Geopolitics & Energy Security: Zelensky says the G7 Summit delivered air-defense support, pressure on Russia, and energy resilience backing for Ukraine. Middle East Shock Watch: The Iran war is flagged as a “wake-up call” for Southeast Asia’s energy sector, with overreliance on Hormuz-linked oil and gas leaving the region exposed. UK Power Market: A report warns British taxpayers could subsidize “wasteful” rules that let cheaper overseas power siphon off value, with costs running from 2030 to 2050. Household Costs: Energy prices are up sharply, and young workers and renters are being urged to make practical budget moves as bills keep climbing. LNG & Supply Deals: JERA received its first LNG cargo from Australia’s Barossa project, while South Africa’s Richards Bay LNG terminal gained an HoA with an ExxonMobil affiliate. Renewables Buildout: Inox Wind signed an MoU to supply 1,500 MW of turbines to Inox Clean Energy; Germany’s 50Hertz awarded a Siemens-led contract for a 2 GW offshore converter platform for North Sea Connector 2. Grid & Efficiency: Egypt and the EU agreed up to €690m to upgrade Egypt’s electricity grid and help integrate 22 GW of renewables by 2030. Thermal Energy Networks: Denver is expanding wastewater heat recovery to support district-scale heating via heat exchangers and heat pumps.