Middle East Updates

Developments in the Mideast war and its impact on Asia-Pacific

Iran fires anew after Trump signals progress in talks

Iran launched a new missile salvo across the Middle East on Wednesday, after US President…

President oversees rollout of fuel subsidies

President Marcos vowed to streamline the distribution of fuel subsidies for drivers and operators, as…

Diesel fuel prices might reach P200 per liter

It’s been 24 days since the destructive war in the Middle East began. And Trump…

Iloilo City starts fuel subsidy rollout for tricycle drivers

ILOILO CITY — The city government is distributing fuel subsidy coupons to tricycle drivers on…

Fuel tax, BARMM poll reset bills sent to Palace

The bills seeking to suspend or reduce excise on fuel and to reset the parliamentary…

BIZ BUZZ: Iran war a boon and bane for Toyota

The war in the Middle East may be making electric vehicles (EVs) more attractive—pump prices…

DMCI adjusts for fuel concerns

Diversified engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings, Inc. is reassessing its cost assumptions and project rollout as…

Iran fires at Israel, denies talks with US 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and Gulf Arab states on Tuesday,…

Facing energy shock, Asian countries turn to coal

Bangkok, THAILAND—Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and…

Not even BTS could please everyone with ‘Arirang’

The pressure that artists and celebrities go through is one that is often talked about…