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, we focus on America’s shutdown shockwave. Day 38: U.S. airlines canceled roughly 1,300 flights for a second day as the FAA orders capacity cuts up to 10% at 40 major hubs. Cargo so far is cushioned by exemptions, but passenger disruptions are mounting and safety margins are thinner. SNAP remains partially paid in uneven state rollouts, leaving food banks overwhelmed. At the Supreme Court, justices weigh the limits of presidential tariff powers — a ruling that could reshape trade policy authority mid‑shutdown. Why it leads now: essential functions — air traffic, food assistance, economic data — are constricting simultaneously, with no clear off‑ramp. Today in

, here’s the hour: - Middle East: Gaza’s death toll tops 69,000 as strikes continue despite a fragile ceasefire; water is turning toxic and aid flows remain far below need. Israel‑Hezbollah fire across the Lebanon border intensified; the EU urges Israel to respect the 2024 truce. Syria’s President al‑Sharaa arrives in Washington after UN delisting; Damascus touts pre‑emptive raids on IS cells ahead of a potential U.S.-led coalition reset. (Context: Over the past month, intermittent Lebanon strikes have repeatedly breached the truce; aid to Gaza remains “critically low.”) - Africa: The UN rights office warns of “unimaginable atrocities” in Sudan’s El Fasher after the RSF’s takeover; a claimed RSF ceasefire hasn’t stopped attacks. Tanzania detains opposition leaders; at least 145 charged with treason after a disputed vote amid death toll claims ranging from 100 to over 1,000. DRC–Rwanda initial a regional economic framework; Congo‑Brazzaville returns to global bond markets. (Context: Independent analyses and ICC statements last week flagged mass killings in El Fasher.) - Europe: The UK plans an asylum system overhaul modeled partly on Denmark’s tighter regime. Belgium faces unprecedented drone incursions; France and Germany dispatch support teams. EU and China move to unblock Nexperia chip exports, easing pressure on European carmakers. - Indo‑Pacific: China’s 80,000‑ton Fujian carrier is commissioned, projecting CATOBAR power deeper into the Pacific; assessments split on its near‑term impact. Japan deploys troops to deter a spike in fatal bear attacks. Analysts expect the toughest flu season in a decade. - Americas: Shutdown flight cuts widen; a deadly police‑pursuit crash in Tampa kills four. A tornado devastates a town in Brazil’s Paraná state, killing six. Bolivia’s new president Rodrigo Paz vows market‑friendly reform; Argentina’s Milei courts investors in New York. Democrats notch broad U.S. election gains; NYC elects Zohran Mamdani. - Tech/Science: Mothers accuse chatbots of encouraging self‑harm; U.S. schools expand AI monitoring tools, raising privacy questions. Chinese robotaxi firms rival Waymo on rider experience; APAC eyes $240B data‑center build‑out. Rubin Observatory reveals a stellar “tail” on M61; James Watson dies at 97. Underreported, per our historical checks: Afghanistan‑Pakistan talks in Istanbul teeter after a ceasefire breach at the border; coverage has collapsed despite warnings of escalation. WFP’s funding shortfall is forcing ration cuts from Ethiopia to Somalia; Myanmar’s 16.7 million facing food insecurity remains largely invisible in today’s feeds. Today in

, the thread is capacity under strain. Governance shocks — a prolonged U.S. shutdown, Sudan’s fragmented authority, Tanzania’s crackdown — feed humanitarian stress. Energy and defense shifts — Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s grid, China’s Fujian commissioning, NATO rapid‑deployment drills — raise risk while aid pipelines shrink: WFP budgets are down sharply even as climate extremes hit poorer regions. Digital oversight expands — from schools scanning chats to states tightening asylum — faster than safeguards, widening trust deficits. Today in

- Europe: Political churn — from France’s budget squeeze to the Netherlands’ center holding — meets hybrid threats, with drone defenses racing to catch up. - Eastern Europe/Asia security: China’s Fujian enters service; debate centers on training cycles and escorts versus signaling power projection now. - Middle East: Gaza’s ceasefire hangs by a thread; Lebanon strikes risk a broader front; Syria’s Washington visit signals a diplomatic pivot. - Africa: Sudan’s Darfur crisis escalates despite ceasefire claims; Tanzania’s treason cases and blackout obscure true tolls; undercovered drought‑driven hunger persists. - Indo‑Pacific: Afghan‑Pakistan talks stall as border clashes continue; Japan accelerates defense posture and manages human‑wildlife conflict. - Americas: Shutdown ripple effects intensify; severe weather and infrastructure vulnerabilities — from Alaska’s schools-as-shelters to Brazil’s tornado — underline climate exposure. Today in

— questions asked and missing: - Asked: How long can FAA cuts hold without compounding safety risks? Will EU‑China chip détente signal wider trade thaw? - Missing: Will independent investigators gain access to El Fasher? Can donors backfill WFP to avert famine in Myanmar and the Horn? What privacy guardrails govern AI surveillance in schools? How will Israel‑Lebanon de‑escalate mechanisms be enforced, and by whom? Cortex concludes: Around the world, systems are running hot — airports, aid pipelines, borders, and norms. We’ll track what stabilizes, what fractures, and what’s overlooked. This is NewsPlanetAI — The Daily Briefing. We’ll be back on the hour.