Grid reliability & outages: Cuba suffered a nationwide total disconnection Friday as its aging grid and fuel shortages continue to trigger repeated blackouts. In the U.S., crews worked to restore power after citywide outages hit Gallup, with traffic lights out and no clear restoration time, while Cross Plains saw an outage affecting about 1,500 customers. Market pressure: India’s day-ahead power prices on the IEX hit the ₹20/unit ceiling amid strong demand and tight supply, with peak demand reaching 269 GW. Utility economics & bills: New Zealand’s “big four” power retailers and Transpower posted sharply higher profits even as many households struggled to afford heating. In Pakistan, DISCOs asked regulators to approve another Rs1.7267 per unit tariff increase tied to fuel cost adjustments. Nuclear & security: The IAEA condemned a drone strike that hit the Kursk plant’s cooling tower, warning attacks on nuclear sites are unacceptable; Russia and Ukraine-linked tensions continue. North Korea dismissed the IAEA’s resolution, calling its nuclear status “irreversible” and accusing the watchdog of double standards. Renewables & grid buildout: Revolution Wind completed installation of its final turbine for Connecticut’s offshore wind share, while a Peoria County public hearing continued for a proposed 25,000-acre wind project. Solar & safety: A lawsuit says a rooftop solar installation contributed to a Lineage cold-storage warehouse fire, seeking $1B+ in damages.