Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on energy sites but in the days that followed, Russia rained down missile and drone strikes, including on energy targets such as power stations, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people
The scramble for 41 votes in the BARMM parliament tests whether the Macacua and Murad groups can reconcile or whether the struggle could eventually become a potential arena for a Marcos-Duterte showdown
ASEAN’s reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil, coupled with rising global prices, has prompted discussions on implementing regional fuel-security measures and long-term initiatives like the ASEAN Power Grid and renewable energy deployment
‘This is the kind of birthday present that Putin gave himself: the killing of children, the killing of people,’ says Ukraine President Zelenskyy, noting that the attacks coincided with the Russian leader’s birthday
The ongoing Russian air assaults intensify, with significant civilian casualties reported, prompting Zelenskyy to call for increased sanctions on Russia and support from European partners
US President Trump indicates a willingness to continue talks despite previously rejecting Iran’s proposal, while Iran awaits a definitive US response before deciding on its next steps
US President Donald Trump says he is approaching a critical juncture over whether to restart massive attacks on Iran
Before the US-Israeli war on Iran started on February 28, the strait typically handled about 125 large, commercial vessels a day, including tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and container vessels
Russian and Iranian foreign ministers agree that only a diplomatic settlement could end tension in the Middle East sparked by the US-Israeli war against Iran
The drone strike on the two gas tankers in Egyptian waters renews energy security concerns about the nearby Suez Canal and a related pipeline, a vital export route for Saudi Arabian oil since the beginning of the Iran war