Makana360 Daily Report – August 25, 2025
📌 France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims: Paris will summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner after he alleged France was failing to combat rising antisemitism. In a Wall Street Journal letter to President Macron, Kushner described frequent assaults and synagogue vandalism, urging Macron to ease criticism of Israel. France rejected the remarks as interference, stressing that it is committed to fighting antisemitism. The clash comes as Macron announced plans to recognize Palestine in September, drawing sharp Israeli criticism.
📌 Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki: With sustained winds of 166 kph, Typhoon Kajiki forced Vietnam to evacuate more than 40,000 people, close airports and schools, and cancel flights. Authorities warned of floods and landslides as the storm approaches Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces, potentially affecting nearly 600,000 residents. Officials compared the storm’s danger to last year’s deadly Typhoon Yagi.
📌 Trump threatens troop deployment in Baltimore: US President Donald Trump threatened to send troops to Baltimore, comparing the city’s crime levels to Los Angeles. The move followed a clash with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, who invited Trump to a community “safety walk.” Democrats condemned the comments as authoritarian, while Moore dismissed them as “tone deaf and ignorant.” Around 2,000 troops are already in Washington, with 1,700 more positioned across 19 states.
📌 Sports & digital highlights: Real Madrid defeated Real Oviedo 3–0 in La Liga, drawing 1.5M engagements | Forza Horizon 6 rumors surged ahead of the Tokyo Game Show, generating 300K mentions.
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