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06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Rohan Rane faces Paris trial for alleged online child exploitation

Rohan Rane, a 29-year-old from India, is on trial in Paris for allegedly orchestrating an online group that exploited and intimidated underage girls through sextortion techniques.

06 Oct 2026
• Books

Jeffrey Archer's books released in India before hitting global bookshelves?

Jeffrey Archer, the best-selling British author who passed away on Monday aged 86, had a special connection with India.

06 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Yemeni forces secure Bab al-Mandab Strait, claim city of Mokha

Yemeni pro-government forces, with Saudi Arabia's backing, have reportedly secured the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea. This comes as part of a major offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi movement.

06 Oct 2026
• Ukraine

Pakistan police use fishing nets to stop potential drone attacks

In a bid to counter drone attacks, police in Hangu district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have installed fishing nets at their checkposts.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

France fires M51.3 missile from Le Vigilant into North Atlantic

France successfully test-fired its new M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine, marking a significant advancement in its nuclear deterrence capabilities.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Ishaq Dar urges UNSC to resolve Jammu and Kashmir peacefully

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar discussed water sharing and the Kashmir issue with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his visit to Islamabad.

06 Oct 2026
• France

Mass protests erupt in France over education funding

Mass protests have erupted across France, with high school and university students leading the charge.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

University of Toronto launches Presidents's Impact Scholarship program with $100 million

The University of Toronto has unveiled a $100-million scholarship programme, offering $80,000 annually to attract top PhD students for interdisciplinary research.

06 Oct 2026
• Abu Dhabi

flydubai captain underwent emergency treatment after ax attack by co-pilot

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, suffered a skull fracture after his co-pilot attacked him with a crash ax, reports said.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Donald Trump posts 125 million vote claim, calls Brazil India

Donald Trump's latest mix-up, confusing Brazil with India, adds to his history of notable verbal slips, including mispronouncing Namibia as "Nambia" and Nepal as "nipple."

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Aditya Patil asks why Indians in San Francisco speak English

A San Francisco startup co-founder criticized Indians for preferring English over Hindi, sparking a debate after a SpaceX engineer revealed he doesn't speak Hindi.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Brazil faces October 25 runoff between Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula

Flávio Bolsonaro e Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva avançam para o segundo turno das eleições presidenciais, apresentando propostas distintas em áreas como economia, saúde e educação.

06 Oct 2026
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FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly tried to attack captain in flight

The FlyDubai incident highlights critical gaps in aviation security, as an insider threat emerged from within the cockpit, raising urgent safety concerns.

06 Oct 2026
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Flavio Bolsonaro edges Lula 47% to 45% in Brazil runoff

Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, leads the right-wing challenge against incumbent Lula da Silva in Brazil's 2026 presidential elections.

06 Oct 2026
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AfD wins nearly 44% in Saxony-Anhalt and will lead assembly

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to lead a state assembly in Saxony-Anhalt after a significant election victory, marking a first in post-war German history.

06 Oct 2026
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Pentagon launches 120-day Project Meridian to study AI robotics biotech

The Pentagon has enlisted Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to lead "Project Meridian," a study on AI-powered weaponry, raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest.

06 Oct 2026
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Crew missing after drones strike vessels in Bulgaria's Black Sea

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that a ship sank in the Black Sea following a drone strike, leaving its crew missing, while another vessel's crew was rescued.

06 Oct 2026
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Kenya reports 1st Ebola case, patient from DRC dies

Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case, imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the patient having died and 28 contacts identified.

06 Oct 2026
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Tennessee pauses remaining execution, debates electric chair and firing squads

Following Christa Pike's failed execution, Tennessee Republicans are exploring alternative methods, including electrocution and firing squads.

06 Oct 2026
• Brazil

Brazil: Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro wins 1st round against Lula

In a tightly contested first round of Brazil's presidential election, right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has emerged victorious.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Brazil's 2026 election: Flavio Bolsonaro leads, faces Lula in runoff

Flávio Bolsonaro's unexpected lead in Brazil's presidential race highlights the growing influence of Jair Bolsonaro's family in national politics.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar injured midair, passengers overpower co-pilot

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, suffered a skull fracture after being attacked by his co-pilot with a crash axe, necessitating emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia.

