Energy Storage Deal: AESC and Prevalon Energy signed a strategic supply agreement for 10+ GWh of utility-scale battery cells and modules over three years, targeting grid reliability and data-center power needs. Digital Access & Control: Russian users are increasingly adopting new digital tools and workarounds as online access tightens under state regulation and cybersecurity policy. Port & Trade Security: The RFA Lyme Bay reached Cyprus after Mediterranean minehunting training, as the Royal Navy prepares for potential Strait of Hormuz shipping support. Shipping Risk & Markets: US forces shot down Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz, rattling crypto markets and highlighting ongoing pressure on the world’s key oil chokepoint. Inland Freight Capacity: China broke ground on a major Yangtze River mega waterway project to ease Three Gorges bottlenecks and expand inland shipping throughput. Logistics Demand Signals: China’s e-commerce logistics index rose in May, pointing to improving market vitality and stronger rural parcel activity. Corporate Logistics Contract: AVG Logistics won a three-year, ₹35 crore annual-revenue fleet contract from Haldiram Nagpur, deploying 100 vehicles across key Indian regions. Identity Policy Impact: Assam restricted Aadhaar enrolment for adults over 18 through regular channels, with limited exemptions and added district-level scrutiny expected. Warehouse Incident: A fire at a Tracy warehouse disrupted FedEx and medical supply shipments, underscoring ongoing supply-chain fragility.