Taiwan Drills: Taiwan kicked off its Han Kuang drills (Aug 5-14) with reservists, air-raid drills and even temporary mobile internet slowdowns as it prepares for potential Chinese invasion scenarios. Maritime Risk: India condemned the sinking of the Indian-flagged MSV Faize Noore Oliya after a projectile attack off Yemen; all 14 crew (13 Indians) were rescued. Shipping Chokepoints: Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb traffic stayed steady, with Kpler/LSEG data showing limited transits and an ADNOC-linked LNG tanker moving cargoes. Airline Leadership: Air India named Tewolde Gebremariam (ex-Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO) as CEO/MD, aiming to steady operations and expand after Campbell Wilson’s resignation. Aviation Safety: Air India’s Phuket-Delhi turbulence probe continues after reports of a sudden 300-foot drop and injuries to passengers/crew. Rail Safety: India’s Railway Seva asked for details after a viral claim that people entered a Vande Bharat loco pilot cabin. Coal Logistics: SCCL set a target to move 12,000 tonnes of coal daily from Odisha’s Naini mine to consumers and rail sidings. Tech Tensions: China announced countermeasures on US drone/tech restrictions, tightening drone export reviews and sanctioning US entities.