Marcos promises one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock. The Philippines imports 98% of its oil from the Gulf of Mexico. Oil prices have more than doubled since the start of the war in Iran in mid-February. The government is working with Washington to secure exemptions for the country.
The energy minister, Chris Bowen, signalled rationing would only be contemplated under a “worst-case scenario” in which the Middle East conflict continued for months. The federal government and the states are not considering fuel rationing but have not ruled out other voluntary measures to reduce usage if the situations worsens.
Despite the size of the oil supply shock, Philip said the country was not in the throes of 1970s-style stagflation, when inflation and unemployment hit double digits. Australia’s growth rate is forecast to grow at 2.3% this year and 2.4% in 2027.
The Baltimore Orioles have released their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season. The team has a new manager, a new high-profile slugger and very high hopes for the future. The Orioles will play their first game of the season on March 25, 2026 at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
The White House is celebrating the IOC's decision to ban trans women from competing in the 2028 Olympic Games. The political preoccupation with trans athletes is nothing but a scapegoat to distract from the many real inequities women and LGBTQ people face on a daily basis. In the 20 years that trans women have been allowed to compete at the Olympics, there has been only one trans woman Olympian, and she did not win a medal.
Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment into Russia-Ukraine war. Zimbabwe’s announcement follows similar cases across Africa, where governments say their citizens have been lured into the conflict. The four-year-old conflict has killed close to 2 million people, according to a January report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The International Cheer Union did not provide further details on how Webb died. A family representative declined to discuss the accident. His children, Jeffrey and Caroline Webb, released a tribute to their dad.Keep reading to learn more about Jeff Webb’s connection to Charlie Kirk and the cheerleading community.
The European Parliament voted Thursday to approve a trade deal between the European Union and the United States. The deal will now be further negotiated by EU trade representatives Maroš Šefčovič and his U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer. New language now says that the deal can be suspended if it is determined that Washington “undermined the objectives of the deal’
Democrats say some key reforms are missing from the legislative text, which they say is crucial to earn their support. Democrats are leery of funding Customs and Border Protection and other subagencies that help ICE without any reforms. The latest GOP offer does not include significant reforms, according to Democrats. It's not exactly clear what is included in the latest offer.
Across California's seven competitive congressional districts, at least 1 in 5 people are Latino. Just as they did across the country, Latino voters in the agricultural heart of California shifted toward Republicans. Latino voters also make up a sizable chunk of voters in North Carolina and Georgia, two states with crucial Senate races.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says the U.S. is proposing security guarantees in exchange for Kyiv withdrawing its troops from parts of Donbas still under Ukrainian control. The president warned that such a withdrawal would threaten Ukraine's security by forcing Kyiv to give up strong defensive positions.
Russian lawmakers are in the US for meetings with American lawmakers and officials. This is the first official visit by Russian lawmakers to the US since the Ukraine war. The two-day trip is to discuss the normalization of relations after tensions over the Ukraine. The Izvestia newspaper cited the U.S. embassy in Moscow as saying Russian lawmakers would meet U.s. lawmakers on Thursday.
Ukraine has made parts of the Black Sea too dangerous for Russia to use. It has damaged or destroyed numerous Russian ships and forced others away from key areas. The European country doesn't really have a navy, experts said, but it has managed to keep Russia's Black Sea Fleet from entering the western half of the sea.
Iran says it will allow "non-hostile vessels" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. About 3,000 ships usually sail through the strait each month but this has dramatically decreased. Iran has threatened to attack tankers and other ships in the area. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps essentially verifies the ship's information and acts almost like a toll booth.
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., was hospitalized in September 2024 after he collapsed at an event in Washington. His son, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, later said that doctors had told the family he had experienced stroke-like symptoms. Wilson has served in Congress since 2001 and is a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Israeli defense chief says killing of Iranian naval commander behind Strait of Hormuz closure confirmed. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that an Israeli airstrike had killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy. Israel has killed dozens of senior Iranian military commanders since the war began on Feb. 28.
