Delhi To New York: Why Are People Taking To The Streets? 6 Cities, 6 Protests, One Pattern
Delhi, New York, Madrid, Valencia, Buenos Aires, Paris and Jerusalem have all witnessed protests driven by very different grievances from elections and housing to jobs, schools, immigration enforcement and military conscription.These are not one movement, one ideology or one political camp. But look beneath the individual flashpoints and a broader pattern emerges: economic insecurity, frustration with institutions and a growing feeling that decisions affecting everyday lives are being made without public consent.So why are people taking to the streets at almost the same time? And what connects protests that, politically, have almost nothing in common?
American citizen among at least 12 people killed in blast at Saudi Arabia airport
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 19, 2026. - AFP/Getty Images At least 12 people were killed and hundreds wounded on Saturday when Yemens Houthi militants struck an airport in Saudi Arabias capital, as the Iran-backed group escalated its campaign against the kingdom. It was the third strike on the international hub this week, and the deadliest attack against the major US ally in more than a decade. The attack on Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport killed four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi residents, and one resident each from the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan, the kingdoms civil aviation body said Sunday, adding that 309 people were wounded. One traveler told Reuters news agency they saw something fly across the sky outside before part of the ceiling near a departure gate collapsed. Another recalled hearing an explosion before seeing several people lying wounded on the ground. All flights were diverted from the city, home to roughly 8 million people, and airport operations were temporarily halted, Reuters said, citing the Saudi civil aviation authority. At least 627 flights were cancelled on Sunday and the airport is expected to remain closed until 9 p.m. local time, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24. An eyewitness video released by Reuters showed large boards and debris strewn across the terminal floor, with people moving through a dust-filled hall. The US, UK, Spain and Canada are among countries warning their citizens against using the airport. Saturdays incident has exposed vulnerabilities in the kingdoms defense capabilities as it wages an air campaign in support of Yemens internationally recognized government, which is fighting the Houthis on the ground. After the blast, the head of the Houthi media office said the group had shut down the airport in a post on X. The group also warned airliners against using Saudi airspace, declaring it a zone of military operations after Yemen launched an offensive against the group on Monday. Saudi Arabias Coalition Joint Forces Command confirmed the Houthis were behind the attack, which struck the airports passenger terminal and killed both passengers and staff. US President Donald Trump said Saturday he plans to speak with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following the attack. Theyre able to defend. The Saudis are good fighters. But I think the attack was a terrible thing, Trump said when asked whether Saudi Arabia could defend itself against the Houthis. People gather outside a metro station on the road to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10, 2026. - AP People gather outside a metro station on the road to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10, 2026. - AP Asked outside the White House whether Washington planned to join Saudi strikes on the Houthis, a militia aligned with US foe Iran, Trump told reporters: We may. Were going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so well make a decision. We move very quickly. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a US citizen was among those killed and condemned the attacks as showing a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life, in a post on X. Wounded people, including some in critical condition, were rushed to hospitals Saturday by ambulance and helicopter, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Two previous attacks at the airport this week killed four people and caused heavy damage to a Saudi commercial plane, Reuters said. UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg called the attacks a grave escalation which pose a serious threat to regional security, in a post on X. United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres condemned the latest strike and said attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law, also writing on X. unknown content item - The civil war in Yemen flared up once again this summer and significantly intensified last month, after years of relative calm. Saudi Arabia has for 11 years tried to contain the conflict on its southern border through military force and diplomacy first waging war with the Houthis, then pursuing peace talks with them and restoring diplomatic talks with their backer, Tehran. Despite the efforts, a series of miscalculations has left Riyadh exposed to further conflict in Yemen, experts say. Saudi Arabia ended its longstanding partnership with the UAE late last year over its backing of a rival force in Yemen, misjudged Trumps willingness to back it if it needed support, and struggled to organize disintegrated armed factions fighting the Houthis. Now, Riyadh is trying to regain its footing by supporting its Yemeni partners in yet another campaign against the Houthis, an operation named Yemens Dawn. CNNs Ibrahim Dahman, Michael Williams and Mostafa Salem contributed reporting. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/10/middleeast/riyadh-airport-saudi-houthis-intl
'A hero to India, Israel and the world': Israeli President honours flydubai captain Smit Machchhar
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has invited flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem to receive Israel's highest civilian award for heroism, recognising his courage in fighting off an attack by his co-pilot mid-air and averting a potential hijacking.
