Middle East Updates

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

P2/L fuel hike follows 3 weeks of price drop

After three weeks of rollback from surging fuel prices, motorists are back to facing a…

Iran warns US forces against entering Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s military said on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the…

Oil prices may stay high into 2027 amid Hormuz disruptions

Oil prices are likely to remain elevated for longer than previously expected as disruptions in…

More Nepalis drive electric, evading fuel shocks

KATHMANDU, Nepal—As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are…

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…