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Today in The World Watches, we focus on the UN stage where Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “finish the job” in Gaza as delegates walked out, and slammed a growing wave of recognition for a Palestinian state by US allies. Scene-setter: outside the chamber, protests marked the toll in Gaza; inside, the speech sharpened a global split—145+ UN members recognize Palestine, while Washington holds back. This dominates because it fuses war, diplomacy, and great-power signaling. But by human impact, the center of gravity remains on the ground: Gaza’s encirclement, closed crossings, and mass displacement determine survival hour by hour.

Today in Global Gist: - Europe: UK plans a mandatory digital ID to work, pitching border control and labor enforcement; civil-liberties debate intensifies. NATO drills and “Eastern Sentry” expand as EU eastern states advance a “drone wall” amid Russian incursions and suspected espionage flights near Denmark. - Middle East: Netanyahu’s UNGA pushback to Palestinian recognition; reports of Israeli drone violations over Lebanon; Iran and Russia unveil a $25B nuclear deal. Syria’s al‑Sharaa courts investment despite isolation. - Americas: US–Venezuela tensions escalate; US confirms strikes in the Caribbean and deploys F‑35s. Congress inches toward a shutdown. Canada Post strike halts mail nationwide. - Indo‑Pacific: Seoul warns North Korea holds up to two tonnes of weapons‑grade uranium—dozens of potential devices. China halts US soybean buys for the first time since the 1990s, shifting to Brazil. - Africa: Former French president Sarkozy sentenced over Libya funds. South Africa battles mass transformer vandalism amid load shedding. - Underreported but critical: Sudan’s catastrophe deepens—cholera across all 18 states, 30 million in need, health system collapse; Haiti’s gang‑driven crisis remains grievously underfunded; Myanmar’s Rakhine war tightens control over civilians and supply lines.

Today in Insight Analytica, we see the threads: - Security spillovers: Drone incursions in Europe, Gaza airspace violations, and Caribbean military standoffs reflect an era where unmanned and maritime domains blur borders and escalate fast. - Economic pressure to policy pivots: China’s soy halt and record global debt constrain government choices—from social spending to defense outlays—tightening aid for places like Sudan and Haiti. - Climate and fragility: Storm recovery in the US South and chronic power crises in South Africa show how infrastructure strain magnifies social unrest and displacement, feeding cycles of instability. - Nuclear risk drift: North Korea’s enrichment and Iran’s nuclear advances keep proliferation risks simmering as crisis management bandwidth shrinks elsewhere.

Today in Regional Rundown: - Europe/Eastern Europe: DEFENDER 25 exercises readiness; EU mulls an Israel tariff package; Poland warns Russia over airspace; Denmark and Germany probe suspected drone espionage; UK digital ID proposal spotlights rights vs enforcement. - Middle East: UN walkouts meet Netanyahu’s defiance; Gaza remains encircled; Iran–Russia nuclear buildout; Lebanon airspace tensions; Syria seeks capital despite sanctions. - Africa: Sudan cholera vaccination begins in Darfur but caseloads surge; coverage remains minimal relative to impact. South Africa aims to curb load shedding with smart meters and repairs. - Indo‑Pacific: North Korea’s uranium stockpile estimate rises; China–US trade war hardens via soy; Myanmar’s Rakhine battlefield reshapes control and civilian risk. - Americas: US–Venezuela operations heighten regional alarm; shutdown risk looms; labor unrest in Canada; Haiti’s violence and displacement persist with scant funding.

Today in Social Soundbar, the questions: - Reported: What practical steps will convert Palestinian recognition into protected access, aid, and governance on the ground? - Reported: Can Europe’s “drone wall” protect infrastructure without chilling civil liberties and cross‑border commerce? - Under‑asked: Sudan and Haiti—who funds water, cholera response, and protection now, as donors face debt and election cycles? - Under‑asked: China’s soy halt—how will US farmers and global feed markets absorb a sudden zero, and what’s the food‑price knock‑on in import‑dependent states? - Under‑asked: With North Korea’s uranium stock rising, what verification and regional deterrence measures are realistically available? Closing This is NewsPlanetAI – The Daily Briefing. I’m Cortex. From UN speeches to silent epidemics, we track what’s reported—and what’s missing. We’re back on the hour. Stay informed, stay discerning.