NATO Summit Fallout: Turkey’s NATO host week in Ankara stayed in the headlines as President Trump flew home using an older Air Force One after leaving the Qatari-gifted jet behind, renewing security questions amid fresh US-Iran tensions. US-Turkey Defense Talks: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is pushing for sanctions relief and a path back to F-35s, stressing there should be no defense-industry limits between allies. S-400 to Gulf? The Kremlin confirmed it is in contact with Turkey over the fate of Russia’s S-400s, with Turkish reports saying Ankara may transfer them to a Gulf state to unlock F-35 access. Cyprus Energy: Cyprus condemned a Turkey–Turkish Cypriot MoU for a natural gas pipeline, calling it a violation of international law. Rights Under Pressure: A prominent Turkish human rights defender’s X account was blocked after NATO protest posts, as detentions and restrictions continued around the summit. Migration Crackdown: Turkey detained 19,574 Afghan migrants in the first half of 2026, the highest group among undocumented apprehensions. Women’s Safety: A June report says 31 women were killed by men and 31 died under suspicious circumstances in Turkey. LGBTQ+ Cruise Denials: A Virgin Voyages LGBTQ+ cruise was turned away by Turkey and later blocked in Egypt, triggering reroutes and public backlash.