India–Germany Climate & Gender Focus: Talks in New Delhi spotlighted women as innovators and decision-makers in India’s clean energy shift, launching the book Powering the Future: Women at the Heart of India’s Energy Transition. Grid-Scale Storage Push: LG Energy Solution was picked to run South Korea’s government-backed AI grid storage program, winning 140 MWh across seven distribution lines for 2027 operations. Solar Rooftops Get a Boost: The World Bank approved financing to scale India’s PM Surya Ghar rooftop program, aiming for 10 million households and 1.7 million jobs across the solar value chain. India–Australia Strategic Energy Deals: The two countries signed 18 agreements including civil nuclear cooperation and uranium supply arrangements, alongside energy security and cyber pacts. Middle East Energy Risk: ADB warned the Asia-Pacific outlook is hit by prolonged Middle East disruptions, with inflation pressure likely to persist. Energy Storage Market Activity: Havells teamed with Norway’s Pixii to enter India’s BESS market, while Hanwha Qcells is set to oversee EPC for Arizona’s Atlas Energy Park (2.8 GW solar, 5.7 GWh storage by 2028). Regional Power Connectivity: The EU launched a €5m energy connectivity project to expand cross-border electricity trade across South Asia. Oil Pipeline Update: Türkiye is nearing a 12-month deal with Iraq to keep crude flowing via the Iraq–Türkiye pipeline to Ceyhan. US Rates Watch: Fed’s John Williams said energy prices should ease gradually, but it’s too early to judge the July rate decision. Ukraine–Russia Energy Tensions: The Kremlin accused Ukraine of attacks on international energy infrastructure, citing alleged strikes tied to gas export routes.