06 Oct 2026
• Moscow

650 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow region overnight, Russia claims

Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on the Moscow region on Monday night, Russian authorities said on Tuesday.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Two federal courts halt President Trump's $100,000 H-1B application fee

Two US district courts have blocked enforcement of President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, citing overreach and procedural failures by the administration.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives in Islamabad to strengthen ties

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Islamabad for a three-day visit to meet Pakistan's leadership and discuss regional and international developments.

06 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump approves 2009 Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad

United States President Donald Trump has signed off on a firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, the man behind the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act reaches US House raising penalties

A new US House bill proposes increasing fines for serious H-1B violations to $250,000 and extending programme bans to at least 10 years.

06 Oct 2026
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Ukraine launches around 650 drones in Moscow region, 1 killed

Ukraine launched a significant drone attack involving around 650 drones targeting the Moscow region, marking one of the largest assaults on the Russian capital in recent years.

06 Oct 2026
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German domestic intelligence warns Chinese technology has substantial shortcomings

German intelligence services have raised alarms about security risks posed by Chinese high-tech goods, citing potential data collection and transmission to state agencies.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

French students protest overcrowded classrooms, over 5,000 arrested, 190 injured

Students across France are protesting overcrowded classrooms and poor infrastructure, with demonstrations intensifying despite government measures deemed inadequate by unions.

06 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Pakistan, Turkey to send troops to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan and Turkey will send troops to Saudi Arabia under a new defense pact, the three countries announced on Monday.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

US withdraws B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after drone reports

The United States removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after intelligence suggested an Iranian drone attack, mirroring Ukraine's 'Spider Web' operation against Russia.

06 Oct 2026
• S Jaishankar

Indian Embassy reacts to Russian drone on Turkish cargo ship

A Turkish-owned cargo ship, MV Royad Mammadov, was attacked by Russian drones in the Black Sea.

06 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

flydubai co-pilot carried out hijacking attempt as 'revenge for Gaza'

The Omani co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai flight and attempted to crash the plane reportedly told investigators that he carried out the attack to avenge Gaza.

06 Oct 2026
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Germany, France back EU power to limit Chinese market access

Germany and France have proposed granting the EU new powers to cut off countries like China from its single market, amid escalating trade tensions and imbalances.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Trump suggests Iran could attack Los Angeles or San Diego

US President Donald Trump faced backlash after suggesting Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego, calling it a "small price to pay" amid rising fuel prices.

06 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

US bombers pulled from UK base over 'Iran-linked threat': Trump

United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that American B-1 bombers were pulled back from a United Kingdom airbase due to an "Iran-linked threat."

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

US blocks at least 50 Iranian oil tankers, UANI says

The US blockade has left at least 50 tankers carrying Iranian oil stranded near Iran, with vessels unable to transit due to increased economic pressure from Washington.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Australia's main opposition proposes largest ever immigration cut plan

Australia's conservative opposition coalition plans to significantly reduce temporary and humanitarian visas, aiming for the largest immigration cut in the nation's history.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Publisher confirms Archer's death day before 'Adam & Eve' release

Jeffrey Archer, the prolific British author who sold over 300 million books, died at 86. He famously accused Bollywood of plagiarizing his work in two Hindi films.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Rohan Rane faces Paris trial over CVLT neo-Nazi group allegations

An Indian national, Rohan Rane, is on trial in Paris for allegedly leading a neo-Nazi ring that coerced minors into online sexual acts and self-harm.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Antonio Guterres urges Gaza cease fire ahead of 3rd anniversary

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid and adherence to international law.

06 Oct 2026
• Dubai

JD Vance slams hiring of flydubai flight's co-pilot

United States Vice President JD Vance has slammed the hiring of the flydubai co-pilot involved in a recent hijacking incident.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Donald Trump now backs mail-in voting for November 3 midterms

President Trump has shifted his stance, now encouraging supporters to vote by mail ahead of the midterm elections, despite previously claiming the practice was prone to fraud.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Australian army training at Mount Bundey kills 1, injures 5

An Australian army soldier died, and five others were injured during a training exercise at Mount Bundey Training Area on October 5, as confirmed by the Defence Department.

