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• United States: ‘El Mencho’ killing sparks ‘overwhelming fear’ as violence erupts in Mexico
  New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani orders citywide shutdown as snowstorm hits
  Some U.S. allies see higher duties under new tariffs, rivals see relief, trade body says
• China: China Is Cracking Down On "Stock Market Influencers" As AI Surge Overheats Market
  
  
• Russia: Russia Reports: Ukrainian Armed Forces lose about 1,355 troops over past day
  
  
• United Kingdom: Disgraced UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Arrested Weeks After Resigning Over Epstein
  Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
  Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine
• India: Visakhapatnam Port Authority crosses 80 MMT in record 327 days
  Pakistan strikes militant hideouts on Afghan border after surge in attacks
  
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• Japan: Canada Touts introduction of Toyota Humanoid Workforce
  Recovery stalling in Japan's domestic tourism
  
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• Italy: Italy gets first Lynx fighting vehicles, due to reshape the army
  
  
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• Canada: US keeps Canada carveout under CUSMA in newly imposed 10% global tariff
  
  
• Australia: Coalition wants to make criminals of anyone helping ISIS brides return to Australia
  
  
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• Saudi Arabia: Saudis Lead Arab Fury After Huckabee Floats 'Greater Israel' Vision
  
  
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• White House:
  US President Trump Renounces Euro Censorship on Free Speech
  Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems
  
• State Department:
  Oman confirms US-Iran talks will take place in Geneva on Thursday
  US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions
  Iran, US to hold third round of nuclear talks on Thursday
• Dept of War (DoW):
  US Intel Aided Mexican Special Forces In "El Mencho" Kill As Spillover Risks Rise
  Portable Decontamination System Reduces Logistical Burden for CBRN Operations
  
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• DHS:
  Homeland security to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
  
  
• Treasury:
  Federal Reserve’s Waller Considers Rate Decision Amid Job Gains Debate
  2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says
  
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• House:
  These states don't require an ID to vote at the polls. The 'SAVE Act' could change that
  
  
• Supreme Court:
  US Supreme Court to hear Exxon bid for compensation from Cuba
  Justices to consider constitutionality of tax foreclosure sales
  Democrats ask Supreme Court not to disrupt New York redistricting dispute

• Morgan Stanley IM Is Hunting for AI-Proof Assets
  Truist Upgrades Shopify Inc. (SHOP) to Buy from Hold and Raises its Price Target to $150
  

• Pentagon Airlifts Microreactor, Highlights Nuclear Energy Potential
  NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs
  
• Renewables Now Make Up 1/4 Of US Electricity Generation | ZeroHedge
  
  

• Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet Possible
  What Is Down Fill Power (2026): Fill Weight, Synthetics
  
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