Middle East Oil Shock Relief: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expanded UPLIFT cash aid for 7.5 million low-income households, including P2,000 monthly support for verified SSS workers and one-time top-ups for 4Ps and Walang Gutom beneficiaries, as Iran-related tensions keep lifting oil-driven costs. Nuclear Security & Risk: Switzerland’s Gösgen plant faced a drone scare with a no-fly zone in place; officials said the threat was “negligible,” but the incident adds to Europe’s wider drone and UAV concerns. Grid & Power Market Pressure: UK heating-oil watchdog action continues after Iran-linked price spikes; the energy consumers minister said full compensation for everyone isn’t possible, while enforcement targets firms that left customers “in limbo.” Data Centers Under Scrutiny: Malaysia says it will approve data centre projects only when power and water capacity are sufficient, with water prioritized for residents before any surplus is used. Oil Logistics Disruption: Iraq briefly suspended Basra oil loading after a drone crash near a tanker, then resumed operations as investigations continue. Energy Transition Buildout: Hitachi Energy won its first India BESS order—165 MW/330 MWh in Andhra Pradesh—signaling growing storage momentum. Offshore Wind Services: South Korea offshore wind partners signed an MoU to deliver BoP O&M services, aiming to support the sector’s 25 GW by 2035 target.