Artemis Accords: Türkiye signed the Artemis Accords in Washington as the 71st signatory, aligning its growing civil space plans with peaceful Moon and Mars exploration rules. AI Infrastructure: At GITEX Ai Türkiye, the government spotlighted a push toward 1GW of data-centre capacity by 2030, backed by billions in private investment for cloud and high-performance computing. Defence Tech & Industry: Turkey’s Defence Ministry praised Baykar’s drone ecosystem and exports, while AFRIDEX 2026 in Lagos unveiled a 26-partner media programme to boost coverage of African capability and emerging defence tech. Wildlife Crime: A report warns tiger trafficking prosecutions in Southeast Asia are weak, with fewer than half of arrests leading to penalties—leaving the illegal trade with little deterrence. Environment & Transport: Shipping groups urged the EU to recognize compliant non-OECD ship-recycling yards, arguing capacity shortages could undermine safer, cleaner end-of-life ship handling. Local Governance & Water: A town is pushing to release a $500,000 earmark for dredging Middle Pond in Massachusetts, aiming to tackle long-running waterway problems. Public Order: İstanbul banned Anyma’s Sept. 12 concert after social media backlash over “satanic” imagery claims.