06 Oct 2026
• London

Bestselling author, ex-politician Jeffrey Archer passes away at 86

Bestselling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has passed away at the age of 86.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Wellington Koo: US backs Taiwan amid $14B arms rumors

Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo stated that the US commitment to arms sales remains unchanged, despite discussions about potentially dividing a $14 billion package.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Northern voters rethink support for Netanyahu before October 27 vote

Amid ongoing conflict and economic struggles, northern Israeli residents reconsider their support for Prime Minister Netanyahu as the upcoming election approaches.

06 Oct 2026
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Houthi rebels claim attacks on Riyadh airport and Aramco refinery

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone attacks on key Saudi sites, including an Aramco refinery and Riyadh airport, prompting activation of the Mecca defence pact.

06 Oct 2026
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US Treasury warns foreign banks of immediate Iran sanctions

The US Treasury warned foreign financial institutions that conducting business with Iran could lead to immediate sanctions, urging them to terminate such activities.

06 Oct 2026
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Siberian plague lab worker dies, Donald Trump offers US help

President Donald Trump announced the United States' willingness to assist Russia following the death of a laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Boston federal judge blocks Trump-era fines up to $1.8 million

A federal judge in Boston halted the Trump administration's policy of imposing fines up to $1.8 million on migrants, deeming them unlawfully imposed and financially devastating.

06 Oct 2026
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South Korea shipped 176,000 tons fuel to Russia, complicating sanctions

South Korean ports shipped over 176,000 tonnes of fuel to Russia in July and August, using sanctioned tankers, as Moscow seeks supplies during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

06 Oct 2026
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New York state declares disaster emergency after rural measles outbreak

Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency in New York due to a measles outbreak, with 92 cases emerging in under-immunized rural communities since mid-July.

06 Oct 2026
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Hochul names James special prosecutor in Cornell Chi Phi assault

Hundreds of Cornell students rallied against the university's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation, demanding transparency and accountability from the administration.

06 Oct 2026
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Trump and MAGA Inc. will fund presidency ads after backlash

President Donald Trump announced he will personally fund TV ads praising him, initially financed by $20 million from the Department of Homeland Security, amid ongoing backlash.

06 Oct 2026
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Cornell student alleges Chi Phi members drugged and raped her

A recorded phone call reveals a Cornell fraternity brother casting doubt on an alleged victim's recollection of a 2024 gang rape incident involving seven Chi Phi members.

06 Oct 2026
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur expands recall of frozen berries

Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has expanded its recall of frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s due to potential E. coli contamination, affecting multiple states.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Pennsylvania faces largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years

Pennsylvania reports over 1,000 measles cases this year, marking the largest outbreak in more than three decades, with Lancaster County being the most affected area.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

AJet flight from Ankara to Sanliurfa threatened, no explosives found

AJet Flight 4180 from Ankara to Şanlıurfa landed safely after a bomb threat note was discovered, prompting a thorough security search that found no explosives.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Shelekhov hospital quarantined after Irkutsk anti-plague worker dies of pneumonia

Russian authorities quarantined a hospital after a plague institute worker in Siberia died from pneumonia of unknown cause, raising concerns about potential infection.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Jeffrey Archer, author and former Conservative politician, dies aged 86

Jeffrey Archer, renowned novelist and former Conservative politician, has died peacefully at home aged 86, his publisher Harper Collins announced. He was a life peer since 1992.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Leviev, of 'Tinder Swindler,' plans dating app amid ITV skepticism

Simon Leviev, the infamous "Tinder Swindler," claims he's launching a new dating app aimed at protecting users from scammers like himself after serving time for fraud.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Vancouver-area teen rescued by helicopter after AI route reached 'Widowmaker'

A 16-year-old hiker was rescued from a cliff on Crown Mountain after following an AI-planned route that led him into dangerous terrain.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Woman reportedly behaved inappropriately on Baltimore Miami American Airlines flight

A 46-year-old woman allegedly masturbated after removing her pants on an American Airlines flight from Baltimore to Miami, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office report.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Government backed troops surround Houthi held Mocha cutting supply route

