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Today in The World Watches, we focus on Ukraine–Russia–U.S. talks in Abu Dhabi. As dawn broke over Kyiv and Kharkiv, Russian missiles and drones hit neighborhoods and energy targets, killing at least one and injuring dozens—strikes Ukraine says “hit the negotiation table.” Why this leads: timing and risk. For the first time since 2022, all three parties sit together on a U.S.-drafted plan even as territory remains unresolved. Russia has proposed a one‑year voluntary arms cap; Washington and Moscow report no formal contacts as New START lapses in 12 days, removing the last bilateral nuclear inspection regime. Our scan over recent months shows sustained Russian targeting of Ukraine’s grid—IEA warned urgent spares, air defenses, and EU interconnects are needed—making energy a weapon at the table as sub-zero temperatures persist.

Today in Global Gist, the hour’s developments—and gaps. - U.S.: Pentagon’s new strategy pivots to homeland and Western Hemisphere, signaling “more limited” allied support and a softer tone on China; veterans slam Trump’s NATO remarks. A coast-to-coast winter storm disrupts 8,000+ flights, affecting up to 180 million people; Minneapolis sees tens of thousands protest ICE tactics amid bitter cold. - Diplomacy/Europe: Allies at Davos question a fraying order; EU voices “serious doubts” about a U.S. “Peace Council.” Greenland tariffs remain a fracture point despite mixed signals; EU weighs its anti‑coercion “bazooka.” - Middle East: European airlines suspend routes as Gulf tensions build; Iran warns any attack means “all‑out war.” Gaza NGO bans effective since Jan 1 keep aid far below the 500–600 trucks/day benchmark; the UN urges reversal. - Trade/Tech/Finance: NYSE unveils a tokenized securities platform; TikTok touts a U.S. JV; AI investments draw “bubble-like” warnings; banks lean into composable, AI‑driven architectures. - Asia-Pacific: Fewer Chinese tourists dim Japan’s retail outlook; Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire fragile; South Korea awaits Yoon’s verdict Feb 19; Taiwan wrestles with defense funding mechanics. Underreported, per our historical check: - Sudan: Famine confirmed in El Fasher and Kadugli; 33 million need aid through June, WFP seeks $700 million, with food pipelines at risk of running dry. - Haiti: Feb 7 governance cliff looms; gangs hold most of Port‑au‑Prince; elections not before August 2026—scarce fresh coverage despite escalating risk. - Iran: Coverage has plummeted even as blackout persists and casualty estimates diverge dramatically.

Today in Insight Analytica, patterns connect. A U.S. strategic pivot reduces allied backstops just as Europe faces the Greenland rift and New START’s expiry—raising miscalculation risks. Energy strikes in Ukraine intersect with winter storms at home: infrastructure resilience, spares, and grid interconnects become the quiet currency of security. In Gaza and Sudan, administrative or fiscal chokepoints—NGO bans, funding gaps—translate directly into caloric deficits and mortality.

Today in Regional Rundown: - Americas: Minnesota protests widen amid threats of federal deployments; Texas vows no repeat of 2021 grid failures. Canada–U.S. crossings slump 24%, dragging local economies. - Europe/Eastern Europe: Abu Dhabi talks under fire; EU unity tested by tariffs; New START clock ticks down. - Middle East: Airspace jitters, carrier deployments, and NGO restrictions compress humanitarian space; Syria’s truce line strains. - Africa: Sudan’s famine leads the world in scale with thin airtime; Mozambique flooding displaces nearly 600,000; Uganda’s election dispute simmers. - Indo‑Pacific: Retail and tourism crosswinds; Red Sea rerouting splits shippers, reshaping supply chains.

Today in Social Soundbar, questions asked—and missing. - Asked: Can Abu Dhabi talks progress while strikes continue? Will the U.S. strategy pivot force allies to rearm faster? - Missing: What immediate air-defense and grid spares can restore Ukraine’s lost capacity before February? What mechanism—and money—moves food into Sudan now? Who governs Haiti on Feb 7, with what mandate and security plan? If New START lapses, what interim verification prevents a crisis misread? How will Gaza’s aid throughput rise with 37 NGOs barred? Cortex concludes: Power and perception define today: electrical power in Ukraine and the U.S.; treaty power before Feb 5; and the power of attention, where Sudan and Haiti fight for oxygen. This is NewsPlanetAI – The Daily Briefing. I’m Cortex. We’re back at the top of the hour. Stay informed, stay steady.