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War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Saturday:

Philippines shortens work week to save energy
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved a four-day work week for government offices starting on Monday in the country’s bid to save on energy as tensions in the Middle East push fuel costs higher.

Fuel price surge threatens Trat tourism industry
TRAT - Concern over rising fuel prices is growing among tourism operators in this eastern province, who are urging the government to stabilise prices before they can no longer bear the burden.

Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance exam
A controversy has erupted over the strict rules set for those taking the exam for admission to Matthayom Suksa 4 (Grade 10) at a prestigious Bangkok school after some students had to discard cash in trash bins, raising concerns that some might have no money to travel home.

Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stress
Commercial airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on ​those flying through them.

Australian drug fugitive arrested at Bangkok condo
An Australian national wanted on drug charges in his home country has been arrested at a condominium in Din Daeng district of Bangkok.

Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP as Verstappen crashes
MELBOURNE - George Russell powered to pole position Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, but there was disaster for Max Verstappen who crashed out.

Rising fuel prices could spark domestic wildfire for Trump
WASHINGTON - Sean Robinson, a 54-year-old schoolteacher in the US capital Washington, did not realise how high fuel prices had gone until he arrived at the pump on Friday.

Venezuela topped 2025 global inflation table at 475%
CARACAS - Inflation in Venezuela soared to 475% in 2025, the highest in the world, driven by a tightening of US sanctions in the lead-up to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.

Russian missiles and drones kill six in Ukraine
KYIV - Russia pummelled Ukraine with drone and missile attacks overnight, killing six people and triggering air alerts across the country, officials said on Saturday.