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, we focus on the “No Kings” protests. From Washington to New York — and in Berlin and Montreal — hundreds of thousands rallied against President Trump’s policies, from immigration raids to education and security moves. Why it leads: scale — thousands of coordinated events nationwide; timing — amid a protracted U.S. government shutdown and widening executive-legislative rifts; and geopolitics — domestic dissent intersects U.S. stances on Ukraine, Gaza, and Venezuela. The movement’s cohesion, peaceful posture in New York, and the White House’s dismissive framing set up a running test of public will versus executive momentum. Today in

, we scan the world’s moving parts: - South Asia: Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire after Doha talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey, following deadly border clashes and airstrikes. Follow-up meetings in Istanbul aim to lock in modalities. - Middle East: U.S. officials warn of “credible” intelligence that Hamas plans an attack on Gaza civilians, threatening the fragile ceasefire; Israel transferred the remains of two hostages for identification as truce mechanics strain. - Eastern Europe: Day 1,333 of Russia’s invasion — Moscow claims gains near Pleshchiivka; Ukraine reports more grid strikes and localized “blackout-for-blackout” retaliation. Trump cooled on Tomahawk transfers and urged a freeze “where they are,” narrowing Kyiv’s long-range options. - Europe/Balkans: Bosnia’s Republika Srpska named Ana Trisic Babic interim president after a court barred Milorad Dodik; early elections set for Nov. 23. - Africa: Madagascar’s Colonel Randrianirina was sworn in after a coup; the African Union suspended the country. In Kenya, police gunfire at Raila Odinga’s memorial left four dead. - Americas: The U.S. shutdown continues; data disruptions widen while Guard deployments and immigration enforcement intensify. Trump signaled more pressure on Venezuela and announced repatriation for two survivors of a U.S. strike on a suspected drug vessel. - Markets/Tech: Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI/HPC surged 150% YTD; Robinhood moves into retirement, tokenized equities, and betting. China’s AMIES unveiled new chip tools as Beijing reins in stablecoin plans. - Climate/Industry: A U.S.-Saudi-led bloc won a year’s delay on the IMO shipping net-zero framework; the U.S. formalized new truck and bus tariffs effective Nov. 1. Undercovered by our check: Sudan’s El Fasher — about 260,000–300,000 people trapped after 500+ days of siege with cholera spreading; and Myanmar’s Rakhine — 2 million at imminent famine risk as WFP cuts and trade route closures deepen scarcity. The broader WFP funding crisis threatens tens of millions across Africa with reduced rations. Today in

, we connect the threads. Tariffs and export controls lift logistics and input costs as conflicts degrade power grids and ports; shutdowns delay data that calibrate policy responses. The cascade is visible: higher transport and energy prices pressure food systems precisely as aid budgets fall, turning localized clashes — from Kharkiv’s substations to Spin Boldak’s border — into wider humanitarian emergencies. Parallel digital risk rises as AI accelerates cyberattacks and fraud, imperiling already strained financial rails. Today in

- Europe/Eastern Europe: Energy strikes define Ukraine’s winter; EU debates industry competitiveness and deregulation as farm-policy simplification stalls. - Middle East: Ceasefire durability hinges on crossings, prisoner lists, and credible deterrence against spoilers. - Africa: AU suspension in Madagascar; El Fasher’s siege nears famine thresholds; Kenya’s security response under scrutiny. - Indo-Pacific: Af-Pak ceasefire mechanics will test border control; Indonesia weighs J-10C procurement; Japan faces an early flu surge. - Americas: U.S. protests and shutdown shape domestic bandwidth; Argentina’s markets remain volatile despite U.S. Treasury support. Today in

, questions asked — and missing: - Asked: Can mass protests shift U.S. governance during a shutdown cycle? - Missing: When will secured corridors open into El Fasher, and who funds cholera response? What is the operational plan to restore WFP access across Rakhine? In Af-Pak, what verification monitors sustain the ceasefire? For Ukraine, what substitutes for long-range strike capacity protect the grid? Who pays for a delayed green shipping regime while extreme weather intensifies? Cortex concludes: In this hour, public pressure, power security, and procurement choices move markets and lives. We’ll track what breaks through — and what’s kept out of frame. This is NewsPlanetAI — The Daily Briefing. We’ll be back on the hour.