Bangladesh Feels the Pinch: How the 2026 Iran War Is Draining Wallets in Dhaka
The 2026 Iran war is choking Bangladesh's fuel supply, hammering its garment factories and pushing growth down to 3.9%. Here's why UK shoppers should care.
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The Philippines Just Declared an Energy Emergency, and the Rest of Asia Should Be Taking Notes
The Philippines has become the first country to formally declare a national energy emergency over the Iran conflict, signing Executive Order 110 as the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens a nation reliant on the Middle East for up to 98 per cent of its oil.
Bringing New Life Into a Country Running on Empty: Cuba's Expectant Mothers Face the Dark
Around 32,800 pregnant women in Cuba face childbirth amid rolling blackouts, fuel shortages, and a chikungunya outbreak as the island's grid collapses repeatedly.
Lights Out in Cuba: An Entire Nation Left in the Dark as Grid Collapses for the Third Time in a Month
Cuba has suffered three nationwide blackouts in March 2026 alone, leaving millions without power as an effective oil blockade chokes the island's ageing energy infrastructure.
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Slow Down, Stay Home, Save Oil: The IEA's Bold Plan to Tackle the Biggest Energy Crisis in History
The IEA has published a 10-point plan urging people worldwide to work from home, reduce speed limits, and cut business flights in response to the worst oil supply disruption in history caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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From Energy Chaos to Coastal Calm: Friday's Papers Capture a World in Contrast
Friday's papers capture a world of contrasts: a devastating energy crisis triggered by Iranian strikes on Gulf infrastructure sends oil prices soaring, while King Charles inaugurates the world's longest coastal walking path.
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Lights Out in Havana: Trump’s Bold Claims Amidst Cuba’s Energy Crisis
As Cuba faces a total grid collapse and widespread blackouts, Donald Trump has made bold claims about his influence over the island's future.