Red Sea & Hormuz Disruptions: Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz are still snarling shipping, with an Indian tanker captain describing 75 days stranded in a war zone as vessels wait out heightened transit restrictions. Arctic Shipping Shift: China-linked Arctic route activity is rising despite sanctions, with analysis pointing to more regular operations on the Northern Sea Route and growing great-power competition. Heatwave Insurance Gap: Europe’s heatwaves are driving major business losses that often fall outside interruption insurance, with Moody’s estimating €43B in lost output and only about €500M insured payouts. Public Transit & Fares: Seoul’s Hangang Bus is drawing nearly half its riders on weekends, prompting a fare review, while Yangon’s YBS bus fares are set to rise from Sept. 1 amid spare-parts cost pressure. EV Charging Policy: Malaysia is debating whether its BEV push is ready, citing uneven charging rollout and a proposed levy on BEV sales to fund public chargers. Aviation & Travel Friction: Parents report airport check struggles as new Schengen entry rules add delays, and travelers refused visa-on-arrival may face detention and unclear responsibility for onward flights. Procurement Oversight: Trinidad’s OPR flagged flaws in how the Housing Development Corporation selected and checked suppliers for a cancelled $3.4B housing project. Road Costs Politics: Victoria’s election pitches include a proposed $50 weekly toll cap aimed at cost-of-living relief for road users and small firms.