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LPG shortage forces India to look west-all the way to Africa

New Delhi, March 30 -- With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut amid the Iran war, India is scrambling to secure cooking gas and LNG supplies. State-run giants Indian Oil Corp. Ltd., Bharat Petroleu... Read More


99 Filipinos from Kuwait repatriated amid evacuation push

Manila, March 30 -- A total of 99 Filipinos from Kuwait arrived safely in the country on Monday as the government intensified repatriation efforts amid tensions in the Middle East. In a social media ... Read More


Bangladesh pursues multiple fuel sources beyond the Middle East, says Shama

Dhaka, March 30 -- Amid the turmoil of the Gulf conflict, the government is exploring alternative fuel sources beyond the Middle East, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam told parliam... Read More


DFA says UAE stable amid threats, assures continued monitoring

Manila, March 30 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday assured continued vigilance in the Middle East, saying the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains stable despite recent missile and dr... Read More


Iran's message to 'Loser' Lego Trump on his Kharg Island threat: 'Come closer'

India, March 30 -- It's a short cartoon with blocky figures inspired by the Lego brand of interlocking pieces that kids love, a coffin marked 'For Loser' and a final screen saying "COME CLOSER" in the... Read More


Washington DC's Cherry Blossoms reach peak bloom, delight visitors

Washington DC, March 30 -- Washington's iconic cherry blossoms were seen in full bloom on Sunday (local time), attracting locals and tourists alike to witness the city's scenic beauty. Locals present... Read More


Beijing-Pyongyang Flights: Air China Resumes Direct Beijing-Pyongyang Flights After Six Years, Marking Major Step in China-North Korea Travel Revival

India, March 30 -- On Monday, March 30, 2026, Air China started flying directly between Beijing and North Korea's capital, Pyongyang, again. This is the first time these flights have happened in six y... Read More


DOLE: No letup in grant of employment aid to displaced workers

Manila, March 30 -- An official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday said the government continues to provide emergency employment assistance to workers affected by the impact of... Read More


"Divine reinforcement": Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah welcomes Yemeni forces' entry against Israeli-American aggression

Baghdad, March 30 -- Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah welcomed Yemeni Houthis (Ansar Allah) official entry into the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026. Kata'ib Hezb... Read More


Pag-IBIG: 3% socialized housing rate to stay amid Middle East conflict

Manila, March 30 -- The Pag-IBIG Fund on Monday said it will maintain its 3 percent annual interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (... Read More