Middle East Updates

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

AI demand boosts Singapore exports in April

SINGAPORE—Singapore’s exports rose nearly 25 percent in April compared to the same month the previous…

G7 finance chiefs meet to seek common stance on war

PARIS, FRANCE—Finance chiefs from the G7 industrialized nations gather in Paris on Monday for two…

Strong dollar trap: OFW families feel pinch of rising prices

In Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija, P1,000 worth of groceries no longer fills a cart the…

PH among top 50 economies at risk of food price surge

The Philippines ranks among the 50 countries most vulnerable to a surge in food prices…

Iran: US must accept peace plan or face ‘failure’

Iran’s chief negotiator said on Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or…

Electrifying mobility that’s proudly Pinoy

Although fuel prices have started descending from their dizzying heights a few weeks ago, Filipinos…

US: Mideast truce on ‘life support’

US President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on “life…

PH fuel prices still easing amid uncertainty

Diesel and kerosene prices this week have dropped further while gasoline only had a slight…

Trump calls Iran terms ‘unacceptable’

Washington, USA—US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East…

Fuel disruptions spark higher costs in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Bangladesh—Tariqul Islam lost his savings after setbacks in his clothing business about a year…