Minnesota advances a bill to ban prediction markets, framing them as unregulated gambling and imposing felony penalties for violations. The debate highlights a broader clash over how these platforms should be categorized and who should regulate them. A Kalshi spokesperson warned that prohibiting sports contracts would “push this behavior offshore, where no regulation exists.”
Only about 2 in 10 Republicans favor deploying U.S. ground troops to fight Iran. About one-third don’t have an opinion and about half are opposed. Only about half of Republicans see replacing Iran’s government with leaders who are more friendly to the US as a high priority.
Israeli defense chief says killing of Iranian naval commander behind Strait of Hormuz closure confirmed. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that an Israeli airstrike had killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy. Israel has killed dozens of senior Iranian military commanders since the war began on Feb. 28.
Trump says Iran let Pakistani boats through the Strait of Hormuz as a 'present' Trump said Iran allowed a handful of oil tankers to sail through the strait as a “present” to the U.S. to prove its seriousness in discussions to end the war.
There are also wide age gaps among Republicans. 84% of Republicans 65 and older and 79% of those 50 to 64 approve of how Trump is handling the conflict. Still, sizable shares of Republicans take the opposing views. More than half of Republicans 18 to 49 approve of the U.S. military action.
A sailor on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier sustained a non-combat injury and was transferred ashore for medical treatment. The Navy said the sailor was injured during flight operations but their injury was not "combat-related nor life threatening," and they were in stable condition. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres calls for an end to the war against Iran. He says the fighting “has broken past limits even leaders thought imaginable.” He calls on the U.S. and Israel, whose joint strikes last month started the war, to end the fighting.
The sudden fall of the Cuban government might "create a chaotic power vacuum, which could provoke a prolonged, bloody, and expensive U.S. intervention," Duany said. The Cuban regime seems unwilling to give up its decades-long monopoly on power, even as the Trump administration tries to push president out.
Witkoff confirms Pakistan acting as intermediary between US and Iran. “These are incontrovertible signs, among many other signs,” he added, “that their regime had not given the negotiating team authority to make a deal required by you” Trump administration on Thursday confirmed for the first time that it has passed a 15-point "action-list" to Iran through Pakistani officials.
Hamas and its allied factions are demanding that the first phase of the October ceasefire agreement – which entails an Israeli withdrawal and the entry of unconditional aid – be implemented before the subject of weapons is addressed. Once all sides have met their obligations in the first three months of the plan, they would move on to the next phase.
The House of Lords and Commons are currently engaged in what is known as "ping pong" over a proposed amendment to the Children's Schools and Wellbeing Bill. It would give ministers a year to decide which platforms to ban for Under 16s. Both companies intend to appeal, with Meta maintaining a single app cannot be solely responsible for a teen mental health crisis.
Ukraine has become so well-versed in fending off Iranian drones that Kyiv has offered to lend its expertise. "We are engaging with countries in the Middle East and the Gulf, which now show a strong interest in Ukraine's experience in defending against drones," Zelensky said.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocates. Verdicts signal a changing tide of public perception against tech companies that is likely to lead to more lawsuits and regulation.“For the first time, courts have held social media platforms accountable for how their product design can harm users,” said Nikolas Guggenberger, an assistant professor of law.
The White House hosted its first humanoid robot. Figure 03 awkwardly walked and talked. First Lady Melanie Trump then touted a robot teacher in the East Room. The occasion was the kick-off of the second day of her summit, "Fostering the Future Together", which focuses on children and their education through technology.
IOC says only ‘biological females’ can compete in women’s events at the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee announced a new policy Thursday that bars transgender women from competing. The IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
In a landmark ruling, Finland's Supreme Court has fined Member of Parliament Paivi Rasanen for calling homosexuality a "developmental disorder" on social media and her website. The statement contradicts prevailing medical understanding and constitutes incitement against a group, though she may appeal, the court ruled.
Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassion. Quebec’s premier called on the airline executive to resign. CEO Michael Rousseau has been criticized for the four-minute condolence video. It included only two French words — “bonjour” and “merci”
The U.S. continues to "decimate" Iran, as more than 9,000 enemy targets have been hit since Operation Epic Fury commenced. It is also not clear whether the war with Iran, which has shaken the global economy, will be settled by the time of the Xi-Trump meeting. Trump said he would host Xi for a reciprocal visit in Washington later this year.
