Makana 360 Daily Report – 20 November 2025
📌 Europe – Pushback on U.S. Peace Plan for Ukraine
European countries pushed back against a reported U.S.-backed peace plan that would require Ukraine to cede more territory and accept limits on its armed forces, terms many allies see as close to capitulation. Reuters sources say Washington has signalled to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that he should accept this framework, as Ukraine struggles militarily and faces a corruption scandal at home, while Moscow downplays any new U.S. initiative and repeats its long-standing demands.
📌 Iran – Seeking Saudi Mediation to Revive Nuclear Talks
Iran has asked Saudi Arabia to help persuade the United States to revive stalled nuclear talks, reflecting Tehran’s concern over renewed Israeli strikes and growing economic pressure. Before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s White House visit, President Masoud Pezeshkian sent him a letter saying Iran does not seek confrontation and is open to a diplomatic nuclear deal if its rights are guaranteed. A Gulf source says Iran hopes Riyadh can open a channel to Washington, with analysts viewing Saudi Arabia’s U.S. ties and regional clout as critical leverage.
📌 France – Arrests over Louvre Crown Jewels Heist
French authorities have arrested several suspects over the 19 October 2025 Louvre jewel heist, in which thieves stole eight pieces of the French Crown Jewels worth about €88 million in under eight minutes. One man was detained at Charles de Gaulle Airport while trying to board a flight to Algeria after DNA linked him to a helmet left at the scene, while another suspect was arrested in the Paris suburbs. Both have partially admitted involvement and face organised theft charges, as accomplices and the stolen jewels remain at large.
📌 Key Sports & Media Highlights
• CAF Awards 2025 generated strong engagement after FIFA President Gianni Infantino said African football now matches the world’s best, with extensive digital coverage of the ceremony.
• A “Fla-Flu” derby win lifted Brazil’s Fluminense FC to sixth in the league table, driving high fan interaction and widely shared match content across global sports platforms.
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