Makana 360 Daily Report – August 22, 2025 📌 Trump hints at TikTok deadline extension — After joining the app himself, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he may extend the September 17 divestment deadline, saying American investors are ready to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations. While downplaying national security concerns, the move underscores Trump’s political flexibility...
📢 Makana 360 Daily Report – August 21, 2025 📌 DeepSeek releases upgraded model with domestic chip support — Chinese AI startup DeepSeek launches its V3.1 model optimized for Chinese-made chips, offering faster processing and hybrid inference. The update signals China’s push toward tech independence, though global expansion may face challenges due to privacy concerns....
📢 Makana 360 Daily Report – August 20, 2025 📌 U.S. eyes equity in chipmakers — The Commerce Department considers taking stakes in Intel, Nvidia, TSMC, and Samsung in exchange for CHIPS Act funding. Talks include a potential 10% stake in Intel, sparking debate over taxpayer risks versus strategic returns. 📌 UK inflation climbs to...
Makana 360 Daily Report – August 19, 2025 📌 Thailand launches crypto-to-baht pilot — The government introduces an 18-month scheme enabling foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrencies into Thai baht for local spending, capped at 550,000 baht (~$16,950), to revive the tourism sector. 📌 Oil prices ease — Brent slips to $66.5 and WTI near $63.4...
Makana 360 Daily Report – August 18, 2025 📌 Foxconn & SoftBank Partner in Ohio — The two tech giants launch the “Stargate” project to build U.S. data center infrastructure, aiming to boost cloud capacity and create local jobs. 📌 Trump: No NATO for Ukraine, No Crimea Return — The former president claims Zelensky can...
Makana 360 Daily Report – August 17, 2025 📌 Hamas Rejects Gaza Relocation Plan — Hamas denounces Israel’s relocation proposal as “genocide and displacement,” warning of catastrophic humanitarian fallout amid destruction, 61,000+ deaths, and a worsening hunger crisis. 📌 Zelenskiy in Washington — President Zelenskiy meets Trump as European leaders join to secure U.S. guarantees....
Makana 360 Daily Report – August 16, 2025 📌 Zelenskiy to Visit Washington — After the stalled Trump-Putin summit, Zelenskiy heads to Washington to push for trilateral talks and U.S. support. Resolution remains uncertain. 📌 Europe Backs Ukraine — European leaders reaffirm support and demand strong security guarantees, potentially clashing with U.S. pressure for a...
Makana 360 Daily Report – August 15, 2025 📌 India Boosts Farmers & Self-Reliance — PM Modi cuts GST and supports farmers amid U.S. tariff pressures; India may seek new trade partners and expand local production. 📌 Chinese Diplomats Detained — Liu Jianchao and Sun Haiyan questioned, signaling uncertainty and possible internal power struggles in...
Makana 360 Daily Report – August 14, 2025 📌 Trump Threatens Russia — Trump warns of “severe consequences” if Putin blocks Ukraine peace. Europe insists Ukraine must be included; eastern advances raise Kyiv’s pressure. 📌 Washington Police Under Federal Control — Trump deploys 800 National Guard troops, citing crime spikes despite declining stats. Moves spark...
Makana 360 Daily Report – August 13, 2025 📌 Israel Bombards Gaza City — Israeli airstrikes kill 11, while Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks. Over 61,000 Palestinians killed, with growing international pressure for aid access. 📌 Ukraine, Sidelined in Trump-Putin Summit — Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine ahead of...