Strait of Hormuz Shipping: Oman and Iran say they’re close to agreeing a temporary joint shipping corridor through Hormuz, including practical arrangements to restore safe navigation and a plan to demine the waterway. Maritime Security & Trade Disruption: U.S. President Trump again claims all mines in international Hormuz waters have been removed or detonated, warning any new mine-laying ships will be destroyed—while global shippers keep watching for route and cost shocks. Philippines Fleet Expansion: The Philippines’ Marina is running a baseline assessment of the overseas shipping sector to update accreditation rules and push the Philippine Ship Registry Bill, aiming to grow the local fleet and jobs. India Merchant Fleet Push: India’s National Shipping Board unveiled a five-point roadmap to add 100 vessels over five years to cut reliance on foreign shipping lines. Aviation Facilitation: Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority held a workshop on its National Air Transport Facilitation Programme, aligning roles and performance indicators for the next implementation phase. Workplace Safety at Airports: A ground-handling worker at Montreal-Trudeau was killed after being struck by a French bee aircraft during pushback/reversing operations, with investigations launched. Road Safety: Portugal’s Albufeira nightlife district saw 12 injured after a car drove into pedestrians, with police firing shots to stop the driver. Rail Disruption: A broken-down freight train in the UK (Yate area) blocked lines toward Bristol and Cardiff, causing delays and cancellations. Car-Buyer Tech: Zoooom launched “FACTS,” a free AI suite aimed at helping car buyers answer repair and ownership questions using verified datasets.