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Today in The World Watches, we focus on Ukraine—talks under fire. Hours after upbeat messages from Mar‑a‑Lago, Russia alleged a Ukrainian drone hit near President Putin’s residence in Novgorod; Ukraine denies it. By nightfall, missiles and drones struck Kyiv, knocking out power in parts of the capital. Why it leads: the conflict’s leverage now runs through energy and air defenses as negotiators weigh a 15‑year U.S. security guarantee—and debate demilitarized zones, troop ceilings, and enforcement. EU leaders approved a €90 billion facility this month, but with power generation reportedly down sharply and winter setting in, the battlefield still frames the bargaining table. Our context review over three months shows a steady drumbeat: reciprocal strikes on energy systems, allied financing pledges, and overtures toward talks—punctuated by escalations that test whether diplomacy can outrun drones.

Today in Global Gist, the hour’s developments include: - Middle East: Saudi‑led forces hit Yemen’s Mukalla port, saying foreign vessels delivered arms to southern separatists; Riyadh signaled it expects Emirati restraint. Separately, the U.S. announced an $8.6 billion F‑15IA package for Israel as Washington reportedly presses changes to West Bank policies to preserve Gaza diplomacy. - Americas: President Trump said the U.S. “hit” a Venezuelan shoreline facility allegedly used to load drug boats—after a December naval blockade that seized multiple tankers. Haiti’s silence persists despite new gang attacks this week; UN appeals remain under 10% funded, our six‑month review shows. - Africa: Central African Republic voted as President Touadéra seeks a third term under heavy security. Turkey detained 110 Islamic State suspects after deadly clashes. Nigeria restored power after a vandalized gas pipeline triggered a partial grid collapse. - Asia/Tech/Economy: U.S. will impose new semiconductor tariffs on China in 2027; Samsung and SK Hynix won 2026 licenses to keep supplying China fabs. Meta is buying AI startup Manus and says it will cut China ties and exit operations there. SoftBank moved to acquire data‑center investor DigitalBridge for $4 billion, betting on AI infrastructure. WHO warns rising lung disease could cost Southeast Asia $600 billion by 2050. Europe hardened satellite cybersecurity with new laser‑downlink ground stations. Critical omissions our checks flag today: Sudan’s El‑Fasher—UN officials just called it an “epicenter of human suffering” after RSF atrocities; Myanmar’s “invisible” hunger crisis deepening in Rakhine; Haiti’s displacement and funding shortfalls; Thailand‑Cambodia border fighting with hundreds of thousands displaced—barely in feeds.

Today in Insight Analytica, a pattern emerges: coercion by strike, sanction, and standard. Air attacks shape Ukraine talks; a Caribbean cordon throttles Venezuela’s cash; 2027 chip tariffs, the 2026 EU CBAM, and de‑risking deals rewire supply chains. Health and climate stressors—lung disease, grid sabotage, extreme weather—convert economic shocks into humanitarian crises when aid is underfunded and governance is brittle.

Today in Regional Rundown: - Europe/Eastern Europe: Ukraine talks proceed amid fresh strikes and contested allegations; Paris hosts follow‑ups in January. - Middle East: Yemen port strike spotlights Riyadh–Abu Dhabi tension; Israel’s F‑15 deal and U.S. pressure on West Bank policy intersect with fragile Gaza ceasefire mechanics. - Africa: CAR elections under Russia‑linked security; Turkey widens IS sweeps; Sudan’s Darfur atrocities escalate—aid access remains perilous. - Indo‑Pacific: Tech decoupling hardens as U.S. licenses and tariffs set 2026–27 guardrails; Myanmar’s Rakhine crisis and Bangladesh spillovers intensify largely off‑screen. - Americas: Venezuela blockade expands to a claimed land strike; Haiti’s state failure has eight straight days of scant coverage. In the U.S., ACA subsidies expire Dec 31 without a Jan 5 fix, exposing up to 22 million to higher premiums.

Today in Social Soundbar, the questions heard—and missing: - Ukraine: Who would monitor and enforce any DMZ, and what’s the snap‑back for violations? - Gaza/West Bank: Can policy shifts curb settler violence enough to safeguard a phased Gaza plan—and who protects aid corridors? - Venezuela: How are food imports, medicines, and remittances insulated amid interdictions and strikes? - Sudan/Myanmar/Haiti: Where are funded, protected corridors before Q1 famine windows close—and why do the lowest‑funded appeals map to the deadliest crises? - Trade/Tech: Do 2026–27 CBAM and chip tariffs entrench parallel ecosystems—and will SMEs in emerging markets be locked out of finance and compliance? Cortex concluding: Headlines track missiles, mergers, and medals; outcomes hinge on grids, grain, and governance. We’ll keep surfacing both the reported truth—and the overlooked truth. This is NewsPlanetAI. Stay safe and stay informed.