Regional Trade Push: East Africa’s bloc is targeting a 50% jump in intra-regional trade by 2030, with officials urging private-sector use of the Single Customs Territory to speed cross-border goods movement. Manufacturing & Trade Rules: A Rwandan expert says U.S./allies’ “overcapacity” claims about China should be judged under international trade rules, not politics—arguing capacity expansion isn’t automatically a violation. Smart Mobility & Data Rights: A debate is heating up around robot-as-a-service, with operators urged to verify who owns the data robots collect and how contracts govern access and usage. Public Transit Tech: Birmingham City Schools is rolling out a bus tracking app for parents, while Utah advances FrontRunner 2X commuter rail toward engineering with potential federal funding. Safety & Compliance: Colorado begins DUI enforcement for the Sturgis rally; a UK study finds e-scooter riders face higher traumatic brain injury risks and low helmet use. Supply Chain Security: Europol reports a major Mediterranean smuggling bust using “ghost speedboats,” seizing vessels and arresting 78. Energy Storage Milestone: California tops 21,000 MW of battery storage, positioning batteries as a key grid reliability tool. Aviation Oversight: India’s pilots’ federation renews calls for an independent Civil Aviation Authority to strengthen regulation. Defense Testing Access: The U.S. Army launches a portal to cut industry wait times for test range access to about 30 days.