Eastern Mediterranean: Libya’s eastern parliament approved the 2019 maritime deal with Turkey, reversing its 2020 rejection and ending a political boycott of Ankara. The move could reshape regional ties, though Greece and Egypt have opposed the agreement. Defense Ties: Turkey has sent its defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to parliament for ratification. The agreement treats an attack on one member as an attack on all; Ankara is expected to contribute equipment and intelligence rather than troops. Border Security: Defense Minister Yaşar Güler said Turkish forces will remain in Syria and Iraq until border security is ensured, with their future status to be reassessed once threats are eliminated. Economic Outlook: S&P warns that the energy shock could add as much as seven percentage points to Turkey’s inflation this year and shave 0.4 points off growth. Fund Scandal: Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek says investors in troubled funds could receive interim payments of up to 1 million lira once pending legislation passes; authorities will seek repayment of gains tied to alleged market manipulation. Legal Pressure: Prosecutors are seeking sentences of up to 50 years for 22 former judges and prosecutors over alleged unlawful detentions.