Strait of Hormuz Tension: The U.S. struck Iran after a drone attack on a cargo ship, while shipping traffic through the Strait kept rising and crude prices swung sharply—showing how quickly logistics and energy markets react to conflict. Rail Disruption: Germany’s Deutsche Bahn halted services after a GSM-R radio maintenance malfunction, leaving passengers stranded and highlighting how extreme heat can worsen rail reliability. Urban Mobility & Policy: In India, Telangana launched e-autos for disability welfare centres, while Delhi’s Supreme Court ruling strengthened pedestrians’ right to footpaths—both pointing to how transport access is becoming a rights-and-services issue. Ports & Trade Links: Georgia broke ground on a second berth at the New Sea Port of Poti with U.S. support, aiming to boost bulk cargo capacity and strengthen Middle Corridor connectivity. EV Adoption Gap: Bangladesh’s EV transition is held back by energy shortages and weak charging infrastructure, even as running-cost savings are projected to be steep. Ride-Hailing Shakeup: India’s “Bharat Taxi” launch sparked warnings about loss-making fare wars and pressure on traditional operators as cooperative models expand. Digital Commerce Risks: Iraq’s e-commerce boom is creating jobs in delivery and warehousing, but cash-on-delivery and weak protections are fueling fraud and counterfeit concerns.