Ethanol Fuel Push (India): Road Transport minister Nitin Gadkari signed rules legalizing E100, moving beyond the E20 blend program and paving the way for flex-fuel vehicles. Hormuz Shipping Shock (Middle East): Iran’s IRGC warned vessels to avoid the Strait of Hormuz as “completely closed,” even as US officials signal a possible reopening tied to a US-Iran deal. Maritime Sanctions Crackdown (UK): Britain detained a sanctioned tanker suspected of supporting Russia’s “shadow fleet,” in a UK-led operation with France. Air Cargo & Rail Freight (China): China reported steady railway freight growth in Jan–May, with export trips and new energy vehicle shipments rising. LNG Shipbuilding (China): Hudong-Zhonghua started construction of a QC-Max LNG carrier for Qatar, aiming for higher capacity and lower boil-off. Military Transport Tragedy (India): An IAF AN-32 crash at Jorhat killed five personnel; IAF later transported remains for final rites. Road & Transit Disruptions (UK): Greater Manchester roadworks are causing multiple A-road closures and delays across Bury, Bolton and Radcliffe Moor Road. Urban Mobility (India/Nepal): Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan hub is seeing higher Namo Bharat ridership after pedestrian links; Kathmandu outlined expanded night transport and safer walking/cycling infrastructure. Diesel Relief (Kenya): EPRA cut diesel prices by Ksh10, easing costs for transport operators. Active Transport (Canada): Steinbach is expanding sidewalks to improve walking connectivity. School Transport (India): Telangana’s TGSRTC will run special buses for students starting Monday. Local Transit (US): Bluffton’s ACRTA route added fixed stops and ridership continues to grow. Repatriation Logistics (Malawi): Authorities say it may take days to process paperwork and move thousands of Malawians from Sherwood Park back home.