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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (Manila time) said the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has fulfilled its mandate but he would still like to see “what else they can do” in the coming days.
‘In the past few weeks, we have uncovered many such cases involving cars that had enlarged their fuel tank capacity and made other modifications,’ customs says
Some airlines in Asia and Europe raised fares, added fuel surcharges or adjusted schedules Tuesday as the Middle East conflict drove jet fuel costs sharply higher and disrupted key air routes.
Qantas is joining other international airlines in increasing airfares as the US-Israeli war in Iran drives up the cost of jet fuel.The airline announced that international fares will go up this week after the cost of jet fuel rose by up to 150 per cent in just a fortnight."Qantas International is increasing fares t…
South Korea’s annual air traffic surpassed 1 million flights for the first time last year, government data showed. The total number of flights reached 1,013,930 in 2025, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
“I’ve been Harry; it’s been an absolute pleasure. Thank you for having me back.” The ever charming Harry Styles, Grammy winner and ex-One Direction-er, road tests his new album and plays a clutch of choice hits in One Night in Manchester, a standalone Netflix concert special shot at Co-Op Live Arena, and the cryptic…
Iran is preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trading route that oversees the transport of 20% of the world’s oil supply, according to new reports.
Mercedes driver George Russell, left, of Britain embraces teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy after winning the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
The college fraternity pledge who died in a horrific hazing incident this year was forced to drink so much liquor his blood-alcohol level was more than five times the legal driving limit, an autopsy revealed.
Robotic lawn mowers have promised hands-off convenience for years, but many have fallen short when confronted with the realities of everyday backyards. With the launch of the Sunseeker S4, Sunseeker is taking a different approach: one rooted less in perfect demo lawns and more in the messy, uneven spaces people live…
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman D. J. Rajakaruna yesterday urged the public to use fuel economically in the wake of looming energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Addressing a press conference in Colombo yesterday (10), Rajakaruna emphasised that people should take every possible …
MP Namal Rajapaksa has raised concerns over the recent increase in fuel prices, saying it contradicts Government assurances that the country has oil reserves sufficient for 45 days.
Dhaka: Bangladesh will close all universities from Monday, bringing forward the Eid ul-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that it is the Government’s expectation to establish a strong public transport system that is comfortable, safe, efficient and reliable for the people, and that the Government is currently in the process of formulating a national policy to achieve this objective.
Union Assurance has expanded its regional footprint with two key milestones: the opening of a new branch at New Town Road, Embilipitiya and the strategic relocation of its Chilaw branch to a newly upgraded facility at Puttalam Road, Chilaw.
Assetline Finance PLC (AFIN), the flagship company of the financial services arm of David Pieris Holdings, continues on its journey of islandwide growth with the opening of the 63rd branch in Athurugiriya, located at Kaduwela Road.
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) partnered with Home Lands Group as a key banking partner at the Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026: Road to Your Next Investment, held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo.
The 21st ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards, recently held at Cinnamon Life, marked a significant milestone, uniting Sri Lanka’s leading corporates, sustainability professionals, regulators and stakeholders to celebrate over two decades of ESG reporting excellence.
Driven by its commitment to enhancing customer lifestyles and making quality mobility solutions more accessible, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd. to promote the Mahindra XUV 3XO passenger vehicle, through a joint promotional campaign.
Global airlines are beginning to raise ticket prices as the escalating Middle East conflict drives a sharp surge in oil and jet fuel costs, placing renewed pressure on the international aviation industry.
The widow of NYPD hero Jonathan Diller broke down in tears in a Queens courtroom Tuesday as prosecutors described the bullet that “ripped through” her husband when a career criminal allegedly shot him dead during a traffic stop.
Robert Fenwick needs diesel at his vineyard to power tractors and mowers used for disease control, planting and harvesting. Source: Supplied / Robert Fenwick/@heritageestatewines
Australia’s new online age verification codes risk driving pornography consumers toward illegal content, stripping sex workers of income, and generating records of citizens’ sexual viewing habits, according to warnings from sex workers and independent content creators.
Diesel prices are rising at a much faster clip than gasoline as the war in Iran disrupts critical oil supplies – and while most drivers don’t use the pricier fuel to fill up their tanks every day, it could bring the most pain to American wallets.
KUALA LUMPUR — Unfolding thousands of kilometers away in the Middle East, the latest military clashes between the United States and Iran may appear geographically distant from Southeast Asia. Yet in today’s deeply interconnected world, the reverberations of such conflicts rarely remain confined to their immediate th…