Maritime Security: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary warned the U.S. maritime blockade could eventually force closures of the Strait of Hormuz and other chokepoints, as tensions keep rising and shipping firms monitor traffic and routing. Shipping Disruption: A tanker off Oman was hit by an “unknown projectile,” adding to fears of wider Middle East shipping risks; at the same time, Red Sea and Hormuz pressures continue to reshape costs and routes. Trade Corridors: Kazakhstan’s Temir Zholy launched its first multimodal fertilizer shipment to the UK via the Middle Corridor (rail across Central Asia, sea via the Caspian and South Caucasus), aiming to diversify routes and improve resilience. Energy & Storage: India’s Cabinet approved PM-SSY for 5,000 MW of floating solar with 10,000 MWh of storage, pushing dispatchable renewables; in parallel, Worley won a major EPFC contract for Pembina’s Heartland gas liquids plant in Alberta. Elections & Logistics: Nigeria’s INEC told Osun transport unions to stay neutral and run election fleets on schedule, underscoring how transport operations can make or break election logistics. Food Supply Chains: Indonesia’s free meal program will prioritize local food commodities, using Bulog rice only as a buffer during shortages or price spikes.