Ukraine Strikes: Russian overnight attacks hit civilian and energy infrastructure across multiple Ukrainian regions, with Zelenskyy citing damage to substations and calls for continued air-defence support. Armenian Nuclear Life Extension: Armenia and Russia met in Yerevan on extending the operating life of Armenia’s second nuclear unit, with Rosatom officials involved. India Solar Supply Chain: India’s MNRE updated ALMM List-II, adding 1,397 MW of TOPCon cell capacity, while C&I solar keeps expanding via performance-linked lease models and long-term PPAs for data centres. Sri Lanka Rooftop Solar Fight: Sri Lanka’s business lobby warned that a shift to “Net Plus” could jeopardize rooftop solar savings and faces a looming power shortfall, as lawmakers debate grid batteries vs blocked rooftop connections. Sri Lanka Energy Policy: Parliament approved Rs. 17.2b for electricity relief, while the energy minister outlined an oil-and-gas licensing timeline and said tariff cuts lack a fixed schedule. Middle East Oil Flows: Crude exports through and around the Strait of Hormuz recovered to about 80% of pre-conflict levels, but tensions keep Brent above $106. Global Power Buildout: A 365-metre wind turbine topped out in Germany, and Europe is on track for 80% zero-carbon generation by 2030—yet misses its renewables target. Fuel Price Pressure: Israel’s gasoline price hit a record as global oil and currency moves outweighed a temporary excise-tax cut. Data Centres, Power First: Texas site selection is shifting toward “power-first” planning as AI demand outpaces deliverable grid capacity. US Climate Litigation: Supreme Court Justice Alito will not participate in a case involving fossil-fuel climate liability lawsuits. Kenya Tariff Dispute: Kenya’s consumer group threatens to sue EPRA over new domestic electricity tariff categories.