Crisis

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said grounding airplanes is a distinct possibility amid soaring oil prices caused by the Iran-Israel war. In an exclusive Bloomberg interview, he cited scarcity of crude oil supplies and longer refining times. Inflation in the Philippines is expected to rise due to the ongoing fuel crisis.

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A newly formed Senate ad hoc committee on Middle East crisis response will hold its first hearing on Tuesday, chairman Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian announced. The Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy committee aims to check funds in the 2026 General Appropriations Act to address the crisis from US-Israel attacks on Iran. Fuel prices are soaring, threatening food security.

Cuba is grappling with an acute economic crisis reminiscent of the 1990s 'Special Period,' marked by fuel shortages and paralyzed transportation. Authorities and social media voices are invoking the ghost of the 'zero option,' where imports could drop to zero. Government measures focus on medium- and long-term solutions, while the immediate situation remains uncertain.

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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.

Örebro Hockey suffered a crushing 0-3 home loss to Färjestad, leaving the team just on goal difference from the relegation playoffs with eleven matches remaining. Captain Glenn Gustafsson urges focus on securing their own points, while coach Niklas Eriksson faces intense scrutiny. Sport chief Henrik Löwdahl acknowledges shared responsibility in the crisis.

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The oil tanker Ocean Mariner arrived in Havana Bay with 86,000 barrels of fuel sent by Mexico to ease blackouts on the island. The vessel, which departed from Pemex's Pajaritos complex last month, began unloading at the Ñico López refinery this Saturday. This shipment comes amid Cuba's energy crisis, worsened by reduced supplies from Venezuela.