Aviation Security: A suspected Flydubai hijacking attempt has reignited concerns about gaps in pilot background checks and how security rules are handled at the national level. Regional Air Funding: Australia will provide $5.7m in temporary working-capital grants to regional airlines as jet fuel and aviation gas costs surge, aiming to protect essential routes. Port & Supply Chain: South Africa’s transport minister pressed ICTSI over Durban Gateway Terminal delays, citing doubled anchorage times and teething issues with a new operating system and equipment refurbishments. Maritime Risk: South Africa reported a fatal man-overboard incident off Mossel Bay involving the uMkhuseli emergency towing vessel; bodies recovered and SAMSA will investigate. EV Charging at Transit Hub: Macau’s LRT launched EV charging services at the Barra transport interchange car park, converting seven bays and setting charging-time limits. Energy/Shipping Disruption: Iraq shipped 2m barrels of crude through the Strait of Hormuz as war-related disruptions choke exports, while Iran’s top diplomat rejected a military solution. Legal/Customs: Venezuela’s Supreme Court suspended container transit charges and biosafety inspections at customs and ports in La Guaira and Carabobo.