Iran-US diplomacy & oil markets: A Switzerland-mediated roadmap aims for a final Iran deal within 60 days, with a mechanism for technical talks and Lebanon de-confliction—easing near-term Strait of Hormuz fears as oil prices slide, even as US Republicans warn the agreement could still leave Tehran with leverage over the chokepoint. UK energy politics: US President Trump says Keir Starmer will resign, citing “failed badly” immigration and energy policy, including calls to open North Sea drilling—adding fresh political heat to UK energy debates. Europe power reliability: A new report argues Europe must pair solar and wind with clean firm power and long-duration storage to keep electricity affordable and zero-carbon as demand rises. Grid & infrastructure outlook: Market coverage points to continued investment in transmission lines and smart grids to handle renewable integration and growing electrification. Middle East energy dealmaking: Egypt’s EGAS and Harbour Energy sign to expand onshore gas exploration in the Nile Delta; in Egypt, Envision Energy and AMEA Power back a 500 MW wind project to lift capacity to 1 GW. Energy affordability pressure: Britain faces a new squeeze as July energy bills rise, with millions behind or fearing arrears. Regional power crunch: The Philippines’ DOE backs a Cebu “energy emergency” declaration as the Visayas grid supply thins. Renewables expansion: Dubai launches DEWA International to export its energy-and-water infrastructure model globally. Hydrogen/CO2 funding: Provaris Energy completes a $1m placement to advance compressed hydrogen and liquid CO₂ storage and transport work.