NATO Summit Security & Protests: Turkey has tightened security in Ankara ahead of the July 7-8 NATO summit, with major road closures and the arrest of more than 100 anti-NATO protesters, including journalists, as leftist groups staged rallies in Ankara and Istanbul. Turkey’s Defense Push: Ankara is set to showcase its new Ay Yıldız Joint Headquarters, designed to unify command of land, naval and air forces, while the summit’s Defence Industry Forum spotlights Turkey’s fast-growing defense sector. US-Turkey Diplomacy: The White House says President Donald Trump will meet Ukraine’s Zelensky and Syria’s al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the summit, with follow-up plans to engage Russia. Ukraine War Spillover: Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv again on NATO’s eve, killing at least 11 and damaging apartment blocks, underscoring the pressure on summit diplomacy. LGBT Cruise Blocked: Turkish authorities temporarily barred the LGBT-themed cruise ship Scarlet Lady from calling at Istanbul and Kusadasi, citing “moral values,” forcing itinerary changes. Istanbul Sports Spotlight: Duke freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje led Team USA to the FIBA U17 title in Istanbul, earning MVP honors after a dominant final over Serbia.