Autonomous Mobility & Regulation: Azerbaijan is drafting a framework to regulate autonomous vehicles across road, rail, metro, trams, sea and air, defining roles like “operator” and “remote control center.” Driverless Cars & Jobs: Waymo’s Minneapolis testing is drawing pushback from ride-share drivers who fear job losses and want worker protections before wider rollout. Roadworks & Safety: MnDOT is holding meetings for Highway 52 culvert repairs and resurfacing (Chatfield to Fountain) in 2027-28; Missouri Route AA bridge deck replacement will close the bridge for months starting Monday. Transit Policy & Equity: Georgia’s new transit planning board is taking shape after Gov. Kemp appointments, with critics saying leadership lacks south metro and Black representation. EV & Alternative Fuels: UK new car registrations rose 7.1% in May as EVs hit 27.3% share, though still below the 33% ZEV mandate; Maruti unveiled India’s flex-fuel WagonR that can run on E20-E100 (E100 capability). Rail & Cross-Border Trade: China-Laos Railway freight hit 107,900 tonnes of cross-border fruits since Jan, and the Lao section is starting its first major capacity expansion at Boten Station. Gulf Shipping Tensions: Legal experts warn any Strait of Hormuz blockade or selective curbs would violate transit passage rules as ship transits show signs of uptick. Aviation: Germany’s visa-free airport transit for Indian travelers took effect June 3, easing connections via Frankfurt and Munich.