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Grounded in Oman over ‘radical views’, then hired by flydubai: What we know about Omani pilot Hamam al-Hammami

The revelation that Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami had reportedly been removed from flight training in Oman over concerns about his alleged radical views has added a new and troubling dimension to the flydubai Flight FZ1073 cockpit attack.

Ontario pledges $1 million to Ukraine Energy Fund ahead of fifth wartime winter

Totronto: Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday that the province will donate $1 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, an international effort to repair and maintain Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure, as the country heads into a fifth winter of Russia's invasion.

Flydubai co-pilot who stabbed Smit Machchhar identified, was banned from flying by Oman due to suspected extremism: Report

The flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar during a mid-air confrontation and allegedly attempting to crash the aircraft carrying 174 passengers had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his alleged radicalisation, according to a report by The Times of Israel.

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.

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.