Turkey–Saudi Connectivity: Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu says Ankara and Riyadh want a rail link that reaches Turkey via Jordan and Syria within 3–4 years, with an initial phase to move freight, oil, gas and passengers toward Europe; a feasibility study is expected and other Gulf states could join later. US–Iran Deal & Energy Shock: Trump says a US-Iran peace agreement is “very close,” with Strait of Hormuz reopening and US naval blockade easing; Turkey is flagged as facing major costs from the Hormuz disruption, with an energy think-tank estimating billions in higher oil and gas import bills. Diplomacy in the Background: Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar spoke with Turkey’s Hakan Fidan, welcoming “encouraging progress” toward US-Iran understanding, while mediators including Turkey are credited with narrowing gaps. EU Trade/Geopolitics: A new EU sanctions package targeting Russia-linked entities could complicate ratification of an EU–India trade deal, with officials citing listings that include companies tied to multiple countries including Turkey. TIKA–Bangladesh Cooperation: Bangladesh’s ambassador urged TIKA to deepen long-term cooperation in areas like vocational training, digital transformation, renewable energy and healthcare capacity building. World Cup Business Angle: Australia’s 2-0 win over Türkiye in Group D is drawing attention from Turkish fans and watch-party economies, while brand campaigns are leaning into match-day rituals across Turkey and other markets.