Middle East Updates

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

US airlines step up as Spirit winds down

WASHINGTON—US air carriers on Saturday mobilized to help passengers and crew members stranded by the…

Trump says Iran has ‘not paid big enough price’  

WEST PALM BEACH, USA—US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will review a new…

India’s cows offer biogas option to Mideast energy crunch

Across much of India, an energy crunch caused by the Iran war has prompted long…

Gov’t needs P155B to fund proposed Uplift law

The Marcos administration will need at least P155 billion to fund the programs and projects,…

Trump: Iran blockade could last months

President Donald Trump said that a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading…

UAE exit from Opec shakes up alliance

The decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to leave the Organization of the Petroleum…

How PH oil execs see UAE departure from Opec 

The decision of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to leave Opec and Opec+ groups of…

Airfares still high in May despite lower fuel fee

Pricey airfares are expected to persist through the first half of May after the Civil…

US examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz unblocking

The White House said on Monday that it was examining Iran’s latest proposal to unblock…

PH gains new access to Russian oil as price drops continue

The Philippines has gained new access to Russian crude and petroleum products after the United…