PKK Disarmament Watch: PKK senior figure Cemil Bayik says Turkey’s new law on surrender and reintegration won’t work without political reforms, warning the process could stall unless democratic steps are clearly linked to disarmament. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt, Cyprus and Greece are set for a trilateral summit in El Alamein, seen as a coordinated message to Ankara amid wider Mediterranean tensions and energy/security agenda items. Palestine Position: Eight Muslim countries including Turkey condemned Israeli calls for further displacement from Gaza, reiterating that Palestinians cannot be removed “under any label” and backing a sovereign Palestinian state. US Sanctions Ankara: The US Treasury designated Istanbul-based Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi and two subsidiaries over alleged Iran-linked financial activity, escalating pressure on Tehran’s “lifelines” in Turkey. Economy Update: Turkey cut its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% while keeping disinflation as the priority in a new 2029-running medium-term program. Sports (Istanbul): Turkey won the 2026 Women’s European Volleyball Championship in Istanbul, beating Italy in a tie-break at the Sinan Erdem Dome.