Pro-government forces in Yemen have cut off the supply route to the Houthi-held city of Mocha, but military sources have not confirmed its recapture.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Darya Shipilova's death at Irkutsk Institute tests show no plague

Reports of a lab technician's death in Siberia sparked fears of plague, but Russian authorities confirmed no evidence of the disease and assured the situation is stable.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Masoud Pezeshkian calls US nuclear talks 'meaningless' after strikes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared negotiations with the US "meaningless," citing repeated attacks post-talks and accusing the US of aiming to overthrow Iran.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

US approves $1 billion APKWS sale to bolster UAE defense

The United States has approved a $1 billion sale to the UAE for precision weapon systems, enhancing its defense capabilities amid ongoing threats from Iranian drones.

06 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Two dead, including high school sophomore, in Winter Haven crash

A school bus carrying 39 people overturned in Winter Haven, Florida, killing two individuals, including a 10th-grade student, after a multivehicle collision.

05 Oct 2026
• British Airways

British Airways flight declares emergency after sudden 28,000-feet descent

A British Airways flight, BA295, was forced to declare an emergency mid-flight after it suddenly and steeply descended over Ireland.

05 Oct 2026
• Madrid

Spain's PM calls early elections amid mounting housing crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced early elections after his government faced a major legislative defeat on emergency measures to tackle the country's housing crisis.

05 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Yemen government forces capture strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthis

Yemeni government forces have reportedly captured the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels as part of the ongoing military operation, dubbed "Dawn of Yemen."

05 Oct 2026
• France

France shuts up to 500 schools amid violent student protests

France has shut down up to 500 schools on Monday in the wake of violent student protests.

05 Oct 2026
• United States of America

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action over arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over his February arrest.

05 Oct 2026
• COVID-19

What we know about the Russian plague scare

Health authorities in Siberia's Irkutsk region have placed nearly 200 people under medical observation after a laboratory worker died from a suspected case of pneumonic plague.

05 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

US withdraws long-range bombers from UK base after new threat

The United States has pulled all long-range bombers from the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford in the United Kingdom back to their home stations.

05 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

FBI director Kash Patel gets engaged to country singer Alexis

Kash Patel, the current director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has gotten engaged to country music singer Alexis Wilkins.

05 Oct 2026
• Brazil

'India's Presidential Election': Trump confuses Brazil with India

United States President Donald Trump has mistakenly praised India while commenting on the presidential polls in Brazil.

05 Oct 2026
• Dubai

flydubai hijack attempt: Israel transport ministry faces flak over security

Israeli authorities had reportedly warned about security threats on foreign flights for years, but the transport ministry failed to act.

05 Oct 2026
• Israel

Co-pilot's flight hijack attempt was to replicate 9/11 attack: Investigators

Hammam al-Hammani, the flydubai co-pilot who attempted to hijack a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight last week, had planned a 9/11-style attack.

05 Oct 2026
• World Health Organization

Russian lab worker dies after contact with unknown virus

A laboratory worker in Russia's Siberia has died after coming into contact with an "unknown" virus.

04 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

UAE shares passenger, crew list of flydubai flight with Israel

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shared the passenger and crew list of a flydubai flight with Israel. This comes after an attempted hijacking incident on a flight headed to Tel Aviv.

04 Oct 2026
• Oman

flydubai passengers refused to free co-pilot at crew's request

A new video has emerged showing the Omani co-pilot, who allegedly tried to crash a flydubai flight, sitting on his knees with his hands tied behind his back.

Arizona man's sentence overturned after AI video used in courtroom

An Arizona appeals court has overturned the 10-year manslaughter sentence of Gabriel Paul Horcasitas, who was convicted of killing another driver.

04 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump appoints Jay Clayton as new AI czar of US

US President Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, the current Director of National Intelligence, as the administration's artificial intelligence (AI) czar.

04 Oct 2026
• Germany

Germany's overnight stays by Indian tourists might double by 2030

Germany is targeting to double the number of overnight stays by Indian tourists by 2030.

