Middle East Power Under Fire: Kuwait says a second Iranian attack hit its power and desalination facilities, sparking fires and damaging “a large number of generating units,” as the US-Iran exchange escalates. Nuclear Construction Targeted: Iran’s atomic agency condemned US strikes on the Darkhoveyn nuclear power plant construction site as a violation of international law. War Hits the Grid: Ukraine reported drone strikes on 13 power substations and energy nodes in occupied areas, while also targeting vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. Grid Cost Shock in the UK: Ofgem is facing pressure over Scotland transmission projects whose costs have surged up to 467% above estimates, with bill payers potentially picking up the tab. Data Centers vs Power Rules: Australia’s opposition warns new requirements for data centers to underwrite extra renewable power could slow approvals and chill AI investment. Renewables Stabilization Tech: An Austrian startup says AI can help stabilize grids and speed restoration, working with operators in France and the Netherlands. Storage Buildout in Hungary: Hungary’s ALTEO is expanding battery storage (49.9 MW/99.8 MWh) to smooth solar-heavy generation. Grid Reliability at Local Level: A fault on an overhead network left 102 Llangollen postcodes without power, with restoration pushed to midday. South Asia Power Planning: India expects strong FY27 growth on rising demand and capacity additions, while Nepal extends hydropower PPA deadline extensions for stalled projects.