Israeli President Honors Captain Smita Machhar for Heroic Actions
Israeli President Isaac Herzog commends Captain Smita Machhars bravery in safely landing a flight, inviting her to Jerusalem for recognition. Israeli President Honors Captain Smita Machhar for Heroic Actions
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Attempt to lay siege to Salem railway station
An archaeological excavation at Thelunganur near Salem, Tamil Nadu, has uncovered a 3,200-year-old bowl bearing five graffiti symbols, potentially offering clues to early writing systems. The site has also yielded iron weapons, a possible steel sword and skeletal remains, helping researchers study Iron Age life and the origins of Tamil-Brahmi.
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israels highest civilian bravery award
Herzog said during the ceremony that took place at the Presidents Residence in Jerusalem
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Gold nudges higher with inflation risks, Fed rate path in focus
On Friday, gold prices experienced a modest uptrend as investors weighed concerns about inflation alongside potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold saw a 0.3% increase, while US gold futures for December rose by 0.4%. St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem hinted at the necessity for further rate adjustments to combat inflation.
Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says
Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail. Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says
Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem
The move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September as retaliation after London-led Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank
Indian Envoy emphasises shared responsibility of confronting terrorism at conference in Israel
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 8 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Israel, JP Singh, on Thursday emphasised the shared responsibility of confronting terrorism together at a conference organised by Israels Defence and Security Forum, the Embassy said on Thursday. Ambassador JP Singh delivered the keynote address at a conference organised by Israels Defence and Security Forum on October 07. Paying tribute to the victims of the October 07 terror attack, he emphasised the shared responsibility of confronting terrorism together, the Embassy stated on X. Highlighting both ongoing and emerging areas of cooperation under the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership, the Ambassador invited Israel to join Indias growth journey, it added. He also participated in a panel discussion titled A New Regional Order: A Discussion with Diplomats, organised by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at Reichman University. On October 07, Ambassador JP Singh participated in a panel discussion titled A New Regional Order: A Discussion with Diplomats, held as part of the World Summit on Counter-Terrorism organised by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at Reichman University, the Embassy stated on X. Speaking on the current geopolitical situation, he stressed that India believes, 'it is not an era of war,' and emphasised the need for peace and security in the region. He also underscored Indias firm resolve to fight terrorism, it added. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lit a memorial candle at his office in Jerusalem to pay homage to the victims of the October 7 terror attacks led by Hamas. The Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killed about 1,200 people and triggered a massive Israeli military campaign across Gaza. It subsequently expanded into fighting across the region. In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister's office quoted Netanyahu as saying, Today, I lit a memorial candle at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, commemorating every victim murdered on the 7th of October by the monsters of Hamas. The nation unites on this day in the longing for our dear ones. We will complete the mission: we have settled the score and will continue settling the score with all the murderers, he added.
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Palestinian factions push to delay first elections in 20 years
Beirut: Palestinian factions are discussing postponing legislative elections that had been planned for November, officials said Thursday, October 8. A top official with the Hamas-allied Islamic Jihad group said the factions had reached an agreement to delay the vote, which is facing huge logistical issues in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem and war-ravaged Gaza, as well as Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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'Until The Liberation Of...': Iran Reveals its ULTIMATE WAR GOAL In Battle Against Israel & U.S.
Irans top military leadership says Tehran will continue supporting the so-called Axis of Resistance until what it describes as the liberation of al-Quds, or Jerusalem.Marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Major General Ali Abdollahi portrayed the Hamas-led assault as a turning point that shifted the Resistance Front toward a more offensive strategy and vowed continued Iranian backing for Palestinian and allied groups.
