Makana 360 Daily Report – September 8, 2025
📌 Trump Eyes Gaza Deal After ‘Last Warning’ to Hamas — U.S. President Donald Trump declared this his final ultimatum to Hamas, saying Israel had accepted his terms for a Gaza hostage-release deal. Negotiations continue, with Hamas open to a full hostage swap in exchange for ending the war.
📌 U.S. Probes Chinese Malware in Trade Talks — Authorities investigate a malware-laden email linked to APT41, a Chinese intelligence-backed group. The phishing email, falsely attributed to Rep. John Moolenaar, targeted U.S. trade groups and agencies to glean insights into Trump’s trade negotiations with China.
📌 Japan’s PM Ishiba Resigns, Yen Slides — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s sudden resignation sent the yen down 0.5–0.7% against the dollar. Markets brace for possible successors like Sanae Takaichi, while a weak U.S. jobs report raises expectations of a Fed rate cut.
📌 NFL Spotlight — Travis Hunter’s Debut — Travis Hunter confirmed for his first NFL game, drawing massive engagement with 4.1M mentions.
📌 F1 Title Battle — McLaren Gains Edge — McLaren drivers secured a three-point swing in the F1 championship, intensifying the title race.
📌 VMAs — Lady Gaga’s Bold Performance — Lady Gaga stunned audiences with a performance themed “Dance for the Dead” at the 2025 MTV VMAs, gaining 3.7M engagements.
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