Makana 360 Daily Report – September 12, 2025
📌 Tens of Thousands Join Pro-Palestinian March in New Zealand — Between 20,000 and 50,000 people marched in Auckland during a “March for Humanity,” marking the country’s largest rally since the Gaza war escalation in October 2023. Protesters demanded sanctions on Israel and recognition of Palestine. New Zealand’s prime minister condemned Israeli actions in Gaza as “utterly appalling,” highlighting rising political and public pressure.
📌 Trump Hosts Qatari Prime Minister After Israeli Strike in Doha — Former U.S. President Donald Trump met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in New York after an Israeli attack in Doha targeting Hamas leaders. Trump criticized the strike, contacted Israeli PM Netanyahu, and reassured Qatar it wouldn’t happen again. Al-Thani also met Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss Qatar’s mediator role and defense cooperation.
📌 Nepal Sets March 2026 Elections, Appoints Interim PM — Nepal’s parliament was dissolved and elections set for March 5, 2026, after mass anti-corruption protests. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was named interim prime minister, becoming Nepal’s first woman PM. The protests, largely youth-led, erupted over a social media ban and government scandals, leaving 51 dead and over 1,300 injured before the ban was lifted.
📌 Calvin Klein with BTS’s Jungkook Campaign — A Calvin Klein campaign featuring Jungkook from BTS generated 6.2M mentions and engagements across digital platforms, reflecting high global influence.
📌 Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Launch Buzz — Anticipation for the upcoming Pokémon video game reached about 3.1M mentions and engagements online, highlighting strong fan excitement.
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