Israel says British Consulate in east Jerusalem ceases to function after dispute
Jerusalem, Oct 08: Israel said on Thursday that the British Consulate in east Jerusalem has ceased to function in that capacity and that 20 staffers would leave the country, the latest in what has been the biggest diplomatic friction between the close allies in decades. Britain said the building would continue to deliver vital services and work with Palestinians, and that it would not retaliate by expelling Israeli diplomats as it seeks to rebuild its staff. The sign outside the consulate was taken down. The dispute began last month when the United Kingdom banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The United Nations and much of the international community consider all settlements as illegal. Israel will no longer turn its cheek to diplomatic attacks against it, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said in a statement, adding that the building would continue to operate with a task force of seven diplomats and a very limited scope of activity. Twenty British diplomats will leave Israel, including the consul general. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said in a statement that the building will be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem after discussions with Israel's government, and a small team of diplomats would continue to operate there. This will ensure that we maintain our longstanding British presence and the UK's role in support of a two-state solution, Miliband added. Britain had threatened to expel Israeli diplomats if the consulate was closed, but said it would not do so for now because it's in talks with Israel about increasing the UK presence at the mission. We will work in the coming months to build back up our presence, Miliband said. Meanwhile, our diplomats are going to be able to carry out their important work in relation to, for example, relations with the Palestinians, but also supporting British nationals visiting the area, Middle East Minister Stephen Doughty told Times Radio. Miliband made clear that Britain does not accept that the government of Israel has the legal right to close the British Consulate General in Jerusalem, which has been there for nearly 200 years. The foreign secretary added that the UK government reiterates its view that east Jerusalem is occupied territory. Israel captured the West Bank, along with Gaza and East Jerusalem, in the 1967 Middle East war, territories the Palestinians want for a future state. Since then, the Israeli government has built scores of settlements that are home to well over 500,000 Jewish settlers. Many settlements resemble fully developed suburbs. The current government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the most nationalist and religious in Israel's history, views the West Bank as the biblical and historical homeland of the Jewish people and sees the settlements as key to maintaining security.
Israel and U.K. Cut Last-Minute Deal to Avoid Full Closure of British Consulate in East Jerusalem
The diplomatic facility, in East Jerusalem, was under threat of being shut but will remain under a new name, the British foreign secretary said.
UK consulate ends ops in occupied Jerusalem, to aid Palestinians
Jerusalem: Most diplomats have left the UK consulate after it ended operations in occupied East Jerusalem, Israel said on Thursday, October 8, while Britain maintained that its mission will remain to work with the Palestinians. The UK consulate building in occupied Jerusalem will not shut down; instead, it will operate as the UK Mission from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
What's happening with Britain's Jerusalem consulate?
Britain has decided to keep its nearly 200-year-old consulate in Jerusalem open under the new name UK Mission. This decision comes after Israel ordered the consulate's closure following Britain's announcement of sanctions on settlement goods. The consulate, established during the Ottoman Empire, mainly serves Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza. Jerusalems status remains contested internationally, with East Jerusalem considered occupied.
British consulate in East Jerusalem will stay open as UK mission, says Ed Miliband
Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate as Miliband says 'mission' to remain
Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Britain removes East Jerusalem consulate signage as Israeli shutdown order expires
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Netanyahu Honors Victims of 2023 Hamas Attack with Candlelight Vigil
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pays tribute to victims of the 2023 Hamas attack, lighting a memorial candle in Jerusalem. Netanyahu Honors Victims of 2023 Hamas Attack with Candlelight Vigil
Israeli military says struck 1,00,000 Mideast targets since October 2023
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 8 (IANS) The Israeli military has said that it has struck about 100,000 targets across the Middle East since October 2023 and expanded its reserve forces by 36 per cent, outlining the scale of its operations on the conflict's third anniversary. The military on Wednesday (local time) said combat reserve units were serving an average of 80-100 days in 2026, compared with a planned average of about 55 days, attributing the increase to evolving operational needs. It said about 22,000 reservists previously released from service have been called back to duty following an August 2024 call-up order, reports Xinhua news agency. The target tally included about 65,000 in Gaza, 28,000 in Lebanon and Syria combined, 4,500 in Iran and 80 in Yemen. The military did not specify whether repeated strikes on the same site were counted. In the occupied West Bank, the military said it has detained about 45,000 people for questioning over three years, including people accused of throwing stones or possessing weapons and those suspected of planning attacks. It said it has confiscated more than 3,800 weapons since the war began. Over the three years, about 10,200 projectiles have been launched toward Israel from Gaza, 20,000 from Lebanon, 1,200 from Iran, 50 from Syria and 90 from Yemen, according to the military. The figures could not be independently verified. It said 970 Israeli soldiers have died during operations and more than 70 per cent of soldiers wounded during the war have returned to service. The Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killed about 1,200 people and triggered a massive Israeli military campaign across Gaza that has killed, according to Gaza-based health authorities, more than 74,200 people. It subsequently expanded into fighting across the region.
