Middle East Escalation: Iran’s strikes are widening across Iraq’s Kurdistan, hitting opposition bases and disrupting gas supply, with LPG prices reportedly doubling after production at the Khor Mor field was suspended. US-Iran Conflict: The US says two American troops were killed and one missing after Iranian missile and drone attacks on a Jordan air base, prompting fresh US strikes on Iran for an eighth straight night. Energy Security at Risk: With the Strait of Hormuz under pressure, analysts warn commercial shipping and oil flows face renewed disruption, while Gulf states like Kuwait activate air defences and urge civilians to follow safety guidance. Iraq’s Energy Pivot: Iraq signed major oil and power partnerships with firms including ExxonMobil, Shell and GE Vernova, plus plans for a Mediterranean Energy Corridor pipeline. Solar Policy in India: India extended limited ALMM relief for select solar projects and net metering/open access categories to Dec 31, 2026, while keeping ALMM List-II rules unchanged. AI Power Crunch: Australia’s debate over data-centre rules is heating up as critics warn red tape could slow AI growth and strain energy and water planning. Europe Funding: The EIB approved €17.4bn to boost Europe’s energy security, including grid upgrades and renewables. Regional Grid Momentum: Investors are upbeat on an Asean power grid as AI-driven demand and energy transition needs push cross-border interconnections forward.