Cyprus Ferry Disaster: A Turkish deep-sea rescue team has begun pinpointing the wreck of a capsized ferry off Kyrenia, where at least eight people died and 20 remain missing; the vessel sank to about 500 metres and the captain and crew have been arrested as investigations continue. Istanbul Education Policy: Istanbul Governor Davut Gül has ordered prayer rooms to be opened in schools, saying it supports students’ religious needs and keeps education running smoothly. Foreign Students Scrutiny: A report says some Istanbul private universities are cutting international tuition by up to 90% while marketing study as a route to legal residency and work permissions, raising questions about subsidies and visa loopholes. Regional Diplomacy: Turkey’s Erdoğan attended the SCO+ meeting in Bishkek, where leaders signed the Bishkek Declaration and discussed reducing reliance on the dollar and sanctions. Turkey–Armenia Peace: Erdoğan told Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev that Turkey will keep contributing to peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Maritime Industry: Norway’s GMI doubled its hydrogen bulker plan, with two newbuilds ordered at Turkey’s Chowgule and Gelibolu yards.