Sources say UK Prime Minister Burnham is weighing whether to assist Saudi Arabia in striking back at Houthi attacks, citing concern that further escalation could increasingly damage the UK economy.

Spokesperson for the EU rotating presidency said EU ambassadors agreed to extend sanctions on Russian individuals and companies for 7 days before renewal.

Saudi Arabia’s energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, told an IAEA conference in Vienna that energy-resource diversification is necessary to support economic growth and ensure supply security. He said Saudi Arabia has consolidated its role as an active partner in energy markets and is investing to develop diversified energy and mineral resources while strengthening capabilities through international partnerships.