Today's Top Reports
Colombia
Colombia suspends ceasefire with FARC insurgent group
The Colombian government announced on Thursday that it would suspend a ceasefire with a faction of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group. However, this decision does not signal the end of ongoing peace negotiations with the faction. Earlier this week, the ceasefire with the FARC-EP group expired. An agreement for an extension had been anticipated but was not finalized in time. The truce had been in place since December 2023 and had undergone several extensions. This event took place on 04/18/2025.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda agrees to allow SADC troops to pass through its country to Tanzania
Rwanda has agreed to allow troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to pass through its territory to evacuate from the rebel-held city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision comes after SADC announced a phased withdrawal of its force, SAMIDRC, from DRC in mid-March. This event took place on 04/18/2025.
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Iran
Iran believes nuclear deal within reach
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have met to discuss Iran's nuclear program. Araghchi stated that Iran believes reaching an agreement is possible and hopes Russia will play a role in the deal. Lavrov confirmed that Russia is ready to participate in the talks, and Araghchi noted the United States' seriousness in the first round of talks in Oman last week. This event took place on 04/18/2025.
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Myanmar
Myanmar junta, opposition agree to extend ceasefire for humanitarian aid
On Friday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Myanmar’s military junta and a significant opposition faction have agreed to prolong a fragile ceasefire to enable humanitarian aid in the wake of a catastrophic earthquake. Anwar, currently the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), disclosed the results of his rare direct discussions with Myanmar’s junta leader and the prime minister of its shadow government, the National Unity Government (NUG). This event took place on 04/18/2025.
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Somalia
Somalia warns it may take action against the African Union envoy due to Al-Shabaab comments
Somalia's government accused Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam, the Acting Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), of hindering the country's progress and showing favoritism towards the militant group Al-Shabaab. In a Thursday interview with Somali National Television, Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi stated that the government is contemplating "strong measures" against Bam, referencing ongoing and intolerable actions that oppose Somalia's national priorities and security needs. He criticized Bam for his remarks at the United Nations Security Council, implying that Al-Shabaab is pursuing political legitimacy and has ceased targeting civilians—comments that Fiqi denounced as misleading and perilous. This event took place on 04/18/2025.
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Ukraine
US may move on from Ukraine talks without progress soon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US could end its efforts to end the Ukrainian conflict within ""days"" if no signs of progress are made. Rubio expressed frustration with the lack of progress in negotiations with Russia, which has stalled on negotiations and rejected a ceasefire proposal. This event took place on 04/18/2025.
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Yemen
Houthis Caution Saudi Arabia and UAE of Consequences for Supporting New Offensive
A member of Yemen's Ansar Allah, commonly referred to as the Houthi movement, informed Newsweek that the group is ready to resist any enemy actions in light of reports indicating that government forces are preparing for a major offensive. This includes the potential for renewed involvement from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which initiated a joint operation to back the globally recognized Yemeni government after Ansar Allah took control of the capital a decade ago. However, this campaign led to a stalemate, and the conflicting parties have mostly ceased fighting since the United Nations brokered a ceasefire in April 2022. This event took place on 04/18/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/houthis-caution-saudi-arabia-and-uae-of-consequences-for-supporting-new-offensive/
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