Makana 360 Daily Report – July 16, 2025
📌 China’s “dual-speed” economy — Despite China’s strong Q2 2025 growth of 5.2%, workers face wage cuts, salary delays, and side hustles to stay afloat. Civil servants and teachers report growing financial strain, highlighting weak domestic demand and income inequality. The contrast between booming exports and internal hardship is fueling debate over economic reform.
📌 Trump: “Don’t strike Moscow” — Former President Donald Trump advised Ukrainian leader Zelenskiy not to target Moscow, despite prior behind-the-scenes requests. Trump gave Putin 50 days to agree to a ceasefire or face harsh sanctions, including secondary tariffs, while offering missile support to Ukraine.
📌 Air India crash: cockpit confusion — Preliminary findings from the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171 show pilots were confused as both engines failed just after takeoff. The Boeing 787’s fuel switches moved to “cutoff,” causing a fatal crash in Ahmedabad. No mechanical faults were found; investigations continue.
📌 Fortnite’s next big drop — Epic Games confirms Fantastic Four skins will be added to Fortnite, one of the most demanded crossovers. Fan anticipation pushes the game back into the digital spotlight, trending with 2.9M mentions.
📌 Liverpool linked to Isak — Rumors heat up as Liverpool reportedly eyes a move for striker Alexander Isak, generating over 1.5 million social media mentions. The buzz signals possible transfer shake-ups ahead of the new Premier League season.
📌 Emmy nominations out — The 2025 Primetime Emmy nominees are officially in, spotlighting top contenders and major shows. The announcement drove over 2.5 million media engagements, reflecting high public interest in entertainment trends.
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