Today's Top Reports
Gaza Strip
Israeli operations continue in Gaza
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed 42 people, with the IDF targeting Hamas insurgents in the north over the past day. The operation began three weeks ago to prevent Hamas fighters from regrouping and has intensified since the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar. This event took place on 10/23/2024.
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Papua New Guinea
Gunmen kill ten people, wound 13 others in Papua New Guinea
On Tuesday night, a group of 10 armed individuals with guns and machetes set up a roadblock and ambushed a bus traveling on a highway near the Porgera mine in Enga Province. The attack killed seven people and injured at least 13 others. Police believe the ambush is connected to the earlier death of a man accused of illegal mining activities. Enga Province has been plagued by ongoing tribal violence, prompting police to declare a state of emergency in September after at least 30 people were killed in clashes between rival clans. This event took place on 10/23/2024.
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Russia
Russian Foreign Ministry hit by a cyberattack
The Russian Foreign Ministry experienced a severe cyber attack during the BRICS summit. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed that the attack was a large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The ministry's official website was targeted, and Zakharova described the attack as unprecedented in scale. This event took place on 10/23/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/russian-foreign-ministry-hit-by-a-cyberattack/
Sri Lanka
US Embassy in Sri Lanka issues terrorist threat warning
On Wednesday, the US embassy in Sri Lanka warned citizens of a potential attack on a popular surfing destination, leading Sri Lanka's police to pledge increased security for tourists. Citing ""credible information,"" the embassy specifically cautioned of an impending attack on tourist sites in eastern Arugam Bay. This event took place on 10/23/2024.
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Thailand
Homemade bomb explodes in Chabang Tikor
Late Tuesday night, a homemade bomb detonated in Chabang Tikor, Muang district, but there were no reported casualties. Bomb experts also found another undetonated device - a glass bottle filled with explosives and connected to an electronic circuit attached to a petrol container. Authorities safely destroyed this second bomb using a water cannon. This event took place on 10/23/2024.
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Below are all 82 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.
