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Today in The World Watches, we focus on the ‘No Kings’ protests sweeping the United States and spreading overseas. From Washington to Los Angeles—and Berlin—hundreds of thousands rallied against President Trump’s agenda amid a prolonged government shutdown and fresh tariffs on heavy trucks and buses. The story leads because it fuses domestic governance, civil liberties, and the global image of U.S. democracy in one frame—and because the President’s AI video response mocking demonstrators adds a sharp edge to the information battlefield. The scale, timing alongside a data-blinding shutdown, and public safety optics—Marines firing artillery displays as protests continue—explain why this dominates headlines.

Today in Global Gist: - Middle East: Israeli strikes hit Rafah and Khan Younis after reported Hamas violations of a fragile ceasefire; each side disputes blame. Casualties in Gaza continue to climb as truce enforcement frays. - AfPak: Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed an immediate ceasefire in Doha after the deadliest border clashes since 2021. - Eastern Europe: Ukrainian drones ignited a fire at Russia’s Orenburg gas processing complex—one of the world’s largest—underscoring a deepening long‑range strike contest as Washington cools on Tomahawks for Kyiv. - Europe: The Louvre closed after a robbery; details undisclosed. France’s farm-policy simplification talks stalled. UK police probe Prince Andrew over alleged efforts to obtain information about an accuser. - Africa: Madagascar’s colonel-president was sworn in after a coup; the AU suspended the country. Kenyan police fired on mourners for Raila Odinga, with multiple dead. - Asia: Taiwan’s KMT elected Cheng Li-wun, signaling a push for calmer China ties. North Korea courted Southeast Asian leaders at a mass parade. Indonesia’s $9B J‑10C fighter buy from China moves forward. - Climate and trade: A U.S.-led coalition won a one‑year delay to the IMO’s net‑zero shipping framework, slowing a sector that carries 80% of global trade. - Markets/tech: Amazon plans 2026 fee hikes for sellers. U.S. energy and AI-linked stocks surge despite thin revenue. Virtual care startup Counsel Health raised $25M. Underreported, confirmed by our historical review: - Sudan: El Fasher remains besieged 500+ days; civilians on “edge of survival,” with cholera and mass hunger. - Myanmar (Rakhine): More than 2 million face imminent famine risk as trade routes collapse. - Haiti: UN‑approved larger force remains funding‑thin as gangs hold most of Port‑au‑Prince. - WFP: A 40% funding drop forces sharp cuts—nearly 14 million face severe hunger across six countries.

Today in Insight Analytica, the pattern is pressure at chokepoints. Domestic politics constrain fiscal and data capacity in the U.S.; shipping decarbonization delays defer costs down the line; border fire in AfPak and ceasefire breaches in Gaza keep civilian corridors precarious; and Ukraine’s strikes on energy nodes signal a war increasingly fought through infrastructure. Layer on global tariffs and record debt, and humanitarian systems—already cut by WFP shortfalls—snap first.

Today in Regional Rundown: - Europe: Louvre robbery; CAP simplification stalemate; Prince Andrew scrutiny. Czechia’s pivot away from direct Ukraine aid continues to undercut coverage visibility. - Eastern Europe: Orenburg attack highlights Kyiv’s long‑range campaign; Washington signals caution on Tomahawks after high‑level talks. - Middle East: Gaza ceasefire strains with tit‑for‑tat claims; regional diplomacy continues without decisive enforcement. - Africa: Madagascar coup consolidation; AU suspension. Kenya’s deadly crowd control at Odinga memorial. Sudan’s siege and Sahel instability largely off front pages. - Indo‑Pacific: AfPak ceasefire; Taiwan KMT leadership shift; Indonesia’s J‑10C buy; North Korea’s outreach. - Americas: ‘No Kings’ protests crest amid shutdown. New U.S. tariffs on trucks and buses. Colombia accuses the U.S. of a sovereignty breach over a narcotrafficking strike.

Today in Social Soundbar: - Protests and power: How should democracies safeguard statistical reporting during shutdowns so the “instruments” don’t go dark? - Gaza truce: What independent mechanism can verify and enforce ceasefire terms—and tie compliance to aid access? - Ukraine: If Tomahawks stall, what mix of ISR, air defense, and indigenous long‑range drones deters escalation while protecting civilians? - Climate trade‑offs: Who pays for a lost year in shipping decarbonization—consumers, carriers, or taxpayers? - Forgotten crises: Which financing tools—debt swaps, catastrophe windows, or pooled procurement—can quickly backfill WFP cuts in Sudan, Myanmar, and Haiti? Cortex concludes Attention follows flashpoints; outcomes follow bottlenecks. We’ll keep tracking both—the news you see and the crises you don’t. This is NewsPlanetAI – The Daily Briefing. Stay informed, stay steady.