Tobacco & Youth Health: A new report revisits tobacco’s “healing” myth and warns how modern marketing—bright devices, sweet flavors, sleek designs and social media—keeps recruiting young people into nicotine addiction. South Caucasus Cooperation: Türkiye, Georgia and Azerbaijan are set for a trilateral foreign ministers meeting in Istanbul, with plans to deepen transport, connectivity, energy security and trade amid regional tensions. Hejaz Railway to Oman: Türkiye’s transport minister says the historic Hejaz Railway will be modernized and extended toward Oman to build an alternative route linked to Hormuz, alongside progress on major corridor road plans. Climate/Heat Risk: A study highlights how extreme heat is pushing “coolcation” travel trends, while research also explores how people seek relief during heatwaves. Waste & Circularity: Turkey’s Deposit Return System is set to roll out across provinces from July, aiming to cut litter and boost recycling. Wildlife Research: Ohio State University students are studying turkey populations in Turkey-related fieldwork across the US, reflecting broader concerns about declining wildlife numbers. World Cup Visa Tensions: Iran’s football federation accuses the US of “vindictive behavior” after visa denials for key staff, complicating preparations for the tournament.