Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump’s dispute with MerzThe US Defense Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to twelve months, amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. The Pentagon said the decision...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?Banksy installed a new statue in Waterloo Place in central London during the early hours, using a low-loader truck, lifting equipment, and an experienced crew to complete the operation quickly. The artwork shows a suited man stepping forward while a...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 Royal visit boosts UK-US diplomacy, but long-term impact remains uncertainKing Charles and Queen Camilla received a warm reception in Washington, raising hopes in London for stronger UK-US relations. President Donald Trump praised Britain as one of America’s closest allies, while the King called for continued cooperation on defence, Ukraine,...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 King Charles’ US visit aims to revive tiesKing Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the United States is intended to renew UK-US relations at a time of political tension and heightened security concerns following the recent shooting incident in Washington. The visit is expected to proceed with only...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 Trump unharmed after shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ DinnerPresident Donald Trump was unharmed after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, prompting Secret Service agents to evacuate him along with senior officials. The suspect, identified by US media as 31-year-old Cole...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: Global News & Digital Trends 📌 US navy attacks and seizes an Iranian cargo ship ahead of planned peace talks in PakistanThe United States said it intercepted and seized an Iranian cargo ship that allegedly tried to breach the blockade on Iranian ports. President Donald Trump said the vessel ignored repeated...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: Global News & Digital Trends 📌 Pope Leo addresses his clash with Trump and says the “debate” is not the focus of his Africa tripPope Leo said his criticism of “tyrants” who spend billions on war was not aimed personally at Donald Trump, explaining that the remarks had been written before...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 The extreme positions Trump proposes — and Republicans increasingly embraceThis analysis argues that Donald Trump has repeatedly advanced ideas once considered politically beyond the pale, while a growing share of Republican voters appears increasingly willing to accept them. Drawing on recent polling, the report says support within the Republican base...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with the oil crisisJapan pledged $10 billion to help Asian countries, especially in Southeast Asia, secure oil and energy supplies as the region faces disruption from the Iran war. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the initiative after a virtual meeting with...
Makana 360 Daily Insights: 📌 Global economy at risk of recession if the Iran war persists, IMF warnsThe International Monetary Fund warned that if the US-Israel-Iran war continues and energy prices remain elevated, the global economy could move dangerously close to recession. In its worst-case scenario, global growth could fall below 2% in 2026, while...