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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines will push through with hosting the ASEAN summits in May and November 2026 on a ‘very bare-bones’ scale, focusing on energy and food security as well as migrant workers amid the Middle East conflict.

27. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A New York Times report claims billionaire Elon Musk joined a phone call on Tuesday between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the Iran war. The unusual involvement of a private citizen has stirred diplomatic circles. Neither the US nor India has officially confirmed Musk's participation.

The Mexican peso ended the session up 0.15% against the dollar at 17.76 pesos per unit, per Banco de México data. Traders assessed the feasibility of a ceasefire in Iran ahead of Banxico's monetary policy decision on Thursday. Analysts forecast the currency to hold in a 17.65-17.85 pesos per dollar range.

25. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol on Wednesday, requesting preparations for an additional coordinated oil stockpile release to hedge against a prolonged Middle East conflict. Birol said the agency is ready to proceed if necessary.

Philippine fuel supply may last until the second week of May with one million barrels expected soon, according to the Department of Energy. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the average supply stood at 45 days as of March 20, down from 55-57 days when the Middle East war began nearly a month ago.

24. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the oil crisis committee ordered by President Marcos 'does not start, but sustains and strengthens' mitigation measures to protect sectors affected by the Middle East crisis. Recto emphasized it builds on existing efforts amid elevated fuel prices. Senators urged the government to officially acknowledge the oil crisis.