Halkbank Capital Raise: Türkiye’s state lender Halkbank has applied to the Capital Markets Board (SPK) for approval of a secondary public offering tied to a planned 25% capital increase, aiming to lift issued capital from 7.18bn lira to 8.98bn lira, with proceeds earmarked for loans to the real sector and banking operations. Syria Finance Push: Syria is moving to modernize its payment system after approving a new electronic payments framework, as regional de-escalation talks continue following Israeli strikes near the Turkish border. Ankara’s Syria Warning: Türkiye condemned Israel’s ongoing attacks on Syria at the UN, calling them violations of sovereignty and urging an end to escalation. SDF Dissolution Fallout: Turkey welcomed the dissolution of the YPG-led SDF, while reports say a PKK-linked commander fled from Syria to Turkey. Nepal Floods: A fresh surge in Nepal’s flood and landslide toll was reported, with hundreds dead and many missing after glacier-related disasters. Cyprus Sports Row: Turkish Cypriot PM Ünal Üstel hit back at claims that a Barcelona youth camp was canceled, calling it part of an “isolation” policy. Regional Defense Diplomacy: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with Türkiye in the mix, are pushing deeper cooperation under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, while Bangladesh says it would consider joining if proposed. Football & Transfers: Fenerbahçe confirmed goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic’s move to Barcelona, and the UEFA Champions League draw set major clashes including Arsenal vs Real Madrid and PSG vs Barcelona. Local Governance: Islamabad’s CDA approved a solid waste management plan for rural Zones IV and V, covering 65 union councils with daily waste handling and monitoring.