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A new Ifop-Fiducial survey shows 82 percent of very small business leaders are concerned about the impact of the war in Iran and other global crises on their operations.

May 09, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reached an agreement for a three-day truce starting May 9, 2026. The deal includes a prisoner exchange but is heavily restricted in scope by Ukraine.

Despite plummeting tourism due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Dubai's local residents are maintaining strong demand for luxury goods. Queues formed at Chanel in Dubai Mall last weekend for Matthieu Blazy’s new collection, with items selling out quickly. Experts highlight the city's resilient consumer base of high-net-worth individuals.

March 28, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

In a joint statement, Egypt's House of Representatives and Senate condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan as violations of sovereignty amid ongoing Iran-Israel escalation, expressing solidarity and warning of economic fallout. This follows earlier condemnations of strikes on energy sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

As the Iran-Israel war enters its third week, India faces acute liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortages, prompting hoarding crackdowns and panic buying. Government officials assure sufficient stocks, but reports from various states highlight supply chain disruptions. Brent crude prices have surged to $103.14 per barrel, intensifying the crisis.

March 12, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Inihayag ng Bureau of Immigration noong Biyernes, Marso 13, ang pagbibigay ng tulong sa visa para sa mga dayuhang naapektuhan ng mga flight na kanselado dahil sa mga tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan. Ito ay nagpapahintulot sa mga dayuhang nag-expire ang visa noong Pebrero 28 na manatili hanggang Abril 1, 2026, nang walang bayad o parusa. Ayon kay BI chief Frederick Vida, ito ay simpleng paraan ng pamahalaan upang magbigay ng tulong sa panahon ng kaguluhan.