for any infringement on North Korea's sovereignty. Kim has been increasingly critical of South Korea, accusing them of colluding with the US to seek the collapse of his regime. This event took place on 10/18/2024.
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Philippines
Gunmen abduct US citizen in Sibuco
On Friday, the Philippine police reported launching a search for an American national who gunmen abducted in Sibuco town. The American was shot in the leg as he resisted the abduction before being taken away from a southern Philippine coastal city by speedboat. This event took place on 10/18/2024.
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Somalia
Somali forces repel al-Shabab attack in Bakool region
On Wednesday night, heavy fighting erupted between Somali army forces and al-Shabab militants in the Lukugoraw area, approximately 20 km from Hudur district in the Bakool region. According to residents, the battle commenced after al-Shabab launched an assault on a military base using car bombs, sparking intense fighting that continued for around an hour. The government later confirmed that the armed forces had successfully repelled the attack and destroyed a car bomb used by the militants. Unknown casualties were reported on both sides. This event took place on 10/18/2024.
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Thailand
IED blasts injure eight security members in Su-ngai Padi
On Friday, three roadside improvised explosive device (IED) blasts in the Su-ngai Padi district of southern Thailand's Narathiwat province targeted security personnel, injuring five paramilitary rangers and three police officers. This event took place on 10/18/2024.
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Below are all 53 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.
