Maritime Security: Iran-fired projectile reports and renewed “approved route” warnings keep the Strait of Hormuz tense, with the UN pausing evacuations after a hit on a cargo vessel while some traffic still squeezes through alternative paths. Transit & Rail Disruptions: Crimea declares a state of emergency as Ukraine strikes drive power outages and fuel bans, while NASA’s Kennedy Space Center warns aging launch infrastructure is straining under a surge in launches. US Transit Politics: The Trump administration and New York’s MTA clash over Penn Station redesign, with Amtrak and federal officials drawing sharp pushback from the MTA. Public Transport Planning: Berkshire’s BRTA tables a proposed 90-day pause of an express bus route due to staffing shortages; Pembroke and Petawawa explore a new transit feasibility partnership. Logistics & Payments: U.S. Bank teams with GigSafe to speed contractor payouts for delivery drivers via push-to-card payments. Ports & Infrastructure: Mumbai Port Authority unveils 63 projects worth ₹5,028 crore for port modernisation and waterfront tourism. Aviation & Training: Air India rolls out a hub-and-spoke model via Delhi for Varanasi connections, and Yenepoya’s institute becomes an IATA Authorized Training Center. Industry & Compliance: Malaysia seizes nearly $13m in AI chip-related servers at KLIA, highlighting tighter export controls.