In the summer of 2022, as energy prices soared following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many European nations imposed policies to curb oil and gas consumption. Demand is already starting to soften due to travel uncertainty and higher fares. MacPherson said: “If this went on and on, and we had to live in a world where there is much less oil than we have been used to in the past, people would have to travel less.”
Savannah Guthrie gave her first interview since her mother's disappearance. Guthrie said they family did receive ransom notes amid the investigation. She said she believes only two of the notes were real and that they need to know what happened to her mother, who has been missing for more than 50 days.
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Trump reveals Iran's gift: 'Big boats of oil' The president said in total 10 vessels were allowed through the strait in a show of good will. “We’re on a path to completely eliminate Iran’s wider military manufacturing apparatus,” Trump said.
Sotomayor: "It should be obvious that this arrest violated the First Amendment" Villarreal was arrested in 2017 for allegedly violating section 39.06(c) of the Texas Penal Code. She had confirmed details about a critical news story directly with the government. In 2019 the New York Times declared her “the most influential journalist in Laredo.”
The Liberal government has announced more than $42 billion in defence-related spending over the last month. The overall defence expenditures to just over $61 billion. The Defence Department, the Defence Investment Agency and the country's procurement services department all refused to release detailed breakdown of the elements that make up the overall project budget.
The U.N. General Assembly will vote on a resolution recognizing the slave trade. It had been proposed by Ghana’s president, John Dramani Mahama. The proposal was adopted with 123 votes in favor and three against. The United States, Israel and Argentina voted against the resolution.
Blinken: "I wish we had gotten there" on a stronger Iran nuclear deal. Trump: "Obama was worse. Blinken made a statement that he should have done it" Trump was speaking at the National Republican Congressional Committee Annual Fundraising Dinner. The White House says the deal would have been a "longer and stronger"
Australian gov't blocks entry for Iranian visa holders. Six-month ban will only apply to people who have a subclass 600 visitor visa linked to an Iranian passport. It does not apply to visa holders already in Australia, spouses or children of Australian citizens or permanent residents, or parents of a c.
The standoff over the strait has created an unexpected new strain on the relationship between Trump and NATO. Trump has been very vocal and honest about his displeasure with NATO. The Russians have tried to further deepen the rift. He could slash U.S. funding for NATO. He suggested in an interview that NATO would have a “very bad” future.
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Israel said it killed IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri in an airstrike and launched fresh strikes in Isfahan. Iranian missiles wounded six in Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will continue targeting Iran ‘with full force’ following claims that an Israeli strike killed the IRGC’s navy commander.
Oil prices rose again on Thursday after prices cooled in Wednesday's trading session, following reports of a US peace plan sent to Iran. Gas prices in the US fell slightly — by a fraction of a penny — for the first time since the war began. Markets in Asia and Europe fell. Iran announced Thursday that it had launched drone and missile attacks on a U.S. military base in Kuwait.
US troops working remotely as Iranian attacks leave bases 'uninhabitable' Military personnel and U.S. officials confirmed that the bombardments have rendered several strategic bases partially or completely unusable, disrupting command structur. The attacks were launched by Iran in retaliation for joint U.K.-U.S.-Israeli operations.
For now, Ghalibaf remains what he has been — a central figure within Iran’s political system, operating inside its existing structure. Other top names include, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani, Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib, Senior Advisor to Supreme Leader.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of introducing forces. Trump officials have argued that the U.S. operation does not require congressional approval because the hostilities have lasted less than the 60-90 days that are specifiied in the resolution. Many Republicans say the administration has satisfied the mandate to consult with Congress by holding several classified briefings with them.
The death toll from the war has risen to more than 1,500 people in Iran, nearly 1,100 people in Lebanon, 16 in Israel and 13 U.S. military members. Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal.
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Israel says its air defense systems have intercepted more than 90% of the Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Israel. Israel says it's taken out most of Iran's missile launchers and much of its ability to manufacture missiles. Iran has exaggerated the damage its missiles have made in Israel, and Israeli defense analysts say it's nothing compared to what the U.S. and Israel have done in Iran.