Middle East Shipping Risk: The U.S. launched another night of strikes on Iran, saying targets include capabilities used to attack commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz—raising fresh uncertainty for global oil and maritime flows. Aviation & Risk Management: Business aircraft operators are being urged to tighten safety operations and cyber-security as aviation insurance underwriting and pricing shift amid rising liability and claims complexity. Manufacturing Quality for Transport: ORNL unveiled an error-correction system for large composite 3D printing that monitors nozzle position, speed, and temperature to reduce defects and waste—aimed at faster, more reliable production for transportation parts. Public Transport Electrification (India): Delhi approved 2,800 new AC low-floor electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme, with a broader plan to expand the fleet to about 14,000 buses by 2028-29. Rail Disruption (India): Heavy rains in Assam flooded tracks and station areas, suspending and rerouting multiple train services. Air Connectivity (Philippines/Malaysia): AirBorneo began jet service on the Kuching–Kuala Lumpur route, positioning improved connectivity as a logistics boost for Sarawak’s trade. Maritime Food Security: A Russian strike hit a civilian corn vessel near Odesa, killing 10 and prompting condemnation over violations of maritime law. Logistics Security Tech: A report projects Europe’s perimeter security market to grow to $29.47B by 2031, driven by upgrades at airports, ports, rail, and logistics hubs. Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain: Clean Core Thorium and Quadrant Nuclear signed an MoU to explore domestic HALEU supply arrangements supporting advanced reactor commercialization.