On March 24–25, 2026, Philippine declared a state of national energy emergency.
This was aimed at addressing severe risks to the country’s energy supply caused by turmoil in global oil markets tied to the war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.
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The conflict disrupted global oil production and shipping (especially through the Strait of Hormuz), which the Philippines relies on heavily for oil imports.
On March 24–25, 2026, Philippine declared a state
of national energy emergency.
This was aimed at addressing severe risks to the
country’s energy supply caused by turmoil in global oil markets tied to the war
involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.
Additional Information:
The conflict disrupted global oil production and
shipping (especially through the Strait of Hormuz), which the Philippines
relies on heavily for oil imports.
Nepal held general elections on 5 March 2026 to choose members of its Parliament.
A newer political party called Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won the election by a large number of seats. Their leader, Balendra Shah, a former rapper and mayor, was sworn in as Prime Minister (youngest PM)
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The Nepal General Elections 2026 were "snap" (early) elections held as a direct result of a massive youth-led uprising in September 2025 that toppled the previous government.
