Makana 360 Daily Report – 03 Feb 2026 📌 US – Donald Trump urges Republicans to “nationalize” future electionsTrump called on Republicans to “take over” voting administration in about 15 locations, following an Federal Bureau of Investigation search of an elections office in Fulton County tied to a U.S. Department of Justice effort to seize...
Makana 360 Daily Report – 02 Feb 2026 📌 Gaza/Egypt – Rafah crossing partially reopens after nearly two yearsRafah crossing partially reopened, allowing limited movement under phase one of a US-brokered ceasefire. The European Union is operating the crossing with Egypt and partners, with reports suggesting an initial cap of about 50 people per day...
Makana 360 Daily Report – 01 Feb 2026 📌 Iran – Regional war warning as tensions riseAyatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any United States attack could ignite a wider regional conflict, as Washington builds up forces, including the USS Abraham Lincoln operating in the Arabian Sea. Donald Trump said talks were “serious,” while Iranian officials...
Makana 360 Daily Report – January 31, 2026 India (Banking / Privatization – IDBI Bank Sale):Reuters reports India set Feb. 5, 2026 as the deadline for bidders to submit financial bids to acquire IDBI Bank, moving its privatization into the final stage. Reserve Bank of India cleared three bidders—Fairfax Financial Holdings, Emirates NBD Kotak Mahindra...
Makana 360 Daily Report – January 30, 2026 United Nations (Funding / Institutional Risk):U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned member states the U.N. faces an “imminent financial collapse,” driven by unpaid assessed contributions and budget rules that require returning unspent funds. Reuters notes the U.S. (the largest contributor) has cut voluntary funding and withheld mandatory payments...
Makana 360 Daily Report – January 29, 2026 United States / Iran (Security & Regional Escalation): Reuters reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing military options against Iran, including targeted strikes intended to reignite domestic protests following a crackdown. While broader attacks on Iran’s missile and nuclear infrastructure are also under discussion, officials...
📢 Makana 360 Daily Report – January 28, 2026 📌 Gaza (Hamas / Post-war Governance): Hamas is reportedly pushing to keep influence in post-war Gaza by integrating its ~10,000-strong police force into a new U.S.-backed technocratic body (NCAG). This could become a major friction point with Israel, especially as disarmament talks approach under an October...
📢 Makana 360 Daily Report – January 27, 2026 📌 Gaza (Hamas / Post-war Governance): Hamas is reportedly pushing to keep influence in post-war Gaza by integrating its ~10,000-strong police force into a new U.S.-backed technocratic body (NCAG). This could become a major friction point with Israel, especially as disarmament talks approach under an October...
📢 Makana 360 Daily Report – January 26, 2026 📌 Ukraine (Zelenskiy / Security Guarantees): Zelenskiy says a U.S. security-guarantees document for Ukraine is “100% ready,” awaiting partner confirmation to sign, then moving to the U.S. Congress and Ukraine’s parliament for ratification. 📌 Ukraine–Russia Talks (Abu Dhabi): U.S.-mediated talks made some progress but ended...
📢 Makana 360 Daily Report – January 25, 2026 📌 Kyiv, Ukraine: Around 1,700 apartment blocks in Kyiv still lack heating after a Russian missile-and-drone strike, with repairs ongoing in subzero temperatures; wider attacks continue to hit civilian and energy infrastructure. 📌 Ukraine-Russia Talks (Abu Dhabi): US-brokered talks ended without a deal, but both sides...