Security Crackdown: Turkey arrested 119 people across about 30 provinces over alleged ties to Islamic State, accusing suspects of membership, online propaganda and fundraising via intermediaries disguised as charities, with gendarmerie raids and seized documents and digital material. Energy & Trade: Turkey and Iraq are close to signing a one-year extension of the 1973 Iraq–Turkey crude pipeline deal, due to expire July 27, to keep oil flowing from Kirkuk to Ceyhan as Iraq seeks alternatives amid Strait of Hormuz disruption. Diplomacy & Defense: Reports say Turkey is exploring transferring its Russian S-400 systems to the UAE to help mend ties with Washington and potentially re-enter the F-35 program, though re-export approvals and political backlash remain hurdles. Football (Istanbul): Beşiktaş rejected a €7 million bid for Wilfred Ndidi, holding out for about €10 million, while the club also pushes talks to sign Mohamed Salah. Regional Focus: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development backed a 6MW solar plant in Kahramanmaraş to support Syrian refugee response camps with heating and cooling needs.