Today's Top Reports
Gaza Strip
Edan Alexander released by Hamas
Staff Sgt. Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier, has been released after 584 days in Hamas captivity. He was handed over to the Red Cross and then escorted out of the Gaza Strip by Israeli special forces. Alexander is being brought to a facility near the border for an initial physical and mental checkup and to reunite with his family. This event took place on 05/12/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/edan-alexander-released-by-hamas/
Germany
Protests across Germany against right-wing extremism and the AfD
Thousands of people rallied across Germany on Sunday to protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and demand a ban. The protests were organized by civil society groups, urging politicians to initiate formal proceedings to outlaw the far-right party, which has been reclassified as a ""confirmed right-wing extremist"" endeavour by Germany's domestic intelligence agency. This event took place on 05/12/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/protests-across-germany-against-right-wing-extremism-and-the-afd/
Switzerland
US and China agree to roll back tariffs
United States and Chinese officials have agreed to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war. The deal, announced in Geneva, involves reducing tariffs on each other's goods by 115 percentage points. The U.S. will lower its tariff rate on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China will lower its rate on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. The two sides aim to continue discussing their trade issues and achieve a more balanced trade. This event took place on 05/12/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/us-and-china-agree-to-roll-back-tariffs/
Taiwan
Taiwan tests HIMARS
Taiwan has successfully tested its High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) for the first time on May 12. The system, purchased from the United States, can launch multiple precision-guided rockets simultaneously. This move is part of Taiwan's efforts to upgrade its military capabilities and deter a potential Chinese attack. The US has been Taiwan's primary arms supplier, selling billions of dollars worth of military equipment over the past five decades. This event took place on 05/12/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/taiwan-tests-himars/
Turkey
PKK announces decision to dissolve
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has decided to disband and end its decades-long armed struggle against Turkey. The group, which has been in conflict with Ankara for over 40 years, believes Kurdish political movements will take up its separatist cause, paving the way for a potential reset of ties with Turkey. This event took place on 05/12/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/pkk-accounces-decision-to-dissolve/
Read all 45 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.
