Makana 360 Daily Report – August 8, 2025
📌 Finland urges tougher Russia sanctions — Finnish FM Elina Valtonen called on U.S. President Donald Trump to impose more sanctions on Russia, saying they could help end the Ukraine war as his deadline approaches. She also warned against Israeli expansion in Gaza and reaffirmed support for a two-state solution.
📌 Trump targets Russian oil buyers — Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods to penalize Russian oil importers, marking his first secondary sanction in term two. The move risks straining ties with India and China, disrupting oil supplies, and raising prices, with analysts doubting it will shift Putin’s stance.
📌 Oil faces steep weekly losses — Brent crude edged up to $66.64 and WTI to $64.06, but both were set for their sharpest weekly drops since June. New U.S. tariffs, weaker demand, and OPEC+ unwinding cuts fueled the decline, while speculation over a possible Trump–Putin meeting added market uncertainty.
📌 GPT-5 goes public — OpenAI released GPT-5 to all users, marking a return to its open-source ethos. The launch generated 2.8M mentions, reflecting massive global interest in AI’s next leap.
📌 Ballon d’Or 2025 buzz — The full list of nominees, awards, and schedule for football’s top individual honor drew 7.9M mentions, keeping the sport in the global spotlight ahead of the ceremony.
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