NATO Summit Watch: The July 7-8 NATO meeting in Ankara will be Türkiye’s second summit hosting stint, with U.S. President Trump signaling he wants to “make Türkiye extremely happy,” as Washington moves ahead with a reported $700M+ jet engine plan and broader defense deals. Armenian Genocide Row: Israel’s cabinet unanimously approved recognizing the Armenian Genocide, a move Ankara calls a malicious attempt to cover up crimes and a political rebuke to Türkiye’s long-standing position. Istanbul Rights & Protest: Turkish police detained dozens at Istanbul Pride despite a ban, including a journalist with a valid press card, as organizers vowed to keep demonstrating. World Cup Focus: The Round of 32 is set after the group stage, with the U.S. advancing despite a 3-2 loss to Türkiye, and attention now turning to the knockout matchups. Defense Tech: Leonardo and Baykar completed first test flights linking the M-346 with Baykar’s KIZILELMA UCAV to evaluate crewed-uncrewed teaming. Culture & Heritage: Türkiye has officially registered the Battlefield of Granikos in Çanakkale as a protected historical site tied to Alexander the Great’s early campaign.