19 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Insights:  📌 US military prepared to strike Iran, final decision pendingUS 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...

18 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Insights: Global News & Digital Trends 📌 Microsoft on track to invest $50 billion in AI across the “Global South”Microsoft announced it is on pace to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to expand AI adoption in developing and emerging economies, referred to as the “Global South.” The pledge...

16 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Insights: Global News & Digital Trends 📌 Trump’s “new world order” reshapes Europe’s defense postureMunich’s city center is now filled with bold drone and defense advertisements, reflecting Germany’s shifting mindset as Europeans feel increasingly threatened by Russia, China, and an unpredictable United States. Bavaria has emerged as Germany’s defense-tech hub, focusing on...

15 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Insights: Global News & Digital Trends 📌 Iran signals potential energy, mining, and aircraft deals in US talksAn Iranian diplomat said Tehran is seeking a nuclear agreement with Washington that delivers rapid economic benefits for both sides ahead of a second round of negotiations. Iran has proposed cooperation in oil and gas,...

12 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 Trump says no “definitive” agreement with Netanyahu; US–Iran talks to continuePresident Donald Trump said his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu produced no final agreement on how to proceed with Iran, but emphasized that U.S. negotiations with Tehran will continue in pursuit of a deal. Netanyahu urged that any...

11 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Insights:  📌 US mounts mobile missile launchers in Qatar as Iran tensions riseSatellite-image analysis shows U.S. forces at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar placed Patriot missiles on mobile truck launchers as tensions with Iran escalated since January, enabling faster repositioning for defense or potential strikes. Imagery comparing Jan. 17 and Feb....

10 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Insights:  📌 Munich Security Report warns of Trump as a “demolition man” of the world orderThe Munich Security Report 2026 warns the world is entering “wrecking-ball politics” led by U.S. President Donald Trump, placing severe strain on the post-1945 international order. It argues his approach could replace principled cooperation with transactional deals,...

09 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Insights:  📌 Trump’s Growing Volatility Putting the World on EdgePresident Trump, once known for his disciplined approach, has become more erratic and unpredictable in his second term. His actions, including controversial comments and policies, reflect a growing gap between his personal whims and the reality of domestic and international political landscapes, creating...

08 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Insights:  📌 Japan – PM Takaichi’s party projected to win big in snap electionNHK exit polls project Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party securing a large lower-house majority—potentially over 300 seats—strengthening governing capacity and possibly pushing the ruling coalition toward a two-thirds threshold in the chamber. 📌 Australia – Opposition coalition...

07 February – Daily Monitoring

Makana 360 Daily Report – 07 Feb 2026 📌 Trump threatens tariffs on countries trading with IranPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order warning of additional tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran (citing 25% as an example), alongside fresh sanctions targeting entities linked to Iranian oil and petrochemical trade—while U.S.–Iran talks in Oman...