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Today in The World Watches, we focus on Bangladesh’s shock verdict. A Dhaka tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity tied to last year’s protest crackdown that killed up to 1,400 and injured 25,000. Crowds in Dhaka cheered the ruling while her supporters decried it as political retribution; Hasina remains in exile in India. Our historical check confirms: the 2024 student uprising toppled Hasina; an interim authority set elections for 2026; and today’s decision escalates a fraught transition. What drives its prominence now: a head‑of‑government death sentence, regional stakes for India–Bangladesh relations and refugee flows, and the test of whether justice mechanisms can operate amid contested legitimacy.

Today in Global Gist, the hour at a glance. - Europe: Poland’s prime minister calls an explosion on the Warsaw–Lublin rail line an “unprecedented act of sabotage,” threatening a key Ukraine aid artery; no injuries. The UK unveils asylum reforms making refugee status temporary with 30‑month reviews and tighter appeals; Arctic air triggers snow and ice alerts. At COP30, EU envoys push wider CO2 pricing; the finance gap to reach $1.3 trillion per year remains unresolved. - Eastern Europe: France deepens support for Ukraine under a 10‑year pact as Russia intensifies winter grid strikes; Kyiv highlights French air cover and a new gas deal via Greece. - Middle East: The UN‑backed IPC declares a man‑made famine in Gaza; at least 132,000 children under five risk acute malnutrition by June 2026. Israel’s prime minister condemns settler attacks after West Bank arsons and clashes. - Africa: Gunmen kidnap 25 girls from a Kebbi state school in Nigeria, killing a vice principal. Gavi says HPV programs averted an estimated 1.4 million cervical cancer deaths. Congo’s M23 rejects Kinshasa’s move to reopen Goma airport. - Indo‑Pacific: Japan–China tensions over Taiwan remarks spill into tourism cancellations. Microsoft reports mitigating a record 15.7 Tbps DDoS on an Australian Azure endpoint. Bangladesh demonstrators celebrate Hasina’s verdict; multiple outlets confirm the ruling. - Americas: Ecuadorian voters reject foreign military bases—setback for President Noboa. The U.S. shutdown ended without extending ACA subsidies; millions face premium spikes in 2026. FEMA’s acting chief resigns after deadly Texas flood criticism. Underreported via context check: - Myanmar: 16.7 million food insecure; WFP needs $60 million to restore cuts. Coverage remains minimal despite sustained crisis. - Sudan: 12.5 million displaced, UN-ordered fact-finding mission on Darfur atrocities; appeals under 10% funded. - Global health aid: Down 30–40% versus 2023, shrinking maternal care, vaccines, and surveillance across 50+ countries.

Today in Insight Analytica, the threads align. Security shocks—rail sabotage in Poland, winter strikes on Ukraine’s grid, Gaza’s famine—intersect with fiscal shortfalls: COP30’s ambitious finance target lacks mechanisms; health aid is collapsing as needs peak. The result: cascading humanitarian risks—energy outages drive displacement, borders harden with asylum resets, and aid pipelines thin just as climate extremes and conflict multiply.

Today in Regional Rundown: - Europe: UK asylum hardening signals a centrist shift toward deterrence. Poland’s rail blast fits a broader pattern of suspected sabotage aimed at Ukraine’s logistics. COP30 sees the EU push carbon pricing while financing gaps persist. - Eastern Europe: French commitments bolster Ukraine’s air defense posture as blackouts stretch 10–12 hours in Kyiv; Greece gas link adds resilience. - Middle East: Gaza famine declaration intensifies pressure on aid access; Israeli leadership pledges action against settler violence. - Africa: Nigeria’s school abduction underscores persistent banditry; DRC air corridor politics choke relief; bright spot—HPV vaccines saving lives. - Indo‑Pacific: Bangladesh’s verdict reshapes Dhaka’s transition and tests India ties; cyber capabilities escalate with record DDoS and AI‑enabled campaigns flagged in recent weeks. - Americas: Ecuador’s “no” to bases complicates U.S. regional posture as Operation Southern Spear continues; U.S. healthcare subsidy cliff and SNAP reapplication deadlines loom for tens of millions.

Today in Social Soundbar, the questions. - Asked: Will Bangladesh’s sentence withstand appeals—and how will India respond? Can Poland secure Ukraine rail lifelines against further sabotage? - Unasked but urgent: Who funds maternal and child health as global health aid drops 30–40%? How will COP30 move from pledges to bankable, verifiable finance? Why does Myanmar’s hunger crisis remain largely unseen? Will Congress avert a premium shock for 17 million Americans and ease SNAP reapplication burdens for 41 million? Cortex concludes: That’s the Daily Briefing. We’ll keep following the headline storms—and the silent fronts where lives hinge on logistics, law, and funding. Until next hour, stay informed and stay steady.