Rail Disruption (Germany): Cable theft in Gelsenkirchen disabled signalling and train control, blocking the rail hub and forcing widespread long-distance cancellations and timetable changes across Germany. Road Safety (US): Michigan State Police are investigating a car-versus-train crash in Mackinac County, while Shreveport police report a pedestrian struck by a pickup with life-threatening injuries. Public Transport (Canada): Ottawa’s O-Train Line 4 is disrupted by a switch issue, with airport service handled by bus route 105. Rail Investment (Ireland): Ireland confirms the Claremorris–Athenry line reinstatement as a first major project under its Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy, with enabling works starting next year. Maritime & Trade (Middle East): Iraq says it has reached an “understanding” with the US for continued cash dollar shipments. Port & Energy (Kenya): Kenya Ports Authority reports the first vessel call for the Dangote East Africa Refinery, bringing heavy machinery to Lamu ahead of groundbreaking. Shipping Security (UN): Saudi Arabia warns at the UN that attempts to block Middle East waterways threaten global energy security and freedom of navigation.