Palestinians will bear the cost: UK consulate in East Jerusalem prepares to shut its doors
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Please Take Action, CM Sir!: Stalin slams TN CM Vijay over rising crime wave
DMK president MK Stalin on Wednesday hit out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over what he termed a complete collapse of law and order in the state, highlighting a string of brutal murders and violent incidents reported within a single 24-hour span across the state. In a post on X, he compared the surging frequency of machete attacks to routine power cuts; Stalin alleged that a pervasive sense of fear now grips citizens from the capital city of Chennai to southern districts such as Madurai and Dindigul. Stalin cited several incidents reported during the past 24 hours in Chennai, Tiruttani, Salem, Dindigul and Madurai, among other places, and questioned whether the police were carrying out adequate patrolling and monitoring of known offenders. Stalin alleged that the incidents reflected a situation in which criminals were living fearlessly while ordinary citizens were being pushed into an atmosphere of insecurity. Among the incidents cited by him was the killing of Sathyaseel...
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UK considers expelling Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate shuts, sources say
Britain is considering expelling Israeli diplomats if Israel carries out its order to shut the British consulate in East Jerusalem this week in a dispute over sanctions targeting Israeli settlements, four sources said. Israel on September 8 ordered Britain to close the East Jerusalem consulate
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UK Threatens to Send Israeli Diplomats After Israel Shuts British Embassy
Britain is reportedly preparing to expel Israeli diplomats if Israel shuts down the British consulate in East Jerusalem this week, triggering a major diplomatic escalation between two longtime allies.Israel ordered Britain to close the consulate within 30 days after London announced sanctions targeting goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The deadline expires Thursday, with around 30 British diplomats and their families potentially affected.
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Britain May Expel Israeli Diplomats If Jerusalem Consulate Closes: Report
The 30-day deadline for Britain to close the consulate ends on Thursday, which will impact around 30 British diplomats who work there, along with their family members, the sources said.
Britain likely to expel Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate closes, sources say
Britain is likely to expel Israeli
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UK security adviser visited Israel in bid to keep Jerusalem consulate open, sources say
Britain's top national security official quietly visited Israel last week in a bid to prevent the closure of his country's consulate in East Jerusalem which was ordered by
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Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 4 (IANS) The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that the world saw Israelis, Emiratis and Indians showing extraordinary courage and standing together against terror during the attack on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv earlier this week. The terror attack on the Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was more than an attack on Israelis. It was an attack on IsraelUAE relations and everything the Abraham Accords represent. Instead, the world saw Israelis, Emiratis and Indians showing extraordinary courage and standing together against terror. Terror will not derail the progress transforming our region, the Ministry said in a post on social media platform X. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a celebratory flame at Israel's next Independence Day ceremony, describing the Indian pilot who foiled a mid-air attack as a hero of India, Israel and the entire world, during a telephone conversation with him earlier. Captain, I want to invite you and my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to light a celebratory flame on our next Independence Day. You are a true hero of the brave peoples of India and Israel, and you're a hero of the entire world, Netanyahu told Captain Machchhar. I wish you a very speedy and complete recovery, he added. The Israeli Prime Minister said the honour was usually reserved for his country's own citizens. It's our highest honour that we give on our Independence Day. It's usually reserved for Israeli citizens. But I think here in this case, all the citizens of Israel will embrace you (Captain Smit Machchhar). They do now and they will then too, he added. Netanyahu, who was told by the pilot how the attack unfolded in the cockpit, said he was amazed by his conduct. I'm amazed at your courage, at your coolness of judgment under impossible conditions, the Israeli Prime Minister said, adding that what the Captain did was remarkable and that it bordered on the miraculous. He said the pilot had saved more than the lives of those on board. You saved so many souls. I think you saved something bigger. You saved the spirit of the world to realise that a brave pilot and brave passengers can overcome this evil, however threatening, however violent. It's something that is being justly hailed around the world, Netanyahu said.
