Maritime & Trade Policy: Azerbaijan approved accession to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, tightening its legal framework for ship pollution control. Rail Safety & Disruption: A train struck a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, killing one person and leaving a child with life-threatening injuries, with major Preston–Blackburn service disruption and investigations underway. Heat Impacts on Rail: UK operators extended “only travel if essential” warnings as extreme temperatures risk rail buckling and trigger reduced timetables and short-notice cancellations. Strait of Hormuz Logistics: As tanker traffic resumes, oil prices slid toward pre-war levels while Iran and the IRGC reiterated that only Iran-authorised routes are permitted, escalating route-control warnings. Aviation & Defense Tech: DARPA’s X-65 experimental drone moved closer to flight testing as Aurora Flight Sciences began installing its wings for active flow control trials. Shipping Industry Finance: Korea Eximbank signed an MoU with major shipbuilders to back a $150bn Korea–US shipbuilding investment push. Supply Chain & Compliance: Groups alleged US e-waste shipments are being stored and processed at Subic Bay Freeport, prompting calls for a comprehensive congressional inquiry. Freight & Materials: Li-S Energy shipped its first commercial lithium metal foil order and secured ISO 9001 certification for its Geelong production line. Local Traffic Works: Pinellas County and Hillsborough County issued major lane-closure and night-work alerts affecting drivers into late June.