Makana 360 Daily Report – January 30, 2026
United Nations (Funding / Institutional Risk):
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned member states the U.N. faces an “imminent financial collapse,” driven by unpaid assessed contributions and budget rules that require returning unspent funds. Reuters notes the U.S. (the largest contributor) has cut voluntary funding and withheld mandatory payments for regular and peacekeeping budgets, with Guterres cautioning cash could run out as soon as July.
Gaza / Egypt / Israel (Rafah Crossing / Ceasefire Implementation):
Israel’s liaison agency (COGAT) said Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt will reopen on Sunday for pedestrian travel after being closed since May 2024. Initially, only Gaza residents who left during the war may return from Egypt—subject to prior Israeli security clearance and coordination with Egypt—while talks continue on procedures and potential daily caps; the move aligns with the ceasefire plan, though aid and rebuilding supplies remain constrained.
Energy & Corporate (Chevron Earnings / Venezuela Upside):
Chevron’s Q4 profit declined year-on-year but beat expectations as cost-cutting and efficiency offset lower crude prices, with adjusted earnings at $1.52/share vs $1.45 expected. The company said it is evaluating additional investment opportunities in Venezuela (current production about 250,000 boepd) and suggested output could rise ~50% in 18–24 months with further U.S. approvals; it also guided for a temporary Q1 production dip before a rebound and forecast 2026 output up 7%–10%.
Top Digital Trends (Tech / Media Reach):
Digital engagement was led by Nintendo (2.2M mentions & engagement), with top reached coverage centered on a “Switch Online” perk deadline. SpaceX (1.3M mentions & engagement) followed, driven by media coverage around reports that Elon Musk is weighing a tech mega-merger spanning SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI.