Greenland's teenage boxers throwing punches to surviveA boxer tries to psych himself up in the locker-room hallway before stepping into the ring for an international junior bout in Nuuk, on February 28, 2026. Suicide is one of Greenland's leading causes of premature death and the autonomous Danish territory has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. "I was devastated," he told AFP a few days later at his home in the capital Nuuk. - 'Relief' -After his mother's suicide, William turned first to alcohol and drugs. Originally from northern Greenland, Mette had been placed in an orphanage in the capital Nuuk as her parents were unable to care for her.

Marcos: Flight groundings possible due to fuel shortageMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that grounding airplanes is a "distinct possibility” amid soaring oil prices caused by the Iran-Israel war. Marcos, in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg, said that there is a scarcity of crude oil supplies, adding that refining takes longer time. Asked if the Philippines will have to ground planes, Marcos said it was not out of the question. It’s a distinct possibility,” he said. Fuel prices in the Philippines have surged by double digits per liter—a record high.

Pakistan's prime minister said on Tuesday he was willing to host talks between the U.S. and Iran on ending the war in the Gulf, a day after President Donald Trump postponed threats to bomb Iranian power plants, saying there had been "productive" talks. In a post on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan welcomed and fully supported ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the war. "Subject to concurrence by the U.S. and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement," he said. Pakistan has long-standing ties to neighbouring Iran's Islamic Republic and has been building a relationship with Trump. IRAN DENIES TALKS HAVE BEEN HELDIran, however, denied that any talks had taken place following Trump's comments on Truth Social on Monday.

But reports the Pentagon would send thousands of more troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East caused some concerns. But energy prices rose on Tuesday with crude oil futures settling up more than 4%. Earlier a survey showed U.S. business activity slowed to an 11-month low in March as the Middle East war raised prices for energy products and other inputs. Higher oil prices have revived inflation jitters and complicated the interest rate outlook for central banks. Traders are no longer pricing in any rate cuts this year, compared with two reductions expected before the Middle East conflict erupted.

An electric bicycle caught fire in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday night, sending flames and thick smoke into the air, but no one was injured. ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENTThe incident occurred around 11.18pm at the junction of Prat Avenue and Hart Avenue. Online footage shows the rear of the bicycle engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke billowing. The fire intensified at one point, accompanied by popping sounds, believed to be caused by the battery heating up. Bystanders were heard urging others to keep their distance, with one saying: "Don't get too close!

The independent committee investigating the tragic fire in Tai Po entered its third public hearing on Tuesday, which heard that the fire service installation suspension notice submitted by Wang Fuk Court to the Fire Services Department made no declaration that the fire alarm system had been deactivated. He said the government has never shied away from its deficiencies and acknowledges its supervisory responsibilities, adding that it will carry out systemic reforms. Jenkin SuenSuen revealed that the “fire alarm” column on the fire service installation suspension notice submitted by Wang Fuk Court was left blank. When the fire was upgraded to No 5 alarm at 6.22 pm, 116 fire trucks, 55 ambulances, and 718 firefighters were dispatched — more than six times the standard 110 personnel for a No 5 alarm fire. By 10 pm, 989 firefighters had been deployed, nine times the standard manpower.

Sara, lawyers won’t attend impeach hearing todayReporters wait at the press briefing room of the Office of the Vice President in Mandaluyong in July 2025. MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte and her lawyers will not attend the hearing today on her impeachment case by the committee on justice of the House of Representatives. Also up for resolution is the petition to place under the panel’s custody a key witness, Ramil Madriaga, who claims to be a former “bagman” of the Vice President. “Of course, there is a very big disparity between the impeachment against the President and the Vice President. These are official audit findings.”It’s unclear if the Vice President has accepted the committee’s invitation to attend today’s hearing or any of the other scheduled hearings.

Going localDealers of hybrid and fully electric vehicles reportedly can’t keep up with the orders these days. One winner, according to the head of the country’s largest business organization, are certain local suppliers. One noteworthy response, he told us, was that businessmen were going local, sourcing supplies domestically where possible. Even if the products were inferior compared to the imports, the Koreans bought local. Obviously, we can’t buy local when it comes to crude oil and refined petroleum products.

