Makana 360 Daily Report – September 17, 2025
📌 IAEA Warns After Shelling Near Zaporizhzhia Plant — The International Atomic Energy Agency reported hearing gunfire and seeing smoke near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Artillery shells landed about 400 meters from the site’s diesel fuel storage. While no damage was recorded, Director General Rafael Grossi warned of the persistent dangers to nuclear safety. The incidents highlight the fragile security environment and urgent need for de-escalation.
📌 U.S.-China Deal Keeps TikTok Running — Washington and Beijing reached a framework agreement to keep TikTok operational in the U.S. by spinning off its U.S. business into a company 80% owned by American investors. ByteDance retains a minority stake of about 19.9%, with the compliance deadline extended to December 16. U.S. authorities will oversee data, though key Chinese-linked features like the algorithm remain licensed, fueling ongoing concerns.
📌 UN Relocates Yemen Office to Aden — The United Nations moved its resident coordinator’s office from Sanaa to Aden after Houthi forces detained 18 UN staff. The office will still cover all of Yemen, including visits to Sanaa. The internationally recognized government welcomed the shift, but the move may complicate cooperation with Houthi-controlled areas and risk slowing aid delivery.
📌 Meta Unveils New Devices at Connect 2025 — Meta showcased its new Ray-Ban display glasses and Oakley Meta Vanguard sports eyewear at Meta Connect 2025. The event drew over 3M mentions and engagements online, underscoring global interest in wearable tech.
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