Crisi

Iran conflict deepens LPG crisis: Government escalates with Essential Commodities Act

10 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

Building on March 5 directive to refineries, the government invoked the Essential Commodities Act on March 10, 2026, amid worsening LPG shortages from the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Commercial supplies have halted, severely impacting hotels, restaurants, and crematoriums across India, while prioritizing domestic use.

Government needs P429 billion for prolonged Middle East crisis relief

The Philippine government would need P429 billion to fund support and relief if the Middle East conflict extends until December, according to the Department of Economy, Planning and Development. Secretary Arsenio Balisacan presented the estimates at yesterday's Senate PROTECT committee hearing. The measures include transport support, fuel and fertilizer subsidies, and social protection for the poor.

Collassano i servizi funebri a Matanzas tra carenze e corruzione

10 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A Matanzas, a Cuba, le famiglie affrontano gravi problemi con i servizi funebri a causa della carenza di carburante, dei blackout e dei veicoli guasti. Le testimonianze rivelano ritardi, decomposizione delle salme e un sistema di tangenti per accelerare le procedure. L'aggiunta recente di un carro funebre non riesce a risolvere la crisi strutturale.

Politica

Senate panel sets hearing on Middle East crisis

America

IEA proposes telework and worldwide peak-and-plate to cut fuel use

America

L'Avana è paralizzata in seguito al crollo della rete elettrica nazionale

Ethiopia issues emergency fuel utilization directive amid global supply crisis

The Ethiopia Petroleum and Energy Authority (PEA) issued a fuel conservation and prioritization directive on March 17, 2026. It aims to protect the economy from disruptions in global oil supplies due to Middle East geopolitical tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz. Priority access is given to key sectors.

Sweden sends healthcare personnel to Middle East

06 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The government announces that Sweden will send healthcare personnel to the Middle East due to many stranded Swedes in the region. The personnel will reinforce the Swedish crisis team in the United Arab Emirates. Health Minister Elisabet Lann (KD) emphasizes the need to assess and address medical needs on site.

Mashatile convenes task team to stabilise Gauteng water supply

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has convened a Water Task Team meeting to address interventions for stabilising Gauteng's water supply following recent disruptions. Officials attribute the issues to electro-mechanical failures and a pipe burst in late January. While Rand Water has restored capacity, municipal systems in Johannesburg face ongoing pressure.

Peso cubano tocca minimo storico di 500 per dollaro sul mercato informale

11 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Il peso cubano si è deprezzato a 500 unità per dollaro USA sul mercato informale mercoledì, segnando un minimo storico secondo l'agenzia El Toque. Questo calo del 15 per cento finora quest'anno peggiora la crisi economica dell'isola, provocata da pressioni esterne degli Stati Uniti. La svalutazione si è approfondita dopo il fallimento della riforma monetaria del 2021.

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