Arctic Power Play: EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is set to announce a “substantial” investment and ties boost with Greenland, targeting critical minerals, renewables and satellite links as Arctic routes and resources heat up. Ukraine Peace Diplomacy: U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Zelenskiy in Kyiv and Putin in Moscow, sounding “encouraging” but landing no breakthrough; Kyiv is pushing a winter “package” including air defence and energy support. Iran-Hormuz Energy Shock: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says an Iran nuclear deal may not happen soon, while U.S. strikes and naval escort plans keep Strait of Hormuz disruption risks front and center for oil and gas prices. EU Shipping Climate Policy: IMO talks backed a centralized GHG pricing approach with a majority supporting a fund for early adopters, keeping momentum for shipping’s transition. Pakistan Refining Pressure: Pakistan plans penalties for refineries that miss upgradation agreements by Oct 1, aiming for Euro-V fuels and investment. Libya Energy Security: Libya’s unity government says it dismantled a drone sabotage cell targeting Tripoli and Zawiya oil and power infrastructure. Data Centers vs. Water/Heat: Maharashtra moves toward a data centre policy after local protests over noise, heat and resource use.