Philippines Reaches Iran Seafarer Understanding

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

International

Philippines Reaches Iran Understanding On Seafarers The Philippines says it has reached a “positive understanding” with Iran on the safety of Filipino seafarers and the security of the country’s energy supplies, as tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten commercial

Op-Eds Opinion

From Russia to Iran: India Is Using Every Option to Protect Its Energy Needs

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

The ongoing war in Iran has once again shaken global energy markets, pushing crude prices higher and tightening supply routes. For countries heavily dependent on imports, the risk is not just higher fuel bills but the possibility of economic disruption. Against this backdrop, India’s approach stands out. Even as global markets fluctuate, India has managed […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Donald Trump Has Destabilised Global Energy, The US Must Institutionalise Him and Compensate the World

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

For days now, the world has been watching the fallout of escalating conflict around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical energy chokepoints on the planet. Oil markets have turned volatile, shipping routes have come under pressure, insurance costs have risen, and countries far removed from the conflict are once again […]

Op-Eds Opinion

While Others Impose Curfews, India Buys Time: Inside Modi Government’s Energy Strategy

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The global energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed several countries into emergency mode. Governments across regions are scrambling to manage fuel shortages and soaring prices, with curfews, rationing, and restrictions becoming the new normal. Yet in India, daily life continues without visible disruption.

International

Russia Bans Gasoline Exports From April 1

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Russia will ban gasoline exports from April 1 to July 31 as the government moves to protect domestic fuel supply and contain price volatility amid the global energy shock triggered by the Iran war. The decision signals Moscow’s concern that turbulence in international oil markets could spill over into its own retail fuel system despite […]

International

Trump Extends Iran Hormuz Deadline

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he is extending his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until April 6, stepping back for now from an earlier threat to target Iran’s energy infrastructure. He said talks aimed at ending the war were “going very well,” signalling a temporary diplomatic pause in what had […]

National

PM Modi Warns Of Prolonged Disruption Amid US Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Rajya Sabha that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could lead to prolonged disruption, warning that the fallout may continue to affect global energy supplies, trade routes and the wider economy for an extended period. He said India is closely monitoring the crisis and working through diplomatic and supply-side […]

International

Philippines Declares Fuel Emergency

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a year-long national energy emergency as the impact of the Iran war begins to strain fuel availability and disrupt transport planning in the country. The move comes as officials warn of growing risks to energy supply chains, with the government preparing emergency measures to manage the distribution of […]

International

Canada Says Energy Crisis Is Historic

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the world is facing what he described as the biggest disruption to energy supplies in history, as the Iran war continues to shake global oil and gas markets. Speaking at CERAWeek in Houston, Hodgson argued that Canada is well placed to respond to the crisis by offering stable alternative […]

International

Modi, Trump Discuss Keeping Hormuz Strait Open

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with both leaders discussing the worsening West Asia conflict and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The conversation underlined India’s growing concern over energy security, shipping disruption and the wider economic fallout of the crisis. Modi Trump Call Focuses On […]