Middle East Oil Shock: US-Iran strikes widened to bridges and energy sites, while Iran hit US-linked facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, keeping Brent near recent highs and stoking fears of shipping disruption through Hormuz and the Red Sea. Russia Energy Targets: Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Moscow region, igniting the Noginsk oil depot (24 tanks, ~11,500 m³) and fires at Wildberries logistics hubs, underscoring how fuel supply chains are becoming battlefield targets. North Sea Drilling vs Bills: UK Labour leader Andy Burnham is set to announce new North Sea oil and gas plans, even as Octopus Energy urges market reforms that could cut household bills by up to £189/year. Renewables Investment Push: India’s DCM Shriram signed a deal for a 58 MW hybrid solar-wind project in Gujarat, lifting renewable capacity to 176 MW by June 2027; Egypt’s Red Sea governor and Norway’s Scatec discussed the Shadwan Wind Project (900 MW first phase). Grid Smarts: Kazakhstan showcased AI-and-drone diagnostics for power lines, reporting 98% defect recognition accuracy. Oil Infrastructure Diversification: Iraq and Syria signed MoUs to restore the Haditha–Baniyas pipeline, with Chevron overseeing studies, aiming to route crude to Mediterranean markets. Energy Policy & Costs: Malaysia? (Not in feed) Instead: England will ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s from April 2027; Malaysia? (Not in feed) and Nigeria saw fresh fuel shipments as freight disruptions and Dangote refinery issues lift prices. Clean Energy Governance: Philippines’ DOE expanded rooftop solar for government buildings in Western Visayas; Ireland’s Mayo renewable strategy was ratified despite regulator pushback on buffers and grid-connection clauses.