Makana 360 Daily Insights: Global News & Digital Trends
📌 Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader?
Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of Ali Khamenei, is reported to have been chosen to succeed his father after his death in US–Israeli strikes. Although he has long been seen as influential behind the scenes, he has kept a limited public profile and never held a formal government post, making his reported selection controversial in a system that rejects hereditary rule and faces rising domestic discontent.
📌 India granted refuge to Iranian warship days before it was sunk by the US
India allowed three Iranian naval vessels to dock after a request from Tehran on 28 February, with one warship arriving in Kochi on 4 March. Sri Lanka also sheltered another Iranian vessel after engine trouble, while the US later sank the IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka on 4 March, killing at least 87 of the 130 sailors on board and widening the regional fallout beyond the Middle East.
📌 Indonesia bans social media and high-risk platforms for under-16s
Indonesia announced that children under 16 will be barred from using platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Bigo Live, and Roblox starting 28 March. The government said the move is meant to protect minors from pornography, cyberbullying, scams, and addiction, while rights groups warned that safeguards should also address platform design, privacy, and freedom of expression.
📊 Top Global Events – Mentions & Engagement
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International Cricket Council – 21.1M mentions & engagement
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Celtic F.C. – 1.2M mentions & engagement
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