Middle East Updates

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

House bill suspending fuel tax passes committee level

A committee of the House of Representatives has approved a bill co-authored by President Marcos’…

NIA solar irrigation sees stable Bicol rice output amid fuel crisis

LEGAZPI CITY—Rice production in the Bicol region is expected to remain stable despite rising fuel…

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian soccer players

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA—Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who…

France, allies to press Hormuz reopening

France and its allies are preparing a “defensive” mission to reopen the strategically vital Strait…

Iran now, Taiwan later

(Last of two parts) The question that should keep foreign policy thinkers awake at night…

Iran launches missiles as Khamenei’s son takes charge

Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf nations early Monday after the Islamic republic named…

Crude oil prices top $100 a barrel as Iran war intensifies

CHICAGO—Oil prices eclipsed $114 per barrel for the first time since 2022 on Monday as…

Rising fuel prices strain farmers, small businesses

LUCENA CITY—Rising fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are beginning…

T-bill sale short of target due to Iran war

Spooked by escalating Middle East unrest, investors demanded higher returns on Monday’s sale of Treasury…

Iran now, Taiwan later

(First of two parts) There is an episode of “The West Wing” that I have…