The U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, according to three people with knowledge of the move who spoke on condition of anonymity.

A national emergency has been declared in the Philippines as the war in the Middle East causes fuel prices to surge. South Korea has been grappling with energy restraints, implementing a nationwide energy saving campaign while Thailand has also asked employees to ditch suits in offices and lower air conditioning.