UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford terror plot probe
British Counter Terrorism Policing has arrested a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in connection with an incident at RAF Fairford.
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Pakistan city shuts down in protest as crime spirals, residents demand action
Residents of Bhag city in Pakistan observed a shutdown strike recently following a call by the All Parties Action Committee to protest the deteriorating law and order situation, marked by increasing incidents of theft, highway robberies, street crime and looting, media reports said.
'Based on what I'm hearing': Trump says Flydubai co-pilot is linked to Iran
US President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible Iranian link to the midair chaos aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel, in which the co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the passenger aircraft.
Trump suggests Iran link in Flydubai flight attack, Netanyahu says ‘too early’
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran may have been connected to the alleged attempt to seize control of a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
France school protests turn violent as headteacher is doused with petrol
France’s nationwide high-school protests escalated sharply on Thursday after a headteacher in Marseille was doused with petrol during a confrontation at a school, as violence and blockades spread across the country.
Flydubai cockpit attack: Injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar airlifted to Abu Dhabi
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was on Thursday airlifted to Abu Dhabi for further medical treatment after he was severely injured by his co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash the Tel Aviv-bound flydubai plane, The Times of India reported.
‘You’ll be lucky to have a doctor on board’: Captain Smit Machchhar's old words resurface after flydubai cockpit attack
Captain Smit Machchhar, who was in the cockpit when his co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, was bleeding heavily when Israeli dentist Dr. Shota Musaev rushed to his aid.
‘Too early to say’: Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran link to flydubai plane incident
Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it is "too early" to determine whether there was any Iranian involvement in the alleged attempt to crash a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight or to definitively classify the incident as a "terror attack."
‘I didn’t wait, I ran’: Israeli dentist reveals how he saved wounded Flydubai captain during cockpit attack
Israeli dentist Musaev Shota was among the passengers who rushed to help Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar after he was severely injured during an alleged cockpit fight with his Omani co-pilot, who reportedly attempted to crash Flight FZ1073.
flydubai hero captain identified as Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after mid-air cockpit clash
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian citizen and flydubai captain, has been identified as the pilot who allegedly intervened when his co-pilot attempted to interfere with the aircraft's systems during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Pilot tried to hijack Flydubai plane? Terror attack not ruled out
Israeli authorities suspect that a violent altercation inside the cockpit of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, during which the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain, may have been an attempt to seize control of the aircraft and crash it as an act of terrorism.
Boeing bags massive US Navy contract for ‘game-changing’ sixth-generation fighter
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a multi-billion-dollar contract to produce its next-generation F/A-XX fighter aircraft, the company announced.
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after women staff replaced by men during BAPS delegation visit
The chief executive of the company that operates the iconic Eiffel Tower will step down at the end of the year following a backlash over the replacement of female staff with male colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group.
Bullet-riddled bodies of 3 Afghan nationals found in Pakistan’s Turbat river
The bullet-riddled bodies of three Afghan nationals were recovered from the Garok River in Pakistan’s Turbat area, according to local media reports.
Israel-bound flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia as pilots fight in cockpit, stabbing triggers hijack scare mid-air
Dubai/IBNS: A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after the two pilots were reportedly involved in a physical altercation inside the cockpit, media reports said.
School van catches fire in Pakistan’s Murree, 10 children among 12 injured
At least 12 people, including 10 school-going children, were injured after a school van veered off the road and caught fire in Pakistan’s Murree on Tuesday, media reports said.
Iran awaits Trump’s response on Hormuz ceasefire plan as US tightens sanctions
Iran is awaiting a formal response from the United States on its proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and the phased reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, even as Washington imposes fresh sanctions on individuals and companies accused of supporting Tehran’s military procurement network., CBS News reported.
Russian nuclear-capable strategic bomber crashes minutes after takeoff, 6 crew members killed
A Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the Far Eastern Amur region on Tuesday, killing six of the seven crew members on board, Russia's Defence Ministry said.
Pakistan faith healer accused of beating girl during ‘djinn exorcism’
Pakistani police have registered a case against a faith healer for allegedly torturing a girl during a ritual to exorcise a djinn, according to media reports.
New York Times executive shot dead: Elderly in-laws arrested amid bitter family feud over his 'trans' identity
Washington DC/IBNS: New York Times engineering executive Jonathan McKinsey was shot dead at a sports park in California, with his elderly in-laws arrested in connection with the killing, media reports said.
Canada, Alberta to explore high-speed rail linking Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton
Calgary: Canada and Alberta governments announced Sunday they will collaborate to explore high-speed rail connecting Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton, referring the initiative to the federal Major Projects Office alongside the existing Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail effort.
Myanmar military airstrike horror: 49 killed, 58 injured as bombs hit crowded Rakhine market
Naypyidaw/IBNS: At least 49 people were killed and 58 others injured in an airstrike allegedly carried out by Myanmar's military near a market in western Rakhine State on Monday, media reports said.
Britain reopens refugee routes for Afghans, Palestinians as immigration and integration battle intensifies
London: Britain is reopening its refugee resettlement system to new referrals, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood promising “safe and legal routes” for vulnerable refugees — including Afghan women and girls and Palestinians who have fled Gaza.
NYT Executive shot dead in California: Why were his elderly in-laws arrested?
A New York Times engineering executive was fatally shot in California, with police arresting his elderly in-laws on suspicion of murder, media reports said.
Who is Goldy Brar? FBI adds gangster to Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list
Fugitive Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, who is wanted in connection with alleged murder, extortion and drug trafficking offences, has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, the agency announced on Tuesday.
Netanyahu just made a secret visit to UAE on Sunday ahead of October polls: Reports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday visited the UAE and met President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with Iran reportedly dominating their discussions, media reports said.
Pakistan: 3 traffic cops shot dead in gun attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a mobile van carrying traffic police personnel in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, killing three policemen, media reports said.
US: Fight erupts into gunfire at Detroit strip club; 3 dead, 4 injured
At least three people were killed and four others injured after an argument escalated into gunfire at an after-hours strip club in Detroit, US media reported.
Terror scare near UK airbase used by US in Iran War; 5 arrested
British police have arrested five people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and committing explosive offences after three vehicles were found travelling towards RAF Fairford in the UK.
Azeri woman on Pakistan business trip gang raped by three men
At least three people have been booked for allegedly gang-raping an Azeri woman in Pakistan's Lahore, media reports said.