04 Oct 2026
• Kazakhstan

Russian drone attack destroys Indian pharmaceutical company's Ukraine plant: Report

A pharmaceutical plant owned by India's Kusum Group was destroyed in a Russian drone attack in Sumy, Ukraine, NDTV reported.

US Coast Guard finds debris of missing air ambulance

The United States Coast Guard has discovered debris from a missing air ambulance off the coast of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.

04 Oct 2026
• Ukraine

Ukraine war: 1 civilian casualty occurs every 23 minutes

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has taken a heavy toll on civilians, with over one casualty every 23 minutes in the first eight months of 2026.

04 Oct 2026
• Japan

North Korea conducts missile test

North Korea has successfully tested an intermediate-range missile, state media reported on Sunday.

04 Oct 2026
• Israel

Not 100% safe: Israel on foreign pilots after flydubai incident

Israel's Transportation Ministry has stated that it does not conduct background checks on pilots of foreign airlines, making such flights not "100%" safe.

'We had no choice': India on hosting ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina

India has defended its decision to host former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after her government was overthrown in August 2024, a PTI report stated.

04 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

'First thought was catastrophic damage to aircraft': flydubai captain

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar has recounted chilling details of the flydubai cockpit attack aboard Flight FZ1073.

03 Oct 2026
• S Jaishankar

India's proposal 'most comprehensive' in Black Sea energy truce: Ukraine

Ukraine has confirmed that India is playing a role in mediating an energy truce in the Black Sea.

03 Oct 2026
• United States of America

US: Coast guard searches for missing plane with 6 onboard

The United States Coast Guard has launched a search operation for a Gulfstream G100 aircraft that went missing while flying from Bermuda to Boston.

03 Oct 2026
• Ukraine

Russia warns foreign nationals, diplomats to leave Kyiv

Russia has reiterated its warning for foreign nationals and diplomats to evacuate Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.

03 Oct 2026
• Ohio

Ohio: Hindu temple vandalized, bricks used to damage building

The Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple Vadtaldham in Richmond Heights, Ohio, was vandalized on Friday.

03 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

Dubai Crown Prince meets pilot who saved over 170 lives

Dubai Crown Prince and UAE's Deputy Prime Minister Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum met with flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, who heroically saved more than 170 lives after being stabbed by a co-pilot.

03 Oct 2026
• Israel

Co-pilot attempted hijack, attacked pilot with crash ax mid-flight: UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, identified as Hammam al-Hammami according to multiple news agencies, attempted to hijack the Tel Aviv-bound flight.

03 Oct 2026
• Canada

G7 nations to release 100M barrels of oil, diesel

The Group of Seven (G7) nations have decided to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to tackle supply concerns that have led to soaring prices.

03 Oct 2026
• China

California man charged for smuggling NVIDIA chips to China

A California man, Greg Lui, has been charged with illegally exporting $300 million worth of NVIDIA's artificial intelligence chips to China.

03 Oct 2026
• Ukraine

Russian strike hits Kyiv's northern bridge, 2nd major bridge attacked

A Russian strike has hit the Northern Bridge in Kyiv, Ukraine, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The attack damaged the road surface and trolleybus overhead wires, blocking traffic.

03 Oct 2026
• Israel

How was Omani co-pilot assigned to Israel-bound flight?

The attempted hijacking of flydubai Flight FZ1073 on September 30 has raised serious concerns about security lapses in Israeli aviation.

03 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

flydubai's deadheading pilots became lifesavers after cockpit attack

The recent flydubai Flight FZ1073 incident has raised eyebrows as two of the four pilots on board were found seated among passengers.

03 Oct 2026
• Israel

flydubai co-pilot was banned from flying in Oman for extremism

The co-pilot of the flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, who allegedly attacked Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, has been identified as Hamam Alhamami.

02 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

US deploys 3rd carrier with 9,000 more troops to Mideast

The United States is reportedly sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East.

02 Oct 2026
• Yemen

Saudi Arabia denies suicide bomber attempt claims in Mecca

Saudi authorities have denied reports of a suspected suicide bomber being arrested near the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

02 Oct 2026
• Dubai

Hundreds of Israelis stranded after UAE revoke landing permissions

Israel's flagship airline, El Al, has been forced to cancel its planned rescue flights from Dubai after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) withdrew landing permissions.

