Makana 360 Daily Report – November 17, 2025
📌 Ukraine: Russian missile strike on Balakliia in the Kharkiv region kills three and injures 10 (including teenagers), hitting residential buildings and cars in the city centre amid ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure.
📌 US–Russia Sanctions: Donald Trump says Republicans are drafting a bill to impose severe U.S. sanctions on any country doing business with Russia, with possible inclusion of Iran—signaling an expanded pressure campaign on Moscow and its partners.
📌 US–Saudi Arabia: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington to seek security guarantees, advanced defence cooperation, AI technology access, and a civilian nuclear deal, as both sides move beyond the Khashoggi crisis and align around Vision 2030 and major Saudi investment in the U.S.
📌 Tech / Samsung: Samsung garners major global attention as it expands chip production capacity in South Korea, highlighting continued strategic investment in the semiconductor sector.
📌 Sports / Real Madrid: Real Madrid Club president’s attendance at an NFL game hosted at the Bernabéu generates significant online engagement, reflecting the stadium’s growing role as a multi-sport global entertainment venue.