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Today in The World Watches, we focus on Ukraine’s plunging power generation as Russia intensifies its winter strikes. Overnight reporting says multiple regions endured up to 16 hours of blackouts after waves of drones and missiles hit grid nodes and gas facilities—part of a campaign documented for weeks that has knocked capacity to “near zero” at points. Historical context shows sustained October–November barrages on Naftogaz sites and transmission bottlenecks, with the IEA warning of blackout risks without urgent investment. Why this leads: timing and scale. Energy warfare in sub-freezing months hits civilians and industry simultaneously—and shapes Kyiv’s battlefield resilience.

Today in Global Gist, we scan the hour’s developments—and the silences. - Europe security: The UK joins France and Germany to help Belgium counter a surge of unidentified drones near airports and military sites, including areas linked to U.S. nuclear storage. Context checks show at least 14 sightings in a week, repeated airport closures, and creation of rapid-response counter‑UAS teams. - Philippines: Nearly one million people evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung‑wong approaches with winds up to 185 km/h; anger grows over stalled flood-control projects. - Gaza: Israel received remains believed to be Lt. Hadar Goldin via the Red Cross; aid flows remain throttled despite a fragile ceasefire and staged remains exchanges, per weeks of agency warnings. - Migration: A boat sank near the Malaysia–Thailand border; roughly 200 people are missing, with two other vessels unaccounted for. - U.S. shutdown: Airlines brace for a third day of FAA‑mandated cuts—ramping toward 10% by Nov 14—amid the record shutdown. Cargo impacts remain limited for now, though contingency plans are in place after UPS/FedEx grounded MD‑11s on safety guidance. - Africa politics: Tanzania arrests opposition figures and charges over 200 protesters with treason after disputed elections; death toll claims range from 100+ to 1,000+ amid an internet blackout. NGOs and the UN call for verification and access. - Diplomacy: Syria’s President al‑Sharaa arrives in Washington—after delisting from UN terror sanctions—signaling a sharp diplomatic shift. - Trade: China lifts some dual‑use export bans (including gallium and germanium) to the U.S., easing tensions. - Markets/inequality: Dollar volatility normalizes; a Fed official warns the widening rich‑poor gap threatens U.S. growth. We also checked what’s missing. Sudan’s RSF “ceasefire” contrasts with UN‑flagged atrocities in El‑Fasher and mass displacement; access remains the test. Myanmar’s hunger crisis persists as WFP shortfalls deepen—part of a wider funding collapse across Africa and Asia.

Today in Insight Analytica, the thread is systemic strain. Energy strikes in Ukraine, FAA cuts from a prolonged U.S. shutdown, and Europe’s drone incursions each stress critical networks—power, airspace, logistics. Climate shocks multiply that stress: a super typhoon forces million‑person evacuations into already‑weak flood systems. Meanwhile, humanitarian budgets shrink, pushing Myanmar, Sudan, and the Sahel toward deeper food insecurity. Security imperatives are rising; civilian safety nets are thinning.

Today in Regional Rundown: - Europe: Belgium’s drone surge draws UK, French, and German counter‑UAS teams; Germany’s coalition stumbles as fiscal and defense reforms lag. - Eastern Europe: Ukraine races to restore power; cross‑border infrastructure attacks continue. - Middle East: Gaza’s truce holds but aid remains constrained; Saudi terms harden on Israel normalization; Syria’s White House visit marks a rare reset. - Africa: Tanzania’s post‑election crackdown intensifies; Sudan’s ceasefire faces credibility gaps amid reports of mass killings; DRC–Rwanda initial a regional economic framework. - Indo‑Pacific: The Philippines braces for Fung‑wong; China readies Long March‑10 tests as its Fujian carrier enters service; ASEAN navigates great‑power crosswinds. - Americas: Shutdown flight cuts widen; NYC’s Mamdani win exposes new political coalitions; UPS/FedEx groundings add aviation caution without major cargo disruption—yet.

Today in Social Soundbar, questions asked—and unanswered. - Asked: How fast can Europe harden airspace without grounding civil life? Can Ukraine secure emergency transformers and gas supply before temperatures plunge? - Unasked but urgent: Who independently verifies Tanzania’s death toll and detentions amid a blackout? What metrics will confirm Gaza aid volumes and crossing times? Who fills WFP’s funding gap as Myanmar and Sudan edge toward famine thresholds? After NGOs cut ties with Libya’s coastguard, how will Mediterranean SAR coordination protect migrants? Cortex signing off. We’ll be back on the hour—tracking not just what’s reported, but what matters.