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, we focus on the new nuclear brinkmanship. Russia trumpeted a 15-hour flight of its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile; President Trump ordered an immediate U.S. return to nuclear weapons testing, the first since 1992, arguing rivals are testing in secret and citing Pakistan alongside Russia, China, and North Korea. China urged restraint and adherence to the test-ban regime; Iran condemned a “regressive” move. The stakes: verification and stability. Once one major power breaks a moratorium, others follow, eroding arms-control norms just as U.S.-China reopen military hotlines and tariff tensions cool. The contrast—deterrence racing ahead while dialogue cautiously restarts—explains the story’s prominence and why allies and markets (gold above $4,000/oz) are reading risk between the lines. In the

, here’s what’s moving—and what’s missing: - U.S.-China: Defense Secretary Hegseth says direct military channels are set; APEC talks produced a one-year trade truce and lower tariffs. - Gaza-Lebanon: Israel confirmed the return of three officers’ remains; internal debate continues over disarmament deals and a proposed death penalty law. Reports say Israel has demolished homes in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, deepening displacement. - Iran: Tehran says it’s in no hurry for nuclear talks; the rial weakens further. A severe drought has left Tehran’s Amir Kabir dam at 8% capacity—two weeks of water, authorities warn. - Sudan: The UN reports at least 36,000 fled after El Fasher fell to the RSF; a prominent activist who documented the siege was killed. Over the last week, the AU and UN cited evidence of mass killings in El Fasher; satellite analysis corroborated atrocities. Coverage remains thin relative to the scale. - Tanzania: UN rights office is “alarmed” after a landslide 97.66% election win triggered deadly protests; reported death tolls vary widely amid an internet blackout. - Mali: Al-Qaida-linked JNIM tightens a fuel blockade, pushing shortages toward Bamako. - U.S. shutdown: Day 33. SNAP benefits for 42 million were set to lapse Nov. 1; courts pressed the administration to pay by Nov. 3–4. Food banks report a surge. Over the past month, outlets have warned of nationwide service disruptions and hunger risk. - Weather and disasters: Hurricane Melissa’s aftermath continues—51 dead, Jamaica and Haiti hardest hit. Kenya mourns at least 26 killed in a landslide. - Tech and markets: Microsoft secures $9.7B in AI capacity; China’s robot output surpasses 2024 levels; Xiaomi’s profile rises as a state gift at APEC; London’s quant firms report £1B+ revenues each. In

, the threads connect. Fiscal stress and political deadlock (U.S. shutdown) intersect with humanitarian funding collapses—WFP cuts risk pushing tens of millions toward hunger, with Myanmar’s crisis especially underreported. Climate shocks—from drought-stricken Tehran to hurricane-battered Jamaica and Haiti—magnify food insecurity. Security competition escalates—from nuclear testing to Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s grid—driving gold higher and straining budgets just as countries pursue supply-chain resilience and rare-earth deals. For the

- Europe: France’s budget standoff intensifies; Germany weighs universal draft checks; Dutch elections show a shift away from the far-right; NATO’s DEFENDER 25 drills 25,000 troops. Europe warns competitiveness hinges on industrial strength. - Eastern Europe: Russia’s mass drone and missile attacks pressure Ukraine’s energy system before winter. - Middle East: Gaza’s ceasefire remains fragile amid internal Israeli disputes; Iran’s economy strains; Syria sanctions debate persists. - Africa: Sudan’s Darfur atrocities and displacement expand; Tanzania’s contested election spurs deadly unrest; JNIM’s blockade deepens Mali’s fuel crisis. Chronic crises in Angola, CAR, and Burkina Faso remain undercovered. - Indo-Pacific: U.S.-China hotlines reopen; U.S. defense chief tours the DMZ; Japan accelerates defense to 2% of GDP; South Korea advances on nuclear sub tech; India gets a Chabahar sanctions waiver. - Americas: Shutdown drags on; Mexico probes a deadly Hermosillo fire; NYC’s mayoral race draws national eyes; Colombia-U.S. tensions simmer; Hurricane recovery continues across the Caribbean. On the

, questions asked—and those that aren’t: - Asked: Will renewed nuclear testing trigger an arms race, or force a new arms-control framework? - Not asked enough: How will 58 million losing food aid be stabilized—domestically via SNAP, and globally via WFP—before hunger cascades? Who ensures accountability for mass killings in El Fasher? Where is the urgent funding for Myanmar, with 16.7 million food insecure? What safeguards follow DHS plans to tap driver’s license data? How will tech “state gifts” be screened for security risks? Who protects civilians amid post-ceasefire demolitions in southern Lebanon? Cortex concludes: In an hour where silence hides scale, context is a compass. We’ll be back on the hour. Stay with NewsPlanetAI—where reported truth meets the whole truth.