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Israel Knew Of Omani Hijacker? Mossad Had Flydubai Crew List 48 Hours Before Attack | Report
New questions are emerging over the Flydubai FZ1073 cockpit attack after The Jerusalem Post reported that Israeli authorities had received passenger and crew details up to 48 hours before the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight. The alleged attacker has been identified by media reports as Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, though his identity and motive have not been officially confirmed. The incident has triggered scrutiny of Israels aviation security procedures, while injured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has received praise from Israel and the UAE for his actions during the alleged attack.
Injured flydubai pilot recounts fight to regain cockpit control
Jerusalem: Captain Smit Machchhar, the pilot who fought off an alleged attempt to seize control of a flydubai aircraft bound for Israel, has recounted the terrifying moments inside the cockpit when he realised that his co-pilot was attacking him. Machchhar, who sustained serious injuries during the incident, described the ordeal while speaking to Israeli Prime Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'I had that one last fight left in me': Capt Machchhar recalls cockpit attack
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 4 (IANS) Captain Smit Machchhar, the pilot who fought off an alleged attempt to seize control of a flydubai aircraft bound for Israel, has recounted the terrifying moments inside the cockpit when he realised that his co-pilot was attacking him. Machchhar, who sustained serious injuries during the incident, described the ordeal while speaking to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who invited the pilot and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a celebratory flame at Israel's next Independence Day ceremony. Machchhar said the flight had begun as a normal journey and that he was looking ahead while his co-pilot prayed. According to Machchhar, he initially had no reason to suspect that anything was wrong. He said that the co-pilot had told him he wanted to pray, something he described as a common practice among local passengers and crew members, and that he therefore looked towards the front of the cockpit out of respect. While he was praying, out of respect, I was looking at the front and not at the back, and suddenly, after about four to five minutes, there was a big blow to the back of my head. Machchhar said his immediate thought after the first heavy blow was that something catastrophic had happened to the aircraft itself. My first thought was that there was catastrophic damage to the aircraft, that something is not right ... but after that the blows kept coming, one after the other and that's when I realised that it's not the aircraft, it's the other guy who is in the cockpit with me, he said. The pilot said he attempted to stop the attacker, but the initial blows had severely affected his vision and left him struggling to see clearly. I did try and stop him, but because of his initial blows, my vision was almost like nothing, and I was completely blurred out, Machchhar said. And at that point, the next feeling I had was that the aircraft was sharply going down, he said. My memory is still in bits and pieces right now, but this is what I remember out of that time. Machchhar said he managed to open the cockpit door once during the struggle, but believed that the co-pilot subsequently shut it again. I did try and manage to open the door once, but I think he shut it back closed. And at this point, I remember, I was lying down on the cockpit floor, and I felt the aircraft and the whooshing sound and people screaming, he said. It was at that moment, Machchhar said, that he realised he had one final opportunity to prevent the aircraft from going down. Despite his injuries and the attack he had already endured, he decided to make another attempt to reach the cockpit door. And as I was telling the Ambassador here, I had that one last fight left in me... Call it personal or call it for people, I did it because if I didn't do it, I was going to die, and that's when I pushed against everything... I gave everything that I had and went for the door and opened the door. And thankfully, people were waiting to pounce back ... took over control and the rest is what you know, he said. I'm amazed at your courage, at your coolness of judgment under impossible conditions, the Israeli Prime Minister said, adding that what the Captain did was remarkable and that it bordered on the miraculous. He said the pilot had saved more than the lives of those on board. You saved so many souls. I think you saved something bigger. You saved the spirit of the world to realise that a brave pilot and brave passengers can overcome this evil, however threatening, however violent. It's something that is being justly hailed around the world, Netanyahu said. You're a hero of Israel. You're a hero of India. You're a hero of the entire world, he added. Netanyahu also sent his family's wishes to the pilot's family. Please also pass the best regards from me and my wife to your wife. I know you have a family and know that you're part of the family of nations. You're part of the family of nations and a heroic part. Please get well as soon as you can, he said. Inviting the Captain again towards the end of the conversation, Netanyahu said: So we hope to see you very soon in Israel. I look forward to seeing you here again. But under the circumstances, I think this will be a memorable and historic visit. Thank you for everything you did, the Israeli Prime Minister told the pilot. The conversation with Netanyahu came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Machchhar by telephone on Friday and praised him for his actions during the incident. PM Modi had said a day earlier that the pilot had displayed immense courage and unwavering resolve while protecting the lives of others despite sustaining serious injuries.
