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The Sailors Stranded in the Persian Gulf
ByAie Balagtas See April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Thousands of civilian sailors have been stranded for more than a month in waters surrounded by a conflict zone because of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

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Soaring Diesel Prices Set Off Transport Strike in Philippines
ByJason Gutierrez and John Yoon March 27, 2026

Transport workers in Manila walked off the job to protest the rising cost of fuel, as the war in the Middle East causes a national energy emergency.

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Philippines Declares National Emergency Over High Fuel Prices
BySui-Lee Wee March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

The Southeast Asian country imports 90 percent of its oil from the Middle East, and the government is under intense pressure to deal with the situation.

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Hunger and grief in Gaza and floods in the Philippines: photos of the day – Monday
ByGuardian staff July 21, 2025

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading…

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