Makana360 Daily Report – August 24, 2025
📌 Russia accuses Ukraine of nuclear site drone attacks: Russia blamed Ukraine for fires at a nuclear power plant in Kursk and at the Ust-Luga port following drone strikes. No injuries were reported, and radiation levels remain normal. Ukraine has not commented. The incidents coincided with Ukraine’s Independence Day, where President Zelensky reiterated the fight for sovereignty. US envoy Keith Kellogg and Canada’s PM Mark Carney attended the celebrations, with King Charles praising Ukrainians’ resilience and calling for lasting peace.
📌 Illinois governor criticizes Trump’s Chicago troop plan: Governor JB Pritzker called President Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago an “abuse of power,” emphasizing that there is no emergency. Chicago’s mayor warned it could escalate tensions, while polls show strong local opposition. Trump hinted at declaring a national emergency and requested $2B in funding for urban improvements.
📌 Bolsonaro planned asylum request to Argentina: Brazil’s federal police revealed that former President Jair Bolsonaro sought political asylum in Argentina following a raid on his home over coup allegations. Bolsonaro reportedly spent two nights at the Hungarian Embassy in Brasília, raising suspicion he aimed to avoid arrest. The Supreme Court gave his legal team 48 hours to justify the asylum request and clarify other breaches of his house arrest conditions.
📌 Sports & gaming highlights: Rumors about Roblox shutting down sparked massive engagement, exceeding 3M digital mentions globally. In the Premier League, Arsenal thrashed Leeds 5-0 but suffered injuries to Ødegaard and Saka, sparking concern among fans ahead of key fixtures.
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