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'Arab Commander Killed, Riyadh Airport...'; Houthi Strikes Push Saudi Arabia Into New Danger Zone
Fresh tensions are being reported between Saudi Arabia and Yemens Houthi movement, with reports of explosions in the Najran area and claims of disruptions to air traffic around Riyadh. The developments have not been independently verified. Footage circulating through Houthi-affiliated channels also reportedly shows Burkan-1 ballistic missiles being prepared for an operation. The missile system, first publicly unveiled by the Houthis in 2016, has previously been used in attacks targeting Saudi territory. Meanwhile, fighting has intensified around Taizz, where Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and Houthi fighters have clashed across multiple fronts. A senior Saudi-backed commander, Major General Muhammad Salem al-Khawlani, was also reported killed during fighting on the Al-Kadha front.
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flydubai co-pilot Hamam Al Hamami was barred from flying in Oman over extremist concerns: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) The flydubai co-pilot, identified as Hamam Al Hamami, accused of attempting to sabotage a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and attacking Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, had reportedly been barred from flying in his country Oman over concerns that he had adopted extremist views, according to media reports. Al Hamami is an Omani citizen who was born in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to an Omani father and a Syrian mother. According to reports, Al Hamami spent much of his time outside Oman, particularly in Syria, where he was allegedly influenced by extremist ideas before subsequently travelling to the UAE. Al Hamami was working as a co-pilot trainee with Oman Air in 2024 when he was allegedly found in possession of extremist material. He was reportedly permitted to continue working with the airline in an administrative capacity, but was barred from flying after being identified as a security risk. Despite the reported flying restriction in Oman, Al Hamami was later hired by flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, enabling him to operate flights on the sensitive route connecting the UAE and Israel. Questions over how he was cleared to fly have emerged as investigations into the incident continue. The UAE has ordered an investigation to establish the circumstances and determine whether the incident was connected to terrorist activity, prior planning or direction. Reports have also suggested that Al Hamami intended to crash the flydubai aircraft in Israel. However, investigations into the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing. Al Hamami had worked for flydubai for only about eight months, CNN reported. A now-deleted LinkedIn profile bearing the name Hamam Al Hammami reportedly stated that he had worked with Oman Air for seven years and left the airline in February 2025. He subsequently joined Royal Air Maroc in June 2025 and left the airline in January this year before taking up employment with flydubai, according to reports. The deleted profile reportedly made two posts within around nine hours of the flydubai incident, both of which were terror-related. One of the posts reportedly contained a series of clips filmed inside the cockpits of a Boeing 737 Max aircraft, with the person recording the footage zooming in on an aircraft belonging to Israeli airline El Al. The video reportedly ended with an image of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the al-Qaeda leader who succeeded Osama Bin Laden, along with a photograph of Humam Khalil Abu-Mulal al-Balawi, who killed nine people in a 2009 suicide bombing targeting US personnel. Another post reportedly featured an AI-generated image depicting Islam's three holiest sites in Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. According to CNN, a poem in the background referred to rejecting humiliation, not fearing death and defending one's dignity. A separate CNN report said Al Hamami's now-deleted X account portrayed him as deeply religious and misogynistic. Other media reports have also cited a former colleague describing him as a religious extremist, although investigations into his motives and background remain ongoing. The flydubai flight was heading from Dubai to Israel's Tel Aviv on September 30 when the co-pilot tried to sabotage the aircraft and stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar, who was trying to prevent him from doing so. At the time, the Boeing 737, cruising at about 34,000 feet, began dropping at roughly 23,000 feet per minute before reaching about 15,600 feet. However, Machchhar fought the co-pilot, resisted him, and opened the cockpit door so that passengers and crew members could overpower him. The flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk with the help of two other pilots who were on the flight at that time. Meanwhile, UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the formation of an investigation team to probe the incident, including any possible connection to terrorist activity or intent. The team, comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution, will investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident, according to the statement released by the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The UAE appreciated Saudi Arabian authorities for their cooperation and handling of the incident.
