Middle East Energy Security: US and Israel are reportedly weighing major strikes on Iranian power plants and oil refineries as Trump threatens to hit Iran “very hard,” while Tehran warns of retaliation—raising the risk of fresh supply shocks. Grid Stress From Heat & Drought: Europe’s heatwave is pushing power prices to winter-like peaks, while Sudan’s Khartoum faces prolonged outages that are disrupting healthcare and food storage; in Central Europe, low Danube flows have forced Hungary’s Paks to cut output and Romania to declare an August energy alert. Philippines Power Affordability & Nuclear Debate: Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed a bill to cap power rates during emergencies, as lawmakers also debate nuclear options amid rising demand from data centers. India Market & Hardware Push: CERC proposes transmission charge waivers for renewables and BESS; IEEMA launched ElectraNorth 2026; Powerica won a 100 MW wind PPA; CleanMax reported strong Q1 FY27 growth and a 6 GW contracted portfolio. Africa Generation & Storage Moves: Malawi says it’s engaging private investors to expand generation and commission new solar; Nigeria inaugurated Lagos’s integrated energy hub; South Africa highlighted China-linked wind delivery as clean-energy cooperation grows. Off-Grid & Tech Policy: The FCC moved to add foreign-produced connected power inverters to its covered list, while UK “plug-in solar” expands access to home generation.