Kerala child actor Hari Murali found dead at 27
Dubai: Kerala child actor Hari Murali was found dead at his residence in Kerala. He was 27, according to a report on Manorama Online. The cause of his death hasn't been confirmed by his family. Hari Murali was the son of Payyannur Murali, who had been active in theatre circles for around three deca»»»
Drone crash reported in Dubai’s Al Bidaa area
Authorities in Dubai are responding to a minor incident involving a drone crash in the Al Bidaa area. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported. Relevant teams are handling the situation and assessing the incident.»»»
HELLENiQ Renewables launches first solar projects in Romania
HELLENiQ Renewables, the renewable energy subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY, announces the completion and start of commercial operations of two photovoltaic parks in southern Romania, marking a key milestone in the Group’s expansion into the Romanian renewable energy market. The two solar parks, with a»»»
Manufacturers of Kyrgyzstan oppose raising excise taxes on sugary drinks - | 24.KG
The Association for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex proposes rejecting the Ministry of Health’s proposed increase in excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. The organization shares the need to improve public health and prevent non-communicable diseases. However, according to the o»»»
Greek Patriot Shield Active: Bulgaria’s Skies Now Fully Covered
Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov announced that the Patriot air defense system provided by Greece is already on duty and that Bulgaria currently has full air defense coverage. Speaking to journalists in the National Assembly, he said the system began operating roughly 16 hours after Greece »»»
84 civil servants disciplined in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 - | 24.KG
Eighty-four civil servants were disciplined last year. Deputy Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan Zalkarbek Aknazarov announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) during the second reading of the draft law «On Conflict of Interest.» According to him, in 2025, the Prosecutor General’s Off»»»
INSCOP survey: 37.3% of Romanians believe PSD should remain in Government
55.7 percent of Romanians believe that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) should leave the Government, while 37.3 percent think the party should remain in Government, according to a survey conducted by INSCOP Research between 2 and 6 March 2026. A further 7 percent of respondents said they did not k»»»
Rising fuel prices trigger chain effects in the economy
The increase in gasoline and diesel prices propagates to the costs of transport, agriculture, construction and trade, amplifying inflationary pressures on the economy and household budgets, says Chairman of the Smart Energy Association (AEI), Dumitru Chisalita, in an analysis on the impact of the i»»»
Qatar, Pakistan discuss trade ties
Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, met yesterday, with Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, H E Jam Kamal Khan, via video conference. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen and develop bilateral trade and investment»»»
Minister of Commerce conducts inspections across retail outlets
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, conducted a field visit to a number of retail outlets in the country, as part of monitoring market conditions and ensuring the availability of essential goods and products for consumers. During the visit»»»
On This Day, March 12: NHL suspends season amid COVID-19 outbreak - UPI.com
On March 12, 2020, the NHL paused its season, and the NCAA canceled its men's and women's tournaments as COVID-19 spread throughout the United States. 1 of 6 | The Capitol One Arena, home to the NBA Washington Wizards and the NHL Washington Capitols, is quiet after the NHL announced March 12, 2020,»»»
‘Govt and people of Sweden stand firmly behind Qatar, other Gulf states’
Doha, Qatar: Sweden has reaffirmed its strong support for and solidarity with Qatar amid the evolving geopolitical situation in the region, with senior Swedish leaders holding high-level discussions with their Qatari counterparts, and the Swedish Embassy in Doha working around the clock to assist i»»»
IPI edges up 0.62%, PPI prices fall 2.89% in Jan 2026 — DoS
AMMAN — Jordan’s industrial production rose slightly in January, increasing by 0.62 per cent compared with the same month of 2025, according to a report issued on Wednesday by the Department of Statistics (DoS).The Industrial Production Index (IPI) reached 88.55 points in January, compared with 88.»»»
Qatar calls for global engagement in de-escalating the conflict
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has affirmed that Qatar has been actively engaging with its international and regional partners in recent days as part of efforts to address escalating tensions and support calls f»»»
Operation ‘Epic Wrath’ and the 2026 Elections
This is a direct translation from the original article that appeared in Arabic. With the 2026 midterm elections now only eight months away, the United States is entering an exceptional and unusually fraught political moment, one in which geopolitical turmoil collides with the deep internal polarisa»»»
QSL resumes as title race and top-four battle heat up
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) resumes today with Round 18 matches after a brief suspension caused by regional tensions, as teams return to action for the decisive phase of the season. The pause resulted in the postponement of two Round 17 fixtures - Qatar SC vs Al Shamal and Al Arabi vs»»»
Why regime change in Iran is unlikely
The US, it seems, is back in the ‘regime change’ business. Despite his past promises to “stop the reckless and costly policy of regime change,” Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury looks anything but. Israel’s assassination of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khameni on the first day and Trump’s urging the »»»
G7 releases record amount of oil stocks to 'calm the markets down'
G7 leaders have announced the record release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to the war in the Middle East. This represents about twenty days worth of usual oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, currently through dangerous to go through due to the threat of Iranian strikes. This initi»»»
Volatile oil markets due to Middle East conflict increase jet fuel prices
Volatility on oil markets is already being felt in the travel sector, as a spike in the price of jet fuel is being passed on to air passengers. Higher fares&nb»»»
The race for Paris: How the capital’s housing crisis could determine the city’s next mayor
With France preparing to vote in the first round of the municipal elections on Sunday, Paris has become a battleground between left- and right-wing forces fighting to shape the capital’s future. FRANCE 24 looks at how the city’s affordable housing crisis is shaping the tight-run race. For man»»»
March 12 update: Air India, Air India Express operate 58 West Asia flights; IndiGo resumes 9 routes
As travel between the UAE and India picks up, several airlines have resumed scheduled and non-scheduled flights to key destinations. On March 12, travellers can expect services from Indian carriers as well as UAE-based airlines, helping passengers reconnect with family and continue business and lei»»»
UAE flight status March 12: Updated schedules and how to rebook your trip
UAE airlines continue to operate on a reduced schedule as regional airspace gradually reopens. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, and Air Arabia have all updated their flight operations, offering rebooking and refund options to affected passengers. Authorities and airlines emphasise that travel is»»»
Japan to release oil reserves to counter supply risks
Japan plans to begin releasing oil reserves as early as March 16 in an effort to contain a potential surge in petrol and other petroleum prices brought about by the conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said late on March 11. »»»
COMMENT: War risks pushing Gulf economies into contraction
Escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Gulf economies into recession this year, with the scale of the downturn depending largely on how long the fighting lasts and whether energy infrastructure suffers lasting damage, Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Ec»»»
COMMENT: War risks pushing Gulf economies into contraction
Escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Gulf economies into recession this year, with the scale of the downturn depending largely on how long the fighting lasts and whether energy infrastructure suffers lasting damage, Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Ec»»»
COMMENT: War risks pushing Gulf economies into contraction
Escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Gulf economies into recession this year, with the scale of the downturn depending largely on how long the fighting lasts and whether energy infrastructure suffers lasting damage, Jason Tuvey, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Ec»»»