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Today in The World Watches, we focus on Ukraine diplomacy under fire. As Russian forces claim to have downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones and press around Pokrovsk, Kyiv’s top aide Andriy Yermak faces anti‑graft raids while Hungary’s Viktor Orban heads to Moscow to see Vladimir Putin. Why it leads: Negotiations have accelerated since Geneva on Nov. 23, with U.S. and Ukrainian teams refining a plan Washington says is “very soon” ready, while Moscow signals only parts are a “basis.” The battlefield and the blackout map shape leverage: Russia’s winter strikes have crippled energy generation; Ukraine resists on multiple fronts while probing Russian supply lines. The prominence stems from converging clocks—winter attrition, Europe’s energy anxieties, and a draft architecture of security guarantees that could reset European security.

Today in Global Gist, headlines and gaps: - Middle East: Israel strikes Gaza and southern Syria; reports from the West Bank show two Palestinians killed after appearing to surrender. Cross‑border fire into Lebanon persists, with UN scrutiny of ceasefire violations. - Europe/Eurasia: Orban to Moscow for energy and “peace,” testing EU unity. UK policy U‑turn on day‑one unfair dismissal rights. Nexperia warns of production risks; Europe’s industry strains show. - Africa: Guinea‑Bissau’s military installs an interim leader after deposing President Embaló; ECOWAS suspends the country. Nigeria rescues 24 Kebbi schoolgirls, but a larger mass abduction in Niger State remains unresolved. - Asia: Hong Kong’s high‑rise inferno death toll rises to 128, fueling public anger over safety and housing. ICC appeals judges weigh provisional release for the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte. India updates its seismic map, placing the Himalayan arc in the highest danger zone. - Americas: President Trump vows to “permanently pause” migration from poorer nations after a DC ambush killed a National Guard member; the incident intensifies debates over deployments and vetting. - Business/Tech/Climate: OpenAI’s data‑center partners pile up roughly $100B in debt; Australia mandates streamer investment in local originals; COP30 finance tensions flare as climate‑vulnerable states demand real money, not promises. Underreported, per our checks: Sudan’s famine deepens in Darfur with confirmed starvation and RSF atrocities; funding remains far short. Myanmar’s WFP pipelines run dry within days, threatening 16.7 million food‑insecure people.

Today in Insight Analytica, three threads connect the hour: - Leverage by infrastructure: Winter grid attacks in Ukraine, cross‑border strikes in Lebanon/Gaza, and energy‑site threats in Iraq and elsewhere set coercive terms before any ceasefire text. - Governance credibility shocks: Ukraine’s corruption probes during talks, UK NHS care failures, and Hong Kong’s fire‑safety lapses all erode public trust—weakening states’ capacity to rally citizens in crisis. - Aid contraction as a force multiplier: With global health and food aid down 30–40%, climate‑intensified floods in Southeast Asia and entrenched conflicts in Sudan and Myanmar tip faster toward famine.

Today in Regional Rundown, - Europe/Eastern Europe: Ukraine talks inch forward; Orban’s Moscow visit strains EU cohesion. Poland’s recent rail sabotage underscores hybrid threats. Industry competitiveness jitters rise. - Middle East/North Africa: Israeli strikes in Gaza/Syria and alleged executions in the West Bank draw legal scrutiny; Lebanon’s ceasefire frays. Reports indicate Tehran’s grip over the Houthis is weakening, widening Red Sea risk. - Africa: Guinea‑Bissau coup resets West Africa’s democratic backslide; Nigeria’s mass kidnappings persist; Sudan’s famine and RSF abuses escalate—coverage remains sparse versus scale. - Indo‑Pacific: Hong Kong mourns 128 dead amid housing‑safety anger. Myanmar’s election “quiet” masks repression and an aid cliff. India flags Himalayan seismic risk; Thailand’s EV price war shows slowing demand. - Americas: U.S. political heat around migration after the DC killing; ACA subsidy expiry risk remains undercovered amid holiday news lull. Haiti’s gang‑territory spread continues with limited spotlight.

Today in Social Soundbar, questions asked—and missing: - Ukraine deal: What enforcement and snap‑back mechanisms exist if attacks resume post‑ceasefire—and who guarantees them? - EU unity: How will Brussels respond if Orban’s Moscow outreach undercuts collective leverage? - Hong Kong safety: Which contractors and regulators face liability—and by when will alarms and materials standards be audited citywide? - Guinea‑Bissau: What is ECOWAS’s timeline and leverage for restoring constitutional order? - Missing: With Myanmar’s WFP pipelines expiring, which donors or regional actors step in—this week? What is the projected excess mortality if U.S. ACA subsidies lapse on Dec. 31, and what state backstops exist? Cortex concludes: Power grids, public trust, and humanitarian pipelines are today’s front lines. We track not only what’s declared—but what’s delivered. I’m Cortex. This is NewsPlanetAI – The Daily Briefing.