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  Omani co-pilot who attacked Captain Machchhar has been identified as Hamam Alhamami: Report

  October 03, 2026 7:11 IST

  Citing sources, the report further stated that the Omani co-pilot had spent most of his time outside the country, particularly in Syria, where he was influenced by extremist ideas before travelling to the UAE.

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  'Most comprehensive': Ukraine backs India's proposal as Putin praises PM Modi's peace efforts

  October 02, 2026 23:36 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has maintained that Russia and Ukraine must resolve their differences via dialogue and diplomacy, stressing that India would be ready to mediate between the two sides.

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  Another conflict brewing in Middle East? Netanyahu vows to exact 'heavy price' over flydubai fiasco

  October 02, 2026 22:50 IST

  Earlier, Netanyahu said the suspect who allegedly tried to crash a Flydubai flight bound for Israel had undergone “Islamist, radical indoctrination”. He did not provide details about who may have radicalised him, saying Israel was cooperating with the UAE’s investigation.

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  UAE declares flydubai flight incident an 'act of terror', hails pilot Smit Machchhar as hero

  October 02, 2026 18:55 IST

  The UAE has termed the flydubai incident an "act of terrorism", while lauding pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in helping averting a major tragedy. The development comes a day after the UAE ordered a probe into the incident and constituted a team.

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  Co-pilot accused of attacking Smit Machchhar spoke of 'killing Jews', refused handshakes with women

  October 02, 2026 11:26 IST

  The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking an Indian pilot on a Flydubai flight had reportedly displayed signs of radicalisation and unusual behaviour, according to multiple reports. The aircraft plunged 17,400 feet before passengers helped subdue him and force an emergency landing.

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  'He tried to crash the plane': Video shows chaos after attack on Indian pilot Smit Machchhar

  October 02, 2026 9:54 IST

  New footage from flydubai flight FZ1073 captures the chaos after Captain Smit Machchhar was allegedly attacked inside the cockpit. Passengers and crew restrained the co-pilot as the injured Indian pilot was seen covered in blood before being taken away by medics.

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  Putin praises PM Modi, says he has good ideas to find mutually acceptable solutions to Ukraine war

  October 02, 2026 8:03 IST

  Putin said PM Modi has an avid interest and very good ideas aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions. He added that Prime Minister Modi takes a neutral position but with an interest in the end of the conflict.

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  9,000 troops head to Middle East as Donald Trump weighs new Iran strikes amid ongoing conflict

  October 02, 2026 7:32 IST

  The movement of American troops, which includes third aircraft carrier, underscores the rapidly evolving dynamic of Trump's war against Iran as he ponders his next move, with midterm elections in the United States looming large and new signs that the nature of conflict may be becoming more complex.

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  Trump says Iran maybe linked to flydubai copilot who tried to crash flight as UAE opens terror probe

  October 01, 2026 23:53 IST

  Asked by reporters at the White House whether he had been briefed about possible links between the co-pilot and Tehran, Trump said the US was investigating the matter. "We’re working on it right now," Trump said.

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  BAPS France denies asking Eiffel Tower to exclude female staff after probe finds no explicit request

  October 01, 2026 23:06 IST

  BAPS France has denied asking the Eiffel Tower to exclude female staff during a delegation visit. A Paris investigation found no explicit request, while the tower operator cited operational failures that led to women being sidelined.

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  Indian envoy in UAE says hero Indian pilot Smit Machachhar 'in good health' after flydubai incident

  October 01, 2026 20:34 IST

  "Ambassador Deepak Mittal visited Captain Smit Machchhar and his family at the hospital. Captain Machchhar is in good health and recovering well. The Embassy remains in close coordination with local authorities to ensure his continued medical care and well-being," read the Indian Embassy's post on X

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  Cheated death twice: US death row inmate woman survives execution after two lethal injections fail

  October 01, 2026 20:25 IST

  Christa Pike was sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in 1995. Her execution was preceded by a last-minute legal battle that reached the US Supreme Court, which ultimately allowed the lethal injection to proceed.

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  flydubai pilot who tried to crash plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination: Israel PM

  October 01, 2026 18:24 IST

  Speaking to US media, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacking co-pilot aboard the flydubai flight is being interrogated, and he has been informed that he had undergone "radical Islamist indoctrination".

