Turkish Politics: Ousted CHP leader Özgür Özel says he will resign and launch a new party, aiming to become the main opposition after a court removed him and reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Cyprus Diplomacy: Turkish Cypriot “foreign minister” Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu met Turkey’s deputy foreign minister in Nicosia, criticizing the “new initiative” for Cyprus talks as UN chief Guterres prepares a visit. Security & Courts: Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludağ was re-arrested in Turkey over social media posts, renewing concerns about press freedom and judicial independence. Defense Talks: Turkey’s defense minister confirmed Ankara is discussing the future of Russian S-400 systems with third countries, signaling possible steps to resolve the long-running F-35/S-400 dispute with the US. Energy & Shipping: Mediators including Turkey are pushing Washington and Tehran toward a 10-day truce to clarify navigation rules in the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices react to renewed tensions. Business & Aviation: Turkish Airlines joined the SAFFA Fund to expand sustainable aviation fuel production, aligning with its sustainability and supply-chain goals. Sports: Bursaspor confirmed Kelechi Iheanacho’s €1.4m-a-year deal on a three-year contract after his Celtic exit.