Red Sea Energy Security: Yemen’s Houthis claimed strikes on Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, while Saudi air defences intercepted missiles and the US paused Iran-targeting strikes for the first night in two weeks—keeping pressure on two key shipping routes as Brent hovers near $100. India Power Demand: Delayed monsoon and heat lifted India’s electricity demand 10.7% in July 1–16, with peak demand hitting record levels and coal stocks staying tight but adequate. India Education Fallout (Not Energy, but policy-linked): Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after “Cockroach” youth protests over NEET exam leaks; the government later moved to accept demands and end protests—an example of fast political turnaround that can spill into public spending priorities. Climate & Resilience: Mangrove conservation is getting renewed attention ahead of July 26, with experts urging community-led restoration across Southeast Asia to protect coastal livelihoods. Typhoon Noul Disruption: China evacuated 340,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears Guangdong, suspending classes, rail and work—another reminder of weather-driven strain on energy logistics. Corporate Energy Ops: Gandhar Oil Refinery reported temporary Silvassa plant disruption from heavy rains and flooding. Energy Finance/Markets: Court filings in the US highlight politicized clean-energy grant cuts, while oil-price volatility continues to feed inflation fears across markets.