2026-03-12 • Robel A. Almoguerra
IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil — Can emergency reserves calm surging global prices?
MARCH 12, 2026 — In an effort to stabilize rising energy costs, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced a major plan to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves, according to reports release... MARCH 12, 2026 — In an effort to stabilize rising energy costs, the Interna...

2026-03-12 • Robel A. Almoguerra
Oil storage silos reportedly hit by attack at Oman Port — Could energy infrastructure become the next target in regional tensions?
OMAN — Videos circulating online on March 11, 2026 show large oil storage silos engulfed in flames at Salalah Port in Salalah, Oman, raising concerns about the security of energy infrastructure in the region.According to... OMAN — Videos circulating online on March 11, 2026 show large oil storage s...

2026-03-12 • Robel A. Almoguerra
Kim Jong Un tests firearms with daughter at a munitions factory — A military visit or political signal?
NORTH KOREA — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen testing firearms alongside his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, during a visit to a munitions factory in North Korea on Thursday, March 12, 2026.According to a report from the K... NORTH KOREA — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen testing firearms alo...

2026-03-12 • Robel A. Almoguerra
MRT-3 to suspend operations during ‘Holy Week’ — Are commuters prepared for the temporary shutdown?
MANILA, Philippines — Passengers of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) have been advised of a temporary suspension of train operations as part of the system’s annual maintenance activities.According to the MRT-3 manag... MANILA, Philippines — Passengers of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) h...