Middle East Updates

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

Fourth government-chartered flight brings home 343 OFWs, kin from Middle East 

President Marcos on Monday personally welcomed 343 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their relatives from…

IEA chief warns of severe crisis

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—The global economy is under “major threat” from the energy crisis caused by the…

T-bill rates rise for 4th week amid Iran war

The Marcos administration continued to borrow less than planned from short-term securities as investors sought…

MidEast crisis to cap PH growth through ’28

The Philippine economy is unlikely to reach its 6-percent growth potential this year and may…

Peso may stay at 60:$1 amid MidEast turmoil

The Philippine peso may hover around 60 per dollar through 2027, as turmoil tied to…

Iran threatens Middle East infra after Trump ultimatum

TEHRAN, IRAN—Iran on Sunday threatened to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US…

Trump says he’s considering ‘winding down’ Iran war

Washington—President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran,…

Fuel hikes hit hard, but Iloilo riders keep rolling

ILOILO CITY — Before the sun rises, 29-year-old Ayban is already preparing his motorcycle, checking…

Middle East conflict affecting Pinoy motorists’ preference

It used to be that wars were waged for territory. But now, the escalating conflict…

Iran to let Japan ships cross Strait of Hormuz 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is ready to facilitate the passage of…