02 Oct 2026
• United States of America

Gypsy Rose Blanchard reveals late partner Urker's cause of death

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the daughter of Dee Dee Blanchard, has spoken out about the death of her partner Ken Urker.

02 Oct 2026
• King Charles III

Is King Charles planning reconciliation between William and Harry?

King Charles III is reportedly keen on reconciling his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.

02 Oct 2026
• BRICS

Putin praises Modi's 'very good ideas' to end Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has commended Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his attempts to resolve the ongoing Ukraine war.

02 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

Grok reportedly backed Trump's plan to capture Venezuela's president: Report

US President Donald Trump held secret meeting with Elon Musk in December 2025, TIME reported.

02 Oct 2026
• Abu Dhabi

Co-pilot who stabbed Indian captain was radicalized, suicidal: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed the co-pilot who allegedly tried to crash the flydubai plane traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was radicalized and suicidal.

01 Oct 2026
• California

California bans child marriage; 32 other states still allow it

California has officially banned child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation to end the practice.

01 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

flydubai horror: Attacker may have struck Indian captain with ax

The captain of the flydubai aircraft, who fought off his co-pilot trying to allegedly crash the plane on their way from Dubai to Tel Aviv, may have been struck with an ax.

01 Oct 2026
• United States of America

US death-row prisoner survives 2 lethal injections

Christa Gail Pike, a 50-year-old woman from Tennessee, convicted of murdering a classmate three decades ago, survived an attempt to execute her by two lethal injections.

01 Oct 2026
• Afghanistan

Pakistan claims it killed 22 fighters in airstrikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan has conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan, claiming to have killed around 22 fighters.

01 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

'Religious extremist, refused handshakes with women': Colleague describes flydubai attacker

A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after one pilot stabbed the other and allegedly tried to crash the plane.

01 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

Who is 'hero' flydubai Indian pilot Smit Machchhar

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot with flydubai, is being hailed as a hero after he fought off his co-pilot, who allegedly tried to crash the plane.

01 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

US completes troop withdrawal from Iraq

The Pentagon on Wednesday confirmed that the final United States troops deployed to Iraq as part of an anti-ISIL (ISIS) mission have left the country.

01 Oct 2026
• Elon Musk

Pentagon taps Musk, Luckey to rethink how US fights wars

The US Department of Defense has enlisted tech mogul Elon Musk and Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey to help define the future of warfare.

01 Oct 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu, Modi praise flydubai Indian pilot who saved 174 lives

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed the captain of a flydubai jet, calling him "a true hero" for saving the 174 people on board after he was stabbed by his co-pilot.

30 Sep 2026
• Dubai

flydubai flight horror: 'Indian-origin' captain stopped co-pilot from crashing plane

The captain, who fought the co-pilot of the flydubai FZ1073 and thwarted a suspected terror attack, was reportedly of Indian origin.

30 Sep 2026
• King Charles III

'Chatty, polite': Meghan Markle takes up new hobby in UK

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly taken up reformer Pilates classes at Soho Farmhouse's Wellness Barn in Oxfordshire.

30 Sep 2026
• Dubai

Erroneous data triggers report of 2nd flydubai flight diversion

A Flydubai flight, FZ1081, from Dubai to Tel Aviv is proceeding as planned, contrary to reports that the plane had turned around.

30 Sep 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

9/11-style attack planned? What happened on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv faced a mid-air emergency and made an unscheduled landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after what Israeli officials said was an attempted hijacking by one of the pilots that led to a mid-air altercation.

30 Sep 2026
• King Charles III

Prince Harry-Meghan Markle not renting Montecito mansion amid UK move

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have no immediate plans to rent out their $14.5 million Montecito mansion.

30 Sep 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump's AI pact has one glaring typo: 'Unites States'

United States President Donald Trump recently made a major gaffe while signing an important document.

30 Sep 2026
• United States of America

US: Getting Green Card via investment route is becoming costlier

The United States has announced a major hike in fees for immigrants looking to invest in the country and eventually gain permanent residency through the EB-5 investor program.