Makana 360 Daily Insights: Global News & Digital Trends 📌 Iran reinforces Kharg Island defenses against a possible US ground assaultIran has strengthened and booby-trapped Kharg Island amid concerns that the United States could try to seize it as leverage against Tehran and over the Strait of Hormuz. The island is strategically critical because it...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: Global News & Digital Trends 📌 Oil rises as Gulf supply disruption persists and Iran denies US talksOil prices rebounded after the previous day’s drop as markets continued reacting to supply disruption in the Gulf and Iran’s denial that any talks with Washington had taken place. The report notes that Brent...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: Global News & Digital Trends 📌 Europe and Japan ready to help steady energy markets and secure key chokepointsEuropean powers and Japan said they are prepared to help stabilize energy markets and support efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after escalating tit-for-tat strikes on Gulf energy facilities deepened the US–Israeli...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 King Charles visit in doubt as Trump rebukes Britain over Iran war stanceDoubts are growing in Britain over a possible visit by King Charles to Washington after President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of London over its cautious position on the war with Iran. Although Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 Katz says Israel killed Iran’s security chief as Tehran keeps striking Gulf neighboursIsrael’s Defence Minister said Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief, and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani were killed in overnight airstrikes, though Tehran has not confirmed the claims. At the same time, Iran continued missile attacks on Israel and Gulf...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 Wary allies show there’s no quick fix to Trump’s Iran crisisPresident Donald Trump’s call for NATO allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz has triggered broad criticism, as many European governments view NATO as a defensive alliance, not one meant to follow a member into a war of choice....
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 Iranians tell BBC Tehran’s targeting of Gulf states is no surpriseIranian officials told the BBC that Tehran’s attacks on Gulf countries are part of a broader strategy to pressure the global economy as the war expands. While Iran denies targeting civilians, concerns are rising across the Gulf—especially in the UAE...
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...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991China lowered its annual economic growth target to 4.5%–5%, the lowest since 1991, amid domestic and global economic pressures. The announcement came during the country’s major political gathering, the Two Sessions, where Premier Li Qiang outlined the early framework of China’s 15th Five-Year...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug traffickingUS and Ecuadorean forces have begun joint operations against organizations involved in drug trafficking, the US Southern Command announced. The move follows President Daniel Noboa declaring a “new phase” in Ecuador’s war on drug cartels, noting that about 70% of the...