News highlights

*International

- Developments in the military escalation between the United States and Iran, a day after Tehran announced the suspension of its commitments under the memorandum of understanding signed between the two sides, and the US Army completed the seventh wave of its strikes on sites inside Iran, with the naval blockade continuing and navigation traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declining.

- Repercussions of Iranian attacks in the region, a day after Iran targeted a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, and Jordan announced it had shot down 4 drones after intercepting 10 Iranian missiles.

* Turkey

- Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits the Qatari capital Doha.

* Palestine

- Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, and attacks by the army and settlers in the occupied West Bank.

* Lebanon

- A visit by President Joseph Aoun to Washington to discuss consolidating the ceasefire, the withdrawal of the Israeli army from Lebanese territory, and the extension of state authority over the entire country.

- Israeli violations of the ceasefire, which have resulted in 4,324 dead and 12,224 wounded since March 2, 2026, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

- Expected steps to implement the understandings of the "two pilot zones" in southern Lebanon, following the sixth round of negotiations with Israel in Rome, amid disagreements over withdrawal and disarmament of Hezbollah.

* Morocco

- Efforts by authorities to extinguish forest fires in the provinces of Al Haouz and Taroudant.

* Tunisia

- Repercussions of the severe heatwave in Tunisia and continued pressure on electricity and water networks.

* Sudan

- Course of fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces in Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Nile, especially in and around the city of El Obeid.

* Yemen

- Developments in the escalation between the Yemeni government and the Houthi group, after government officials threatened to wage a "decisive battle," and the group announced it had raised its readiness.

*Sports

- Final day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

*Final

- Spain/Argentina at MetLife Stadium.

- World Cup closing ceremony, held concurrently with the final match.

** Special reports

1- Turkey.. Ice lakes of "Marjan" welcome nature lovers (report)

The report highlights the start of summer trips to the ice lakes of "Marjan" in Tunceli province, eastern Turkey, as the snow melts and its turquoise lakes emerge. It also reviews the route to reach them and their natural features, amid increasing visitor turnout from various provinces. (Turkish Bulletin/ Sedar Can Eren/ Tunceli/ Video and photos/ 700 words)

2- Spain and Argentina.. Historic final and organizational precedents at the 2026 World Cup (report)

- The report covers the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, to be held this evening, which is expected to feature first-of-their-kind events since the tournament began in the 1930s, including a halftime show and awarding commemorative rings to the winning team's players. The report also touches on the ambitions of the two teams and the records that could be set by the coaches and players. (Turkish Bulletin/ Yunus Kaymaz/ New York/ 700 words)