Jay Hilotin

Senior Assistant Editor

Articles from the author

Ceasefire at risk as Israel-Hezbollah strikes escalate

Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, citing truce violations after deadly strikes in Lebanon

A rescue worker extinguishes burning cars at the site of an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Lebanon.

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel as truce 'violated'

Iran agrees to cease military action, safe Hormuz passage after US accepts 10‑point plan

First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026.

All eyes on Hormuz: Marine traffic starting to move

Ship movements surging after ceasefire eases weeks of tension in key oil chokepoint

This before-and-after view captures a pivotal moment following intense diplomatic pressure. Iran agreed to guarantee safe passage for maritime traffic in exchange for the two-week pause in hostilities.

Free electricity in the Philippines? Zero bill kicks in

New subsidy lets low‑usage 4Ps families pay nothing for power up to 50 kWh

Manila Electric Co (Meralco) linemen repair power meters atop electricity post at the port area of Metro Manila, Philippines.

4K video streaming from Artemis II: How it works

NASA’s O2O tech readies deep-space missions for high-speed, high-res comms

4K video: High-res video is beamed from Artemis II, thanks to latest laser-based communications system.

Oil prices tumble sharply on 2-week Iran war ceasefire

Decline marks relief after Iran, US, Israel said they had agreed to the 'pause'

Oil prices tumble sharply on two-week US-Israel-Iran ceasefire: WTI drops 13%, Brent down 15%

Iran agrees to 2-week ceasefire — full statement

Iran to allow Hormuz shipping for two weeks under tight military control

A view of ships in the Strait of Hormuz: Iranian officials emphasised their commitment to continuing dialogue during the ceasefire, describing the agreement as a step toward reducing regional tensions and enabling broader negotiations between all parties.

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire: Full statement

Trump says Iran has sent 'workable' 10-point proposal to US

Trump blasts NATO, allies over Iran war

Follow Kuwaiti authorities’ instructions: UAE Embassy

Embassy in Kuwait urges Emirati nationals in the country to remain indoors overnight

An aerial view of Kuwait city skyline.

UAE, Qatar on alert as Trump deadline nears

Iranian army spokesman said the 'rude, arrogant rhetoric' was not impacting its actions

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.

4 people, including child, hurt in Doha debris

Debris from intercepted missile causes injuries in Doha's Muraikh district

A view of the Doha skyline.

Exposed: Ex-congressman's $13m 'ghost' flood cash trail

Anti-graft probe uncovers ₱802m flow from bogus flood works to ex-Rep Zaldy Co

Former Filipino congressman Zaldy Co, who has fled the Philippines, is in the eye of the corruption storm that has triggered protests.

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