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PoliticsUS House honours pilot Smit Machchhar for averting flydubai flight attack
A US House resolution has honoured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his role in preventing an alleged attempt to take control of a flydubai aircraft. The resolution describes the incident as an act of terrorism and commends the actions of the crew and passengers.
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Israel warns citizens abroad of heightened terror threats for Oct. 7 anniversary
Israel's National Security Council has issued a warning to its citizens and Jews abroad about increased terror threats ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The council advised specific precautions and highlighted certain countries as high-risk destinations.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastFlydubai co-pilot investigated for targeting Ben Gurion Airport
Investigators are examining whether the Omani co-pilot of a Flydubai flight deliberately sought employment with the airline as part of a plan to target Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. US President Donald Trump believes Iran was responsible, while Vice President JD Vance stated there was no conclusive evidence linking Iran to the incident.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomMan jailed for life for Israeli embassy attack attempt
Abdullah Albadri, 34, has been jailed for life with a minimum 20-year term for attempting to attack the Israeli embassy in London. He was arrested in April 2025 after trying to climb the embassy fence armed with two knives, stating his intention was to "exact revenge" for the killing of children in Gaza.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump praises passenger who helped subdue co-pilot on FlyDubai flight
President Donald Trump praised Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun as a hero in a video posted on Truth Social and TikTok. Hayoun was among passengers who helped subdue a co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to seize control of FlyDubai Flight FZ1073.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastFlydubai co-pilot attacked captain, tried to crash plane, Netanyahu says
An Israeli Prime Minister's statement detailed an in-flight attack where a Flydubai co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane. Investigations are underway into potential external involvement, with the UAE calling the incident a terrorist act.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastFlydubai co-pilot stabbed captain, plane plunged 14,000 feet
Flydubai flight FZ1073 plunged nearly 14,000 feet when its co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain. Passengers and crew restrained the co-pilot, and a second pilot regained control to land the aircraft safely. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination.
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Politics · Middle EastEnergy Department Engineer Arrested for Alleged Houthi Support
A Department of Energy electrical engineer, Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, has been arrested and charged with providing material support to the Houthi rebels. The FBI alleges he purchased materials for homemade explosives and drones and traveled to Yemen.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPilot Smit Machchhar Hailed as Hero After Flydubai Mid-Air Incident
Flydubai flight FZ1073 experienced a severe mid-air incident on September 30, 2026, when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. The aircraft plummeted thousands of feet before passengers and crew disarmed the co-pilot, allowing a safe emergency landing.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE investigates Flydubai flight diversion after cockpit altercation
The UAE Attorney General has ordered an investigation into a Flydubai flight that diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation. The probe will examine circumstances and motives, including potential terrorist activity. Israeli officials are investigating possible Iranian involvement.
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Politics · United StatesMan sentenced to nearly six years for explosives at church
Louis Geri received a sentence of five years and 10 months for bringing more than 100 homemade explosive devices to a Washington D.C. church. The church was preparing for an annual Mass that Supreme Court justices usually attend. Geri's demands included money and an expatriation flight to Japan.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesFBI offers $1 million for information on Nijjar assassination suspect
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar. He is accused of orchestrating the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and has been added to the FBI's most-wanted fugitive list.
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Conflict & SecurityThree traffic police killed in Pakistan gun attack
Three traffic police officers were killed and three others injured in an attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incident occurred in Wazirabad Bazaar, Tank district, when gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on a police vehicle. No group has claimed responsibility, but police suspect militants.
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Politics · Asia-PacificPakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif walks away from questions on Hafiz Saeed
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was questioned by journalists at the UN headquarters in New York regarding Hafiz Saeed and alleged support for terrorists. He did not respond to the inquiries and walked away.
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Conflict & SecurityQuebec man arrested, charged with planning chemical attack for ISIS
A 24-year-old Quebec City man, Louay Angoud, has been arrested and charged with multiple terrorism-related offences. Police allege he researched how to build a chemical weapon with the intent to poison Canadians on behalf of the Islamic State.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastNeriya Leiter critically wounded in West Bank car-ramming attack
Master Sgt. (res.) Neriya Leiter, son of Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, was critically wounded in a car-ramming attack at a West Bank checkpoint. He underwent complex brain surgery and his life remains in danger.
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Politics · IndiaIndia's UN envoy stresses terror victims' rights, climate finance
India's Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela attended UN meetings in New York, reiterating the country's "zero tolerance" for terrorism and advocating for increased climate finance for developing nations. He also highlighted India's renewable energy progress.
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Politics · United StatesRepublicans Urge Trump Administration to Designate CAIR a Terrorist Group
Several key Republican members of Congress are pressing the Trump administration to consider designating the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a foreign terrorist organization. This push includes calls from Senator Ted Cruz, who made a similar demand last week. CAIR is described as an organization that advocates for Muslim rights.
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Politics · United StatesHasan Piker says US causes more deaths than al-Qaeda
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker stated that the United States causes more deaths globally than al-Qaeda. His remarks have drawn criticism from Republicans and scrutiny for Democrats associated with him, including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS charges five linked to Russian intelligence in murder plot
Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging five individuals linked to Russian intelligence services with plotting targeted killings in the United States and European nations supporting Ukraine. The FBI announced it disrupted the alleged plot.
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