Reports indicated that those affected included travellers, local villagers, and families who were outdoors observing Nature Day. The presence of civilians near the site at the time of the strike contributed to the high number of casualties
03 April,2026 09:53 AM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent-1774596675218_d.png "West Asia tensions: Japan to boost coal power use amid energy crunch")
Given the current situation in the Middle East affecting fuel prices, we believe that uncertainty regarding future LNG procurement is increasing, an official said
27 March,2026 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1774423575332_d.png "Philippines declares energy emergency over fuel supply risks amid West Asia war")
The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency due to risks to fuel supply caused by the Middle East conflict. The government plans to boost coal power generation and take measures to stabilise energy supply and costs
25 March,2026 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Philippine authorities rescued one crew member and continued searching for 12 others after a motorboat carrying passengers and crew went missing in southern waters. The vessel failed to reach its destination in Davao Oriental after leaving Davao City, prompting a multi-agency search operation
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