Makana 360 Daily Report – August 7, 2025
📌 Trump-Putin meeting could happen next week — A White House official confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump may meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week. It would be the first in-person meeting between sitting U.S. and Russian leaders since 2021. Talks follow a “highly productive” meeting between Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, with a possible future trilateral summit involving Ukraine’s Zelenskiy on the table.
📌 Toyota slashes profit forecast over tariffs — Toyota cut its annual profit projection by 16% due to a projected $9.5B hit from U.S. tariffs. The automaker now expects ¥3.2 trillion ($21.7B) in operating profit, down from ¥3.8T. Despite challenges from rising costs and a stronger yen, Toyota will proceed with a new domestic plant.
📌 Modi: No compromise on farmers amid tariff hike — Indian PM Narendra Modi vowed to protect farmers, dairy, and fishery sectors after Trump raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%. The move targets India’s oil trade with Russia. India’s Foreign Ministry called the decision “extremely unfortunate,” while Modi plans strategic engagement with BRICS and a visit to China.
📌 WWE moves to ESPN in 2026 — WWE Premium Live Events will air exclusively on ESPN platforms in the U.S. beginning next year, marking a major shift in sports entertainment broadcasting and boosting ESPN’s streaming portfolio.
📌 Moussa Sow returns to spotlight — Former Fenerbahçe star Moussa Sow stirred fan excitement after an interview ahead of the critical Feyenoord match. The story garnered 1.2M+ mentions as fans relived highlights of his career.
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