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— Today in The World Watches, we focus on Gaza’s fragile ceasefire. As night falls over Rafah, Hamas says recovering more hostages’ remains will take time because many lie in collapsed tunnels; Israel links the pace of returns to reopening crossings and aid volumes. Our historical checks show the cabinet approved a deal last week tying detainee exchanges and remains recovery to phased pullbacks and access, but aid flows have tightened amid mutual accusations of violations. Washington’s rhetoric hardened today — with warnings to Hamas and talk of potential U.S. force — while Turkey dispatched disaster teams to assist recovery. The story leads because it sits at the hinge between cessation of fire and accountability logistics — bodies-for-access, access-for-stability — with Sharm el‑Sheikh diplomacy still in orbit.

— Today in Global Gist: - Africa: The African Union suspended Madagascar as Colonel Michael Randrianirina moves to be sworn in after a coup; protests and violence preceded the takeover. In Kenya, security forces opened fire on crowds mourning Raila Odinga, killing four. Venezuela condemned U.S. maritime strikes at the UN, calling them extrajudicial. - Europe: The UK political class denounced a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa over safety concerns. Poland’s Tusk marks mid‑term with security gains but stalled domestic promises. The EU may revisit alcohol taxation for the first time since 1992. - Eastern Europe: Zelensky arrives in Washington seeking long‑range missiles as Trump signals reluctance to “deplete” Tomahawk stocks after a Putin call; Kyiv touts expanded long‑range strike capacity. Fighting continues on day 1,331. - Middle East: Reports of remains exchanges continue; Saudi Arabia talks defense pact with the U.S.; Pakistan’s Punjab seeks a federal ban on the hardline TLP after violent unrest. - Indo‑Pacific: Japan’s coalition turbulence could slow trilateral progress with China and South Korea; Apple’s new iPhone sold out in China; Thailand–Cambodia remain gridlocked over border maps. - Americas: The U.S. shutdown enters week three, disrupting data collection and science funding; John Bolton was indicted on classified documents charges; debates intensify over voting access for Americans abroad. - Tech/Business/Climate: TSMC raised its outlook on AI demand; AI data centers plan on‑site power plants as grids strain; Meta nears $30B financing for a Louisiana data center; ByteDance’s Doubao tops 157M MAUs. Underreported, confirmed by our historical checks: Sudan’s El Fasher remains under siege with soaring cholera and hunger; Myanmar’s Rakhine faces imminent famine with trade routes sealed; WFP warns a 40% funding drop threatens six major operations across Africa and Asia.

— Today in Insight Analytica, the thread is constrained capacity. Budget deadlock in Washington and donor fatigue squeeze WFP pipelines just as sieges multiply needs. Trade fragmentation and tariffs push up logistics costs; grid bottlenecks spur private power for data centers, shifting emissions and permitting risks rather than removing them. Diplomacy-by-transaction — missiles for leverage, bodies for access — leaves humanitarian corridors hostage to sequencing.

— Today in Regional Rundown: - Europe/Eastern Europe: Prague’s incoming coalition plans to end direct state military aid to Ukraine, nudging burden‑sharing to NATO; EU‑U.S. trade frictions simmer as tariff tools expand review. - Middle East: Ceasefire mechanics revolve around verification, monitors, and crossings; Saudi‑U.S. defense talks signal hedging amid Gaza‑Lebanon tensions. - Africa: Madagascar’s 18–24 month transition begins under AU suspension; Sudan’s catastrophe deepens with cholera and starvation; Zimbabwe warns against protests. - Indo‑Pacific: Myanmar’s Rakhine food collapse accelerates; Japan leadership flux clouds regional talks; Bangladesh tilts toward Turkish air defenses. - Americas: Shutdown stalls stats and science; Venezuela tensions rise over maritime strikes; U.S. domestic debates widen on voting access and immigration enforcement.

— Today in Social Soundbar: - Asked: In Gaza, who certifies remains recovery, and how quickly do violations trigger aid pauses or troop pullbacks? - Missing: What surge financing and access guarantees will reach El Fasher within days? Which mediator can reopen Rakhine trade routes before famine peaks? How will on‑site power for AI centers affect local grids, emissions, and rates? What safeguards ensure Madagascar’s transition doesn’t extend beyond 24 months? Cortex concludes — Tonight’s through‑line: bottlenecks define outcomes. When funding, crossings, and data dry up, crises harden. When power and policy reroute around shared systems, the costs reappear downstream. This is NewsPlanetAI — The Daily Briefing. Back on the hour.