Public Transit & Urban Mobility: London Mayor Sadiq Khan says Oxford Street will be mostly pedestrianised from Oct. 26, banning buses, taxis and bikes on a near-kilometre stretch—though Westminster warns traffic may spill into side streets. Fuel & Cost Pressures: UK diesel hit a record 199.18p/litre amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, raising logistics costs; in the US, the Trump administration moves to relax fuel-economy standards, a shift critics say carries major environmental cost. Logistics & Infrastructure Finance: AIIB and Georgia signed a EUR158.42m deal for the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor road upgrades in Kakheti; Lesotho’s Highlands Water Project also completed a R2.3bn, 166-km access road network to ease heavy freight to the Polihali Dam. Rail & Cross-Border Connectivity: A new Boten–Vientiane intercity train launched on the China-Laos Railway, enabling same-day trips; and Savannah India service speeds up 10–14 days via Suez. Aviation & Travel: Nigeria’s passenger numbers rose to 18.8m in 2025 as capacity climbs; Moldova’s PM met SITA on airport and cybersecurity digitalisation opportunities. Road Safety & Compliance: Delhi’s winter plan tightens entry for non-Delhi BS-VI vehicles, doubles parking charges, and boosts enforcement of “No PUC, No Fuel.” Industry People & Services: KSRTC adds a Bengaluru–Bhagamandala Rajahamsa overnight bus from Oct. 1; and the 2026 Transition Trucking award finalists were announced for veteran-to-driver careers.