Makana 360 Daily Insights:
📌 US military prepared to strike Iran, final decision pending
US forces are reportedly positioned to carry out strikes on Iran as early as this weekend, though President Donald Trump has not issued a final order. The White House reviewed military readiness following expanded US air and naval deployments in the Middle East, while indirect talks in Geneva yielded only broad principles with key details unresolved. The administration says diplomacy remains the preferred path, but military action is still under consideration as Iran fortifies nuclear sites and regional tensions rise.
📌 UK PM: “Nobody is above the law” over Andrew allegations
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said “nobody is above the law” when asked about new allegations involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He emphasized that decisions regarding questioning rest with the police. Authorities are assessing potential offences linked to Andrew’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, including whether sensitive documents were shared. Starmer reiterated that anyone with relevant information should testify before the appropriate US body. Andrew denies wrongdoing.
📌 South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to life in prison
A Seoul court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after convicting him of abuse of authority and orchestrating an insurrection tied to his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, though South Korea has not carried out executions since 1997. Yoon denies the charges and is expected to appeal, as the country debates institutional safeguards and accountability.
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