NATO Politics in Ankara: Trump wrapped up the NATO summit in Turkey amid sharp public feuds and disagreements over military spending, Iran and Ukraine, highlighting a widening political divide inside the alliance. Black Sea Security: Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is ready to engage in a Black Sea security mechanism after Ukraine’s peace process, while keeping diplomacy as the route to a sustainable settlement. Heat and Energy Demand: New reporting shows Europe’s household energy use for cooling has nearly doubled since 2018, driven by record heatwaves—an issue that will hit Turkey’s region through higher power demand and cooling costs. AI and Speech Rights: Meta’s Oversight Board warns major AI systems may refuse to criticize restrictive governments, raising concerns that AI could amplify state influence over online expression. Digital Gender Violence: Turkey’s translation of a UN Women/SVRI report spotlights rising technology-facilitated abuse, including AI-generated sexual content and online stalking, calling for stronger survivor-centered protections. Electricity Links in the Eastern Med: Cyprus and Lebanon agreed with the World Bank to study connecting their power grids, aiming to boost energy security and sustainable development.