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'Lone Wolf, Islamic Radical': Mossad Unit's Ex-Chief On flydubai Co-Pilot
The co-pilot remains in Saudi Arabia's custody as the plane landed there after two off-duty pilots on the flight took over. He is likely to be sent to the UAE, from where Israel will seek his extradition.
Omani Pilot Who Tried To Crash Plane Didn't Have Dual Citizenship: Report
The report puts to rest the questions regarding the pilot's possession of dual citizenship that would have justified his assignment to an Israel-bound route.
Napoleon's 217-Year-Old Mysterious Letter Cracked Using AI In 6 Hours
AI decoded a 217-year-old letter by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, revealing troop movements before war.
'Fake News': Saudi On 'Suicide Bomber' Video From Mecca Mosque
The remarks came after a video went viral on social media showing the security units at the Grand Mosque in Mecca trying to tackle and subdue a man who appeared to carry a black bag.
World Food Prices Hit Nearly 4-Year High In September: UN
Fears about a severe El Nino weather pattern have pushed international sugar prices to an 18-month high, while a war-related collapse in Black Sea trade pushed wheat futures to a three-year peak early last month.
Clinging To An Overturned Truck In Raging Arizona Floods, His Only Escape Came From The Air
Videos shared on social media by the sheriff's office showed the man sitting on his overturned truck as fast-moving water surrounded the vehicle.
3rd Aircraft Carrier, 10,000 Troops Head To Middle East After Trump's Warning
The USS Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group carrying the service members would arrive in the Middle East by the end of November. Currently two other aircraft carriers are stationed in the region -- the USS George HW Bush and the USS George Washington.
Singapore Man Charged After Fake AI Crocodile Image Triggers Reservoir Search
A Singapore man has been charged after allegedly sharing an AI-generated image of a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir, triggering a search operation and the temporary suspension of water activities.
Cornell Gang Rape Accused Told Different Stories To Cops: Report
The case raised questions about how law enforcement and the university initially responded after the woman, then 20, made a report to police a few weeks after the alleged incident occurred.
flydubai Hero Indian Pilot Suffered Wounds To Limbs, Chest, Abdomen: Sources
An Omani co-pilot tried to sabotage the flydubai aircraft, which was carrying over 170 passengers including 24 children, and later stabbed Captain Machchhar who tried to stop him.
Backup Execution Plans Are Common Across US States. They Don't Always Work
Twenty-seven states have capital punishment, and they vary widely in how they administer the death penalty and just how much of that lethal process they keep hidden from public view
US Imposes Sanctions On Iran's Rail, Auto Sectors To Raise Economic Pressure
The sanctions are part of the department's "Operation Economic Outcast," announced August 24, which aims to cut Tehran's funding for the war, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
'Recited Hanuman Chalisa For Courage," flydubai Hero Pilot Tells PM Modi
Captain Smit is presently recuperating at a hospital in the UAE. He told PM Modi about what gave him the courage to fight off the attacking co-pilot, believed to be a religious fanatic.
'I Was Injured But Couldn't Let Passengers Die': Captain Smit Machchhar To PM Modi
Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured after the co-pilot stabbed him during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
El Al Cancels Dubai Rescue Flights For Israelis After UAE Pulls Approval
The transportation ministry said Israel had not yet secured the approval it needed in the United Arab Emirates to run the flights.
Taiwan Receives First US-Made F-16V Fighter Jets Amid China Threat
The two F-16Vs, made by US defence contractor Lockheed Martin, touched down under a clear sky at Taiwan's air force base in Taitung, on the island's southeast coast.
Opinion: Opinion | Trump May Like Pak's Generals. But His Bureaucrats Have Other Ideas
Official Washington has a different take from political' Washington
Flydubai Incident Live Updates: "You Did Not Care For Your Life, Cared For Others": PM Modi Speaks To Indian Pilot
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Incident Live Updates: The co-pilot, an Omani national, had stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar during a flydubai flight on Wednesday.
"Sit Next To Israelis In Flight": Israel Minister To NDTV On flydubai Scare
Israeli Minister for Economy and Industry Nir Barkat dismissed suggestions that the flydubai plot was designed to strain relations between Israel and its Gulf partners
Botswana Faces Backlash Over Killing Of 23 Elephants For Independence Feast
Botswana has faced criticism from animal rights and conservation groups after authorities authorised the killing of 23 elephants for meat during the country's 60th independence celebrations.
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Ukraine calls for tighter sanctions as Russian attacks spark Kyiv gridlock
Closure of bridges struck by drones in Ukrainian capital causes traffic chaos.
Moment mother bear slams into car to protect cub
This mother bear was not going to let a driver in Japan pass her cub without a warning.
12 minutes of madness: How Flydubai pilot, passengers saved plane midfall
As it plunged 17,000ft in under two minutes, a quick-thinking captain and passengers saved plane from crashing.
Ethiopian gov’t-aligned group claims close to full control of Tigray region
Claim comes as violence flares across northern Ethiopia, deteriorating diplomatic, humanitarian situations.
Tunisia softens its ‘false news’ penalty. What really changed, and why now?
Fines replace jail terms for first-time 'false news' offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive.
What’s behind France’s school protests?
Many French schools are still closed as protests over learning conditions continue across the country.
Washington’s diplomacy in Sudan has backfired
Pressure meant to isolate Sudan’s army has instead left Washington isolated and a ceasefire further out of reach.
Support for Merz plunges after CDU’s losses to Germany’s right and left
Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections.
FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack
The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel describes the attack.
‘Containerabad’: Pakistan’s capital and truckers bleed money amid lockdown
As Islamabad prepares for another opposition march, drivers and businesses are counting the cost of the barricades.
India vs Pakistan cricket: Asian Games gold medal final – all to know
For the first time this year, archrivals India and Pakistan meet in a final, as they face off at the Asian Games.
Explosions reported near military airport in Syria’s Idlib province
Two explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending smoke into the sky.
Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests
Demonstrators gather in Mumbai and New Delhi to demand the resignation of Election Commission chief.
Protests disrupt Ireland football match with ‘Palestine tennis balls’
Protesters interrupted Ireland’s match against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags.
How can Jordan respond to Israel’s escalation across the West Bank?
Settlement expansion, displacement and growing Israeli control would have direct consequences for Jordan.
New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate?
By the end of November, three US aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran.
NBA closes sole Africa training academy in blow to young players
NBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures.
Arab party leader forced to withdraw from Israeli elections
Palestinian participation in upcoming Knesset vote continues to shrink with withdrawal of Sami Abu Shehadeh.
Manchester City to launch appeal as financial breach fallout grows
Friday deadline looms as the legal fallout widens beyond the Premier League case over the alleged breaches.
Israeli court ruling a ‘new threshold’ in Palestinian suppression
Israel’s top court told Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the election or face disqualification.
UK arrests British-Iranian suspect over RAF ‘plot’: What we know
Police investigate 'possible foreign state involvement' as sixth man arrested over RAF Fairford incident.
US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from China
Amid threats from China, Taipai is growing concerned about the Trump administration's commitment to arming the island.
‘They are crying’: Refugees in Malaysia in fear amid Myanmar deportation
Shrinking resources for refugee support groups in Malaysia collide with increasing hostility towards the Rohingya.
Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats
Moscow has suffered further losses of occupied territory, but is using new drones to beat Ukraine's defences.
Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief
Police in New Delhi have detained opposition politicians and demonstrators during protests.