Middle East Updates

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

The ‘excursionists’ in the US-Israel war with Iran

In a recent interview, United States President Donald Trump described the Iran war as “a…

Jeepney group: Halt fuel tax or raise fare by P2

Jeepney drivers, now reeling from oil price aftershocks that have so far cut their take-home…

Marcos: PH seeking new sources of fuel imports

The Philippine government has approached countries outside its traditional sources of imported fuel to secure…

Gov’t arranging 2 flights out of troubled MidEast

Two flights are being arranged by the Philippine government to bring home overseas Filipino workers…

PH seen to take heavy beating from Iran war 

The energy shock set off by the ongoing war in the Middle East is expected…

Gulf states bet on restraint in Mideast conflict–analysts

Despite being showered with Iranian missiles and drones, the Gulf states have appeared to take…

Iran’s war of attrition: Exporting pain

There’s no letup in the United States and Israel’s escalating strikes on Iran, with the…

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…