Turkey–Israel Tensions: Israel says its strike on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur airbase targeted a growing Turkish security threat, while Syria and Turkey deny any Turkish buildup and say talks with Israel should resume soon despite “no trust.” Regional Security: Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca mutual defense pact, with Tehran saying the offer is under review. Cyber & Energy: Iran-linked hackers are blamed for a cyberattack that shut a UK power plant’s generator for days, raising concerns about attacks on critical infrastructure. Diplomacy & Deconfliction: Syria’s foreign minister says security negotiations with Israel were frozen since the Iran war but are expected to restart, as the U.S. pushes for a Turkey–Israel–Syria mechanism to prevent clashes. Local Economy: Çubuk pickles from Ankara’s district—“green gold”—are expanding globally after recognition steps including a geographical indication push toward the EU. Culture & Society: Türkiye’s Family Ministry offers free counseling across all 81 provinces to strengthen family communication and unity.