Middle East Updates

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

Iran seizes two ships, keeps Hormuz closed

Iran’s vow not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — so long as a US…

Airfares to soar as fuel surcharge doubled in mid-April

Travelers flying within and out of the Philippines are facing significantly higher airfares for the…

Keeping the lights on: PCCI backs lifting of moratorium on new coal plants

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Wednesday threw its support behind the…

Farm-to-road projects delayed by high fuel costs

Rising fuel costs amid the Middle East conflict forced the Department of Agriculture (DA) to…

US-Iran talks uncertain, Trump extends truce

The next steps to resume US-Iran talks remained unclear on Wednesday after US President Donald…

‘Might doesn’t make right’

TOKYO–The United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran have now embroiled the entire Middle East…

Gov’t to agencies, LGUs: Don’t delay food trucks

Malacañang on Tuesday urged national agencies and local government units (LGUs) to help farmers and…

QC students back Pope’s call for peace through paper cranes

A parish in Quezon City is showing its support for Pope Leo’s call for an…

Q1 overall PH car sales down–yet xEVs surge

The overall Philippine automotive sales in the first quarter of 2026 experienced a steep decline…

US, Iran warn they are ready for war

Tehran, IRAN—The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as the…