Heavy rain forecast for Nilgiris, Coimbatore; showers likely across Tamil Nadu
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Moderate rain accompanied by strong winds is likely across Tamil Nadus Western Ghats districts and several southern and central districts on Saturday and Sunday, the Meteorological Department has forecast. The weather conditions are being influenced by a cyclonic circulation over the southeastern Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. The department said the system could bring rainfall to parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days. Besides districts along the Western Ghats, moderate rain is expected in Madurai, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga. Pudukkottai, Tiruchi, Ariyalur and Perambalur are also likely to receive moderate rainfall during the same period, with strong winds accompanying the showers. The forecast indicates that rainfall will vary across the State, with heavier showers expected in some hill districts and areas adjoining the Western Ghats. Other districts covered by the forecast are expected to receive moderate rain. The Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rain in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul and Theni districts on Sunday, October 4. The warning places these four districts among the areas likely to experience the most intense rainfall during the weekend. For Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri, the department has forecast moderate rain on Sunday. These districts are expected to receive showers as the prevailing weather system continues to influence conditions across western and adjoining parts of Tamil Nadu. Nilgiris and Coimbatore are likely to see a longer spell of heavy rainfall. According to the Meteorological Centre, heavy rain in these two districts could continue until October 6, extending beyond the weekend forecast issued for other areas. The outlook, therefore, points to sustained wet weather in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore, while Dindigul and Theni have been specifically identified for heavy rain on Sunday. The forecast for the remaining named districts is for moderate rainfall. In Chennai, the department has predicted light rain on Saturday evening or during the night. The capitals forecast is for lighter showers compared with the heavy rainfall expected in parts of western Tamil Nadu. The latest forecast covers both the weekend rainfall outlook and the possibility of continuing heavy showers in two western districts through Tuesday. Strong winds are also expected alongside moderate rain in the Western Ghats districts and the southern and central districts identified in the departments forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
What Happened In The Cockpit? Jerusalem Post Editor On flydubai Attack
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Flydubai Horror: How Co-Pilot 'Nearly Hijacked' Plane Before Being Overpowered In Cockpit - Details
A Flydubai passenger flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a violent confrontation between the pilots.According to Israeli officials cited by The Jerusalem Post, one pilot allegedly attempted to hijack the aircraft, while Israels security establishment including the IDF, Mossad and Shin Bet assessed the incident as an intended act of terror.The aircraft plunged around 4,000 metres during the incident and transmitted the international 7500 code for unlawful interference before landing safely in Tabuk.All passengers and crew were reported safe and accounted for, while authorities continue investigating the pilots identity, actions and possible motive.Times Of India (TOI) Is The Largest Selling English Daily In The World. #flydubai #flydubai1073 #fz1073 #hijacking #attemptedhijacking #terrorattack #israel #telaviv #dubai #saudiarabia #tabuk #aviation #aircraft #pilot #breakingnews #middleeast #israelnews
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Israel probes Flydubai cockpit incident after hijack alert (Ld)
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Sep 30 (IANS) Israeli security agencies were investigating an incident aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after the aircraft transmitted an emergency signal and descended sharply before diverting to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Israel's state-owned Kan TV news, citing an Israeli official, reported that Israeli authorities had not ruled out a possible errorist incident and were examining whether one of the two pilots may have tried to crash the aircraft. It said one of the pilots was injured. In a video circulated on social media, an Israeli passenger with blood on his face said, We are under attack on the plane. We have overpowered the terrorists. We are about to land. Earlier, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the incident was not believed to have been a hijacking. An Israeli official said that the emergency signals were transmitted after the pilots became involved in a physical altercation. A flydubai spokesperson confirmed that flight FZ 1073 operating from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport experienced an incident while en route. The aircraft later landed in Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia and all passengers are safe and accounted for, according to the spokesperson, Xinhua news agency reported. Meanwhile, a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Israel