Strategic stockpilesThe one glaring lesson staring our leaders in the face is the failure to have a strategic petroleum reserve of at least 60 to 100 days. “Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are constraining global fertilizer supplies, driving sharp price increases and disrupting trade flows for key agricultural inputs. It was reported that local palay (unmilled rice) production rose to 19.68 million metric tons (MT) last year. Fertilizers are increasingly viewed as a critical component of “supply chain security” because they are the cornerstone of food production. Aside from oil, major global powers maintain massive strategic reserves of food and medical supplies.

Why the US will probably lose the warThe United States entered this war against Iran with much bravado. I also think that the US is in danger of losing this war. Washington planned for a short war; Iran prepared for a long one. As the conflict stretches and deepens, the war is becoming increasingly costly and difficult for Washington to control. And yet, when Iran closed the Strait, Trump was caught flat footed.

‘Term limit dispute coming at wrong time’MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) president and CEO Ramon Monzon said the dispute over the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s proposed term limit on broker-directors of an exchange is coming at the wrong time. “So I don’t want to get in the middle of this talk on who’s correct, who’s wrong, will it improve corporate governance or not? I’d like to say, my only take on this whole thing is it’s coming at the wrong time. The SEC said it is ready to face any legal action that could be taken by those opposing its plan to impose a term limit on broker-directors. But for the exchange, I don’t want to take an official position on that,” he said.

Global oil crisis: Is Marcos struggling more than his dad? Notes on the beatHistory seems to be repeating itself yet again in the Philippines, where a Marcos presidency collides with a global oil crisis. At the time, the oil industry was regulated, unlike today when private companies control fuel prices. Yet the country’s heavy reliance on imported fuel remains the same enduring challenge. “Oil shocks in the early 1970s were perhaps four times worse than today,” Oplas said, pointing to the Dubai oil prices that nearly doubled in 1973 and quadrupled in 1974 from just $1.90 in 1972.

Humid, hotter weather to prevail as dry season startsPAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda said the temperature may continue to rise, bringing humid and hotter days ahead. MANILA, Philippines — Humid weather is starting to be felt nationwide as the dry season begins, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday. PAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda said the temperature may continue to rise, bringing humid and hotter days ahead. Exposure to an “extreme caution level” heat index, which ranges from 33 to 41 degrees Celsius, may cause heat cramps and exhaustion. Continuous activity under the “extreme caution level” heat index can lead to heat stroke.

27 bus operators get fuel aidPresident Marcos greets bus passengers after overseeing the fuel subsidy payout for drivers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange yesterday. MANILA, Philippines — At least 27 bus operators yesterday received P10,000 in fuel aid per unit, amid efforts to mitigate the impact of soaring oil prices. Over 245,000 operators and drivers of more than 1.18 million PUVs are expected to benefit from the program. Transport sectors will receive varying amounts of fuel aid. In Parañaque, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday led the distribution of aid to transport network vehicle services at the San Dionisio Sports Complex.

State of national energy emergency declaredSenators eye lowering, suspending 12% fuel VATMANILA, Philippines — He’s still not calling the situation a crisis, but President Marcos declared yesterday a “state of national energy emergency” as fuel prices continue to soar and as supply nears depletion. It is the first time that a president exercised such authority to respond to oil supply disruptions under Republic Act 7638, which authorizes the President to declare a critically low ener­gy supply and implement energy allocation. Earlier, Sen. Bam Aquino pressed energy officials on additional interventions to lower pump prices, noting that the Senate had already fast tracked the enrolled bill suspending fuel excise taxes. Balisacan issued the warning after Sen. Loren Legarda asked him for his opinion on senators’ proposals to suspend or reduce not just the fuel excise tax, but also the VAT on fuel. He said reducing tax on fuel would result in lower inflation rate because of reduced costs in transportation of goods and on motorists’ travel.