Makana 360 Daily Report – September 18, 2025
📌 Saudi Arabia & Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact — Riyadh and nuclear-armed Islamabad signed a historic defense pact, declaring an attack on one as an attack on both. The deal deepens military cooperation and signals a stronger regional alignment, though it raises concerns over nuclear security and regional rivalries.
📌 Peru Researchers Unveil 10-Million-Year-Old Fossil — Paleontologists in Peru discovered a fossilized dolphin-like marine mammal in the Ocucaje Desert, estimated at 8–12 million years old. Once part of the Pacific Ocean, the site reveals insights into ancient biodiversity and coastal evolution. The find is a key addition to understanding Peru’s prehistoric marine ecology.
📌 U.S.-China Agreement Keeps TikTok Running — Washington and Beijing reached a framework deal allowing TikTok’s U.S. operations to spin off into a company 80% owned by American investors. ByteDance retains a 19.9% stake, with compliance extended to December 16. While U.S. oversight addresses security concerns, licensing of Chinese-linked features keeps the debate alive.
📌 Cuba Urges UN to Stop U.S. Militarization — Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez called on the UN to curb U.S. “militarization” in the Caribbean, citing operations that destroyed Venezuelan boats and harmed civilians under the guise of anti-drug actions. The plea coincides with Cuba’s annual push to lift the U.S. embargo but faces uncertain support.
📌 Genius Sports Acquires Sports Innovation Lab — Genius Sports announced the acquisition of Sports Innovation Lab to boost its fan activation platform, driving over 1M mentions and engagements across digital platforms.
📌 Logitech G PLAY 2025 Showcases New Products — Logitech unveiled a wide range of gaming innovations at its PLAY 2025 event, sparking 1M mentions and online interactions globally.
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