Maritime Security Escalation: The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran after three merchant ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, with CENTCOM saying it aimed to impose “heavy costs” for attacks on commercial shipping; NATO chief Mark Rutte called the response “absolutely necessary,” while Iran said the action violated the ceasefire. Aviation Crisis: Pakistan expanded the search for a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane that vanished over the Arabian Sea near Karachi after reporting a navigational system issue and rapidly descending; authorities say rough monsoon seas are complicating rescue efforts. Regional Transport Disruptions: CN Rail resumed operations slowly through Repentigny, Quebec after a derailment left 49 railcars on tracks, with inspections after each train pass. Road Safety: A van driver was arrested after a highways worker died in a crash on the M23 near Gatwick; the southbound carriageway stayed closed with diversions. Policy & Jobs: Pennsylvania announced up to $12M in grants to grow the heavy highway workforce by training young people for skilled trades. Autonomous Aviation Milestone: Volatus Aerospace received Transport Canada acceptance under a new pre-validated declaration process for BVLOS operations in populated areas. Weather-Driven Shipping Halt: Montenegro Shipping Lines canceled Lucena City–San Agustin, Romblon trips due to Super Typhoon Inday conditions.