Energy Crisis & Reform: Bangladesh’s power shortfall is tied to a primary fuel squeeze, with gas supply falling far below demand and load shedding hitting households and industry. Nuclear Debate: UK Conservatives say Scotland should be eligible for new nuclear builds, arguing the SNP’s stance harms jobs and energy security. Ukraine–Germany Grid Support: Ukraine and Germany signed energy deals worth €155m+, including equipment and winter-focused support as Russia targets infrastructure. Oil Market Risk: OPEC+ warned that attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping routes could disrupt global oil supply and raise volatility. Middle East War & Prices: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright linked ending the Iran war to lower energy prices, citing Hormuz disruption. Africa Transition & Affordability: Ghana’s “just” renewable push is framed around financing without deepening debt, while Namibia is urged to prioritize security and affordability. Power Disruptions: A UAV strike in Ukraine’s Poltava region left ~22,000 subscribers without electricity; in the US, Xcel reported 3,240 customers out in La Crosse and Duke Energy reported 571 outages in Raleigh. Energy Security via Partnerships: India seeks Gulf equity for refining expansion and rare-earth magnet capacity to cut import dependence. Policy & Enforcement: Ghana’s Energy Commission trained customs to enforce appliance energy-efficiency rules at borders. Industry & Technology: Russia’s TNF 2026 expanded its Asia-facing energy tech push with new agreements and supplier focus.