Makana 360 Daily Report – August 3, 2025
📌 Pakistan downs Indian Rafale with Chinese tech — Pakistan’s J‑10C fighters, equipped with Chinese PL‑15 missiles, shot down an Indian Rafale jet on May 7 during a night mission over Kashmir. Using Data Link 17 and integrated air, land, and space sensors, Pakistan launched a surprise attack. Indian intelligence misjudged the PL‑15’s range, mistaking it for 150 km when it reached 200 km—costing them dearly.
📌 India to continue Russian oil imports despite U.S. pressure — Indian officials affirmed the country’s intention to uphold its Russian oil purchases despite threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Russia supplied ~35% of India’s crude imports (1.75M barrels/day) in H1 2025. Strategic contracts and pricing advantages outweigh political risk, as New Delhi insists on independent foreign policy.
📌 U.S. envoy: Gaza war resolution underway — U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff told Israeli hostage families that Washington is working with Israel on a broad plan to end the Gaza war and secure captives’ release. He mentioned Hamas may disarm—if a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is recognized. The plan aims to replace the stalled 60-day ceasefire talks.
📌 Leclerc stuns in Hungary GP qualifiers — Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc claimed pole position in the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifiers, overshadowing Lewis Hamilton’s disappointing run. The event garnered 1.8M mentions, reinforcing Formula 1’s passionate digital following.
📌 Luis Díaz’s Bayern debut ignites fanfare — FC Bayern Munich’s new signing, Luis Díaz, played his first game, drawing massive global attention with 2.4M mentions. His addition is already electrifying Bundesliga chatter.
📌 Pokémon x Fantastic Four crossover buzz — A viral fan concept imagining the Fantastic Four as the Pokémon Elite Four took social media by storm, generating 1.7M mentions. The mashup trend illustrates fan creativity and nostalgia converging in gaming and comic communities.
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