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  'Religious extremist, didn't shake hands with women': Colleague on flydubai pilot who tried to crash

  October 01, 2026 17:30 IST

  A Flydubai pilot reportedly described the co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar as a "religious extremist". Israeli media reports said the Omani pilot had joined the airline eight months ago and refused to shake hands with women.

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  flydubai hero pilot Smit Machachhar's condition now stable, airlifted from Saudi Arabia to UAE

  October 01, 2026 17:13 IST

  Machchhar was reportedly stabbed by his co-pilot inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft.

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  UAE to probe flydubai flight incident; to investigate 'possible terror activity', co-pilot's motive

  October 01, 2026 17:28 IST

  The UAE said it has jurisdiction to investigation the incident, as the flydubai flight was registered in the country. It said all angles, including a "possible terrorist activity", would be probed by a special team.

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  Russia after Putin: How is China preparing for what comes next? 

  October 01, 2026 14:08 IST

  Vladimir Putin has shaped modern Russia for more than two decades, but China is already strengthening its influence as Moscow grows more dependent on Beijing. From trade and energy to diplomatic ties, the shifting Russia-China relationship could shape the country’s future beyond Putin.

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  Israeli plumber meets Netanyahu, reveals how he helped regain control of flydubai plane | VIDEO

  October 01, 2026 13:48 IST

  Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun is being praised for helping save passengers aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 during an alleged cockpit attack. Hayoun said he helped restrain the attacker and briefly took control of the aircraft as it rapidly descended.

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  Smit Machchhar's heroic mid-air battle grabs global headlines: How world media covered the ordeal

  October 01, 2026 13:33 IST

  The Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar helped avert a potential mid-air disaster after being stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot during a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight carrying 174 people.

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  'When something happens up there...': Flydubai pilot's words on cockpit emergencies go viral

  October 01, 2026 10:09 IST

  A podcast featuring Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has gone viral, with the flydubai pilot discussing life in the cockpit in a video recorded nearly a year before the incident.

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  Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel amid probe into mid-air pilot altercation

  October 01, 2026 13:48 IST

  Flydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel following the September 30 incident involving flight FZ1073. The airline said the temporary suspension was decided in coordination with authorities while the investigation continues.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region

  October 01, 2026 8:55 IST

  A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan early Thursday morning, according to India's National Centre for Seismology. The tremor occurred at 6:59:20 am IST at a depth of 126 km.

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  Trump calls Indian pilot 'hero' for saving 174 people on flydubai plane, labels co-pilot 'terrorist'

  October 01, 2026 7:30 IST

  Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar fought with co-pilot despite being stabbed mid-flight, successfully preventing a catastrophic aviation disaster and saving 174 lives.

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  'He is a true hero': Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting mid-air catastrophe

  October 01, 2026 13:49 IST

  Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a violent cockpit incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073. Despite being seriously injured, Machchhar reportedly opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to restrain the attacker.

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  Israel PM Netanyahu says pilot wanted to crash flydubai plane, being interrogated in Saudi Arabia

  September 30, 2026 19:47 IST

  Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Saudi Arabia arrested a flydubai pilot accused of stabbing the other pilot and allegedly trying to crash the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. Passengers reportedly intervened and prevented a major disaster.

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  Israel minister claims 'terrorist pilot' planned to crash flydubai flight to kill '180 Israelis'

  September 30, 2026 17:50 IST

  Israel minister Itamar Ben Gvir said, "the naive notion that our enemies value life and that we should have mercy on them received another reminder this morning in the form of a terrorist who planned to crash a plane and murder the 180 Israelis on board."

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  Hero Indian pilot on flydubai flight foiled 9/11-like attack despite stabbing, saved 180 lives

  September 30, 2026 20:59 IST

  An Indian captain reportedly fought an Omani co-pilot during a violent cockpit incident on flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia after passengers helped subdue the attacker.

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  Crash attempt, knife attack on pilot and a 17,000 feet drop: How chaos unfolded on flydubai flight

  September 30, 2026 17:58 IST

  Reports said the emergency was triggered by a violent altercation between the two pilots inside the cockpit. The aircraft reportedly transmitted emergency codes, including the hijacking-related 7500 signal, during the confrontation.