Traffic & Law: Türkiye’s revised traffic rules get a high-profile test in Trabzon, where a driver was fined over 1.2 million liras after alleged drunk driving, dangerous maneuvers, an illegal exhaust, loud music, and ignoring police stop orders. Streaming & Film Music: Ram Charan’s sports action drama Peddi is set for Netflix by mid-July after its theatrical run, with AR Rahman credited for the score and the film already drawing big opening-day crowds. Cultural Diplomacy Through Sound: Azerbaijan Culture Days in Turkmenistan kicked off in Ashgabat/Arkadag with major concerts featuring the Fikret Amirov folk orchestra and the Gara Garayev chamber orchestra, plus a “Composition of Friendship” performance. Regional Music Spotlight: Bahrain marks Russian Language Day with growing interest in Russian culture, including events at Gulf University’s Russian Language Hub. Eurovision Watch: Eurovision 2026 audience fell to 131 million viewers across 35 territories, down sharply from 2025 amid a boycott tied to Israel’s participation. Music & Identity: Palestinian-Jordanian artist Zeyne and Greek-Sudanese pop star Marina Satti release ‘A’ti’, a minimalist, Middle Eastern-tinged duet about attachment and self-love. Media Freedom: RSF accuses Israel’s army and Shin Bet of inhumane treatment of Gaza journalists, alleging torture and systematic persecution tied to their work. World Cup Culture: UAE venues are rolling out fan zones and match-day entertainment across Dubai and beyond as FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches.