Red Sea Shipping Shock: Iran-linked warnings to Houthis to close the Bab el-Mandeb if US strikes Iranian power infrastructure are raising the stakes for Djibouti’s port and regional logistics, with analysts warning of major energy and trade disruption if the chokepoint tightens. India–EU Maritime Pivot: India’s External Affairs Minister met EU leadership in Brussels on West Asia and maritime security, signaling a push for European defence cooperation to protect Red Sea lanes that underpin hundreds of billions in trade. Djibouti–Russia Nuclear & Industry Links: Russia says it plans to sign a Djibouti cooperation memorandum on peaceful nuclear uses at the Russia–Africa Summit, while also flagging transport, logistics, energy, agriculture and fisheries as priority areas. East Africa Power Connectivity: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal, and Ethiopia already exports power to Djibouti—another reminder that energy trade is a key backbone for the corridor economy. Climate Resilience in the Horn: A WEFE Nexus Summit under the EU TRANS-SAHARA project brought Djibouti into focus for water, energy, food and ecosystem solutions. Bunker Fuel Watch: Singapore and Port Klang reports show mixed fuel availability, a practical signal for shipping costs that matter to Djibouti’s maritime services.