NATO & Diplomacy: Turkey hosted a high-profile NATO summit in Ankara, but analysts say the show of unity masked deep divisions over defense spending, Iran and Ukraine, with U.S.-Spain friction still simmering. Judicial Reform: Türkiye’s parliament approved the 12th judicial package, tightening timelines in civil cases and expanding video hearings, while leaving several previously planned social-media and gender-related measures for separate bills. Energy & Trade Routes: Turkey and Iraq are moving toward a 12-month extension of the Iraq-Türkiye crude pipeline deal to keep Ceyhan exports flowing as Hormuz risks push demand for bypass routes. AI & Speech Controls: A Meta Oversight Board study warns AI chatbots may “censor by proxy,” refusing criticism of restrictive governments more often than permissive ones. Housing Market: Home sales rose 15.8% in June, with mortgage-backed purchases surging 72.1%, while foreign buying also rebounded. Business & Industry: EDGE agreed to acquire Brazil’s AKAER to expand aerospace engineering and unmanned aviation capabilities. Sports Integrity: Turkish authorities detained 19 football club executives in an illegal betting and match-fixing probe. Legal Crackdowns: Courts ordered arrests tied to the 2009 Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu helicopter crash, with prosecutors linking the case to FETÖ.