NATO & Defence: NATO leaders wrapped up the Ankara summit with “ironclad” Article 5 language, bigger Ukraine support, and fresh defence procurement—while U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure over spending, Greenland and Iran exposed rifts inside the alliance. Canada–U.S. Tensions: Canada is also moving to expand military capacity and Arctic readiness as relations with Washington cool, signaling a shift from decades of close alignment. AI Infrastructure: Meta broke ground on its first Canadian AI data centre in Alberta (about C$13B), betting on clean power and a closed-loop cooling plan as provinces race to secure electricity and turbines. Trade Security: A new report warns Canada’s Pacific ports are under-secured, with low scanning and fragmented oversight leaving the gateway exposed to drugs and hostile actors. Crime & Borders: A U.S. indictment tied to Operation Hard Ball alleges a Canada Border Services insider sold inspection schedules to an Indo-Mexican cartel network. Energy & Shipping: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand called Iran’s attacks on Gulf commercial ships “unacceptable,” as Canada backs regional ceasefire efforts. Business & Culture: Destination Canada named an interim president/CEO, while Edmonton’s Grindstone Comedy Festival and Halifax’s TD Jazz Festival kick off summer lineups.