France Deploys Troops to Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

France is sending soldiers to Saudi Arabia to bolster the security of energy sites following recent attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia. These assaults on Saudi cities along the Red Sea have intensified concerns about the stability of global oil supplies.

The deployment underscores the growing geopolitical tensions impacting energy markets. Meanwhile, Japan has expressed a strong interest in increasing its energy imports from Canada, signaling a potential shift in energy partnerships. In a separate development, Newcastle University is facing criticism for appointing Anant Ambani, the son of India's wealthiest individual and operator of a controversial mega-zoo, as a professor of sustainability, raising questions about the criteria for such academic roles.