Strait of Hormuz Shock: Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority says it has fully closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, after US strikes, raising fears of a major supply disruption that could push oil prices sharply higher and spike shipping risk. Diplomatic Fallout: India escalated protests against US Navy strikes that killed Indian seafarers off Oman, with EAM Jaishankar calling US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and warning lethal attacks on commercial shipping aren’t justified. Market Mood: Oil slid toward the $90s on renewed hopes for a US-Iran peace text, easing pressure across Asia-linked markets and supporting a relief rally in parts of India’s energy-linked stocks. India Power Costs: Delhi’s power minister said PPAC revisions reflect a sharp rise in global fuel procurement costs tied to West Asia tensions, while insisting consumer impact was kept minimal. Energy Security Politics: Malaysia’s PM Anwar linked stable domestic politics and strong ties to continued oil and gas access, citing cooperation with partners like Russia and Turkmenistan. Clean Power Push: India’s MNRE will host Global Wind Day 2026 in Goa, aiming to accelerate wind deployment and grid readiness as the sector adds record capacity. Nuclear Race: IAEA chief Grossi backed India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor as safe and logically sequenced, reinforcing India’s long-term nuclear strategy. Tech + Energy Logistics: China’s Three Gorges project will add AI and digital twin tools to boost inland shipping capacity and cut logistics costs.