Gaza Flotilla Clash: Turkey condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off Cyprus as “a new act of piracy,” saying the fleet carried aid and included citizens from about 40 countries, while Israel claims it was a “provocation.” Drug Smuggling Crackdown: Bulgaria’s border authorities seized nearly 48 kg of cocaine worth over €4.4 million at Kapitan Andreevo, after finding packages hidden in a truck’s fuel tank. Human Smuggling Case: A Turkish citizen was detained in Bulgaria for allegedly transporting 15 foreign nationals by boat near Sinemorets. Regional War Pressure: Erdoğan warned the Iran war has reached destructive levels for the global economy, as Germany’s foreign minister said Turkey can influence both Ukraine and Iran. Security at Home: A gunman killed four and injured eight in a Mersin-area attack, triggering a major manhunt. NATO Air Shield: Germany plans to deploy a Patriot unit to Türkiye under NATO, replacing a US element. Tech & Culture: Roblox named its first Chief Growth Officer to push international growth, while Meta rolled out Instagram safety guidance for parents.