Makana 360 Daily Report – 21 November 2025 📌 Energy – Oil Prices Continue to Fall Under Ukraine Peace PressureOil prices continued to decline for a third straight session, as growing U.S. pressure for a political settlement between Russia and Ukraine raised expectations of higher future supply. Brent fell to around $79 per barrel and...
Makana 360 Daily Report – 20 November 2025 📌 Europe – Pushback on U.S. Peace Plan for Ukraine European countries pushed back against a reported U.S.-backed peace plan that would require Ukraine to cede more territory and accept limits on its armed forces, terms many allies see as close to capitulation. Reuters sources say Washington...
Makana 360 Daily Report – 19 November 2025 📌 France – Louvre Crown Jewels HeistFrench authorities continue to investigate the 19 October 2025 heist at the Louvre, where thieves stole eight pieces of the French Crown Jewels worth around €88 million in a raid lasting under eight minutes. One suspect was arrested at Charles de...
Makana 360 Daily Report – November 18, 2025 📌 Ukraine: Russian drones strike the city of Dnipro, damaging the Suspilne public radio newsroom and Dnipro Radio building. The nighttime attack caused fires and structural damage but no casualties. Regional officials reported two injuries and damage to apartments and infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk. Suspilne released images of...
Makana 360 Daily Report – November 17, 2025 📌 Ukraine: Russian missile strike on Balakliia in the Kharkiv region kills three and injures 10 (including teenagers), hitting residential buildings and cars in the city centre amid ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure. 📌 US–Russia Sanctions: Donald Trump says Republicans are drafting a bill to impose severe...
📢 Makana 360 Daily Report – November 16, 2025 English 16 NOV Daily Monitoring… 📌 Ukraine: Kyiv pushes to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia to free around 1,200 Ukrainians, using Turkey and the UAE as mediators; a humanitarian priority that hinges on Moscow’s response and aims for releases before Christmas and New Year. 📌 Europe...
Makana 360 Daily Report – November 15, 2025 📌 China Finds Bigger Role as U.S. Skips Brazil Climate SummitWith the United States absent from COP30 in Belem, Brazil, China has stepped into the center of global climate diplomacy. Its large pavilion, prominent clean energy executives, and active diplomatic engagement now occupy roles once led by...
Makana 360 Daily Report – November 14, 2025 📌 China’s Economy Shows Weakest Growth in Over a YearChina’s October data signaled renewed slowdown, with factory output rising just 4.9% and retail sales 2.9% – the weakest pace in over a year. The figures underscore mounting pressure on Beijing as Trump’s tariff war hits exports while...
Makana 360 Daily Report – November 13, 2025 📌 EU Court Adviser Supports Spanish Amnesty for Catalan SeparatistsThe EU’s Advocate General has recommended upholding Spain’s controversial amnesty law for those involved in Catalonia’s separatist push, stating that it does not violate EU laws and is part of a genuine political reconciliation. The law, passed by...
Makana 360 Daily Report – November 12, 2025 📌 Xi Jinping Pitches Closer Ties to Spain’s King Felipe VI Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Spain’s King Felipe VI to discuss closer economic ties, with Xi offering a vision of cooperation with “great global influence.” The meeting highlighted Spain’s support within the EU and potential...