Oil prices rise as US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt supply
Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts Middle East oil exports, refiners seek alternativesTrump threatens further action if Strait remains closed, Iran allows passage for select...
Philippine peso loses most among muted Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0208 GMT.CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLARCurrencyLatest bidPrevious dayPct MoveJapan yen159.620159.56-0.04Sing dlr1.2861.2865+0.02Taiwan...
Trump, on Easter, threatens ‘hell’ on Iran’s infrastructure if Strait remains blocked
Trump said US will target Iranian power plants and bridges if no dealDemocratic senator says Trump rhetoric risks safety of US troopsIran warns...
On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes...
Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as...
If you’d never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before, you probably have by now. Iran’s effective closure of the waterway, which usually...
Iran to allow safe passage of Philippine ships, fuel supply through Strait of Hormuz,...
A vessel containing 142,000 barrels or 22.57 liters of diesel procured by the government as seen in a Deparmtent of Energy-released image on...
Pope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to Trump, world leaders to end Iran war
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for peace in a world wounded by conflict and violence.In remarks to journalists on March 31...
Major US airports return to normal as TSA workers get paid
TSA workers receive retroactive pay after emergency directiveWhite House cites airport crisis for emergency action500+ TSA officers quit since mid-FebruarySpring-break travel surge increases...
Middle East war disrupts pharma air routes, risks cancer drugs supply
War snarls critical drug deliveries to GulfDrugmakers reroute cargo as Dubai, Doha hubs are hitCancer drugs face higher supply riskNo major shortages yet,...
Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
Indonesia, India seek energy swap deals with JapanChina export ban hastens hunt for alternative suppliersSouth Korea, Sri Lanka turn to Russia for relief‘Frenzied’...














