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Maritime Security & Energy: A ship was reported seized off the UAE and headed for Iranian waters as Trump and Xi pushed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open—yet oil prices still rose on lingering attack fears and tighter supply. Shipping Disruption: The Red Sea/Hormuz squeeze continues to ripple outward, with an Indian livestock cargo vessel sunk off Oman and more “unauthorised boarding” incidents reported near Fujairah. Public Health Cross-Border Risk: The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak keeps expanding in headlines: a French woman and an American tested positive as countries repatriate passengers and tighten surveillance, with WHO stressing the broader public risk remains low. Aviation & Infrastructure: Cape Town’s air traffic is set to jump with a R20bn-plus push—CTIA upgrades plus a new Cape Winelands Airport. Jobs Pressure: South Africa’s unemployment rate climbed to 32.7% (youth 45.8%), renewing calls for urgent action as logistics and growth gains fail to translate into mass hiring. Logistics Investment: Cape Town’s Indlovu Logistics Park (R578m) moves toward 2027 occupancy, targeting high-quality warehousing demand.

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