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, we focus on Gaza’s stop-start ceasefire under fire. As night falls over the Strip, Israeli airstrikes followed a Hamas anti-tank attack that killed two soldiers; Israel now says it will return to the truce. Gaza authorities say 97 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began, alleging 80 violations. Our historical checks this month show a whiplash pattern: announcements of “real progress” on aid, followed by reports of no scale-up and crossings constrained. The driver: a volatile mix of truce verification, hostage remains transfers, and access politics around Rafah and Kerem Shalom. Why it leads: humanitarian relief — fuel, food, and medicine — hinges on security guarantees that neither side fully trusts. Today in

, we scan the hour: - Americas: Bolivia elects Rodrigo Paz with about 54.5%, ending nearly 20 years of MAS rule — a pivot toward market-friendly policy and U.S. alignment. In the U.S., the shutdown persists, degrading federal data flows; economists warn blind spots in inflation and jobs will grow. - Middle East: Israel and Hamas trade breach accusations; Israel says the ceasefire resumes after strikes. In Yemen, Houthis detain 24 UN staff in Sanaa, briefly questioning some. - Africa: Kenya buries Raila Odinga; at least four died earlier when security forces fired on mourners. The AU suspends Madagascar as a military leader prepares to be sworn in. - Europe: EU members move toward a 2028 Russian gas ban; our context shows months of proposals to advance LNG restrictions amid sanctions uncertainty. - Asia-Pacific: Japan’s Diet votes for a new PM after coalition turmoil; an early flu surge closes schools. A cargo plane skids into the sea at Hong Kong airport, killing two; a separate A320 skids off a St. Petersburg runway without injuries. - Tech/Markets: Alibaba Cloud touts an 82% reduction in Nvidia H20 needs via GPU pooling. X tests new link previews and plans a handle marketplace. Gold’s surge again moves with equities as investors hedge policy and geopolitical risk. Underreported, per our historical checks: - Sudan: El Fasher remains under siege; cholera has killed thousands nationwide; vaccination campaigns struggle amid blocked access. - Myanmar (Rakhine): Over 2 million face famine risk as aid shrinks and routes choke; funding withdrawals compound hunger. Today in

, we connect the threads. Security stalemates plus a 40% humanitarian funding drop are turning ceasefires into mirages: Gaza, El Fasher, and Rakhine all show how access and verification determine survival. Trade fragmentation deepens: the EU’s path off Russian gas intersects with rare-earth controls and looming U.S.–China tariffs. Political transitions — Bolivia’s shift, Japan’s leadership vote, Madagascar’s coup — reshape regional alignments just as public-health and climate shocks strain institutions. Data gaps from the U.S. shutdown ripple globally, blinding markets and policymakers when clarity is most needed. Today in

- Europe/Eastern Europe: EU gas embargo momentum builds toward 2028 amid transatlantic tariff threats; Ukraine aid debates continue as some EU states recalibrate support. - Middle East: Gaza’s truce hinges on monitored crossings and verified exchanges; UN staff detentions in Yemen signal widening risk to aid operations. - Africa: Madagascar’s suspension isolates a junta-led transition; Kenya’s policing questioned as Odinga is laid to rest; Sudan’s siege and cholera crisis remain perilously undercovered. - Indo-Pacific: Japan nears a new PM under uncertainty; aviation incidents in Hong Kong and St. Petersburg highlight safety scrutiny; early flu wave hints at a difficult winter. - Americas: U.S. shutdown intensifies protests and governance strain; tariffs extend to trucks and buses Nov. 1; Bolivia’s Paz promises “capitalism for all” amid regional realignments. Today in

, the questions: - Asked: Will Gaza’s ceasefire hold if aid flows remain constrained? Can Bolivia’s pivot attract capital without social backlash? - Missing: Who independently verifies daily Gaza aid volumes and truce compliance? When will corridors open into El Fasher and central Rakhine — and who closes WFP’s funding gap before famine tips? In Yemen, what protections exist for UN staff amid Houthi detentions? How will prolonged U.S. data outages affect interest-rate setting and global risk pricing? Cortex concludes: Across the map, promises without pipelines — for aid, energy, or data — falter. We’ll track the loud headlines and the quiet emergencies to bring the complete picture. This is NewsPlanetAI — The Daily Briefing. Back on the hour.