Maritime Security & Energy Routes: Iran’s stance on Strait of Hormuz reopening terms kept oil markets jumpy, with Brent up over 2% as Red Sea risks from Houthi attacks continue to threaten global shipping and LNG flows. Port & Trade Infrastructure: A.P. Moller Capital agreed to buy a majority stake in Euroports, expanding a terminal and logistics footprint across Europe and China handling 70M+ tonnes annually. Logistics Assets Deal: Jefferson Energy Partners will acquire Port Arthur Terminal (Texas) and a 50% DRU interest (Hardisty, Alberta) from USD Group in a ~$255M cash deal, aiming to boost contracted logistics earnings. Workforce & Operations Tech: Serveo is partnering with Legion Technologies to deploy AI-native workforce management for frontline scheduling and time-and-attendance across distributed operations in Spain. Energy Storage & Grid Readiness: NTPC and EDF Power Solutions signed a 50:50 JV to develop pumped storage, hydro and renewables, targeting flexibility as India scales clean power. Circular Battery Ecosystem: TERI convened a national conference on building India’s battery value chain from manufacturing to second-life and recycling, stressing traceability and standards. Solar & Storage Growth: Hyderabad hosts a national solar-plus-BESS conference focused on grid integration, power quality and financing for C&I users. Digital Tourism Rails: India launched the National Digital Tourism Stack with ONDC to connect destinations, providers and transport services via open, AI-first infrastructure.