Airports Authority said that they have opened a dedicated waiting and information area for the families of passengers on the Flydubai flight, in accordance with the directive of Minister of Transport, Miri Regev. The area is located in Terminal 1, in the domestic arrivals hall at Ben Gurion Airport. Family members wishing to come to Ben Gurion Airport are invited to proceed to the designated area in Terminal 1, where they will be able to wait and receive information and updates as developments unfold, read the statement. Israel Airports Authority representatives will be present at the site and will assist family members as needed. We ask members of the public who are not relatives of passengers on the flight to refrain from coming to the area, in order to allow for the orderly and appropriate assistance of the families, it added. /as
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Heavy rain forecast for 11 TN districts today; temperatures likely to rise
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, is likely at isolated places in 11 Tamil Nadu districts and Karaikal on Wednesday, the Meteorological Department said, as atmospheric systems influence weather across the region. The districts identified for heavy rainfall are Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai and Tiruchirappalli. Wind speeds could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour during thunderstorms, according to the forecast. Despite the rain outlook, the department said maximum temperatures in Tamil Nadu could rise above normal on Wednesday, with departures of up to four degrees Celsius. The forecast thus points to hotter daytime conditions alongside spells of rain in parts of the state. Moderate rain with thunder, lightning and gusty winds is expected at some places in other districts along the Western Ghats and across several northern, central and southern districts. These include Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Karur, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi. Puducherry is also likely to receive moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Winds in these areas could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, light rain with thunder and lightning is possible at a few places. For Thursday, October 1, the department has forecast heavy rain at isolated locations in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. Thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometres per hour are also likely in these areas. Parts of the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal could receive light to moderate rain on Thursday, with thunder, lightning and strong winds accompanying some showers. The department attributed the weather conditions to an atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh, extending to around 1.5 kilometres above sea level. A trough also extends from southern Telangana to the Gulf of Mannar through Rayalaseema, northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh at an altitude of about 0.9 kilometres. Meanwhile, a deep depression that had been over the northern Andaman Sea and adjoining Myanmar coast on September 28 moved north-northwestwards and crossed the Myanmar coast east of Kyaikto between 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. The rainfall forecast indicates that heavier showers will be confined to isolated locations, while other areas may experience lighter rainfall or moderate thunderstorms over two days.
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Two killed as speeding SUV hits e-scooter in UP's Moradabad, driver flees
Digital Desk | Moradabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Two men were killed after a speeding SUV collided with their e-scooter, sending it flying, in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad on Tuesday, officials said. According to the preliminary information, a speeding SUV struck the e-scooter carrying the two friends, resulting in a fatal accident. The force of the collision was such that the e-scooter was hurled away, leaving both riders critically injured. They later succumbed to their injuries. Following the accident, police reached the spot and took the bodies into custody. The bodies were subsequently sent for post-mortem examinations as part of the investigation into the incident. The driver of the SUV allegedly fled from the spot after abandoning the vehicle. Police have taken the SUV into custody and brought it to the police station for further investigation. The vehicle is reportedly owned by Mohammad Naveed, a resident of the Civil Lines police station area. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and are also working to establish the identity and whereabouts of the person who was driving the SUV at the time of the collision. The deceased have been identified as Mohammad Rihan and Abuzar, both residents of Salempur village under the Kanth police station area of Moradabad. News of the deaths left the families of the two young men devastated. Relatives and other family members were inconsolable following the fatal accident, while the families have demanded strict action against the person responsible for the crash. According to Rihan's family, he had been working in Dubai and was scheduled to return there, with his flight booked for October 1. The family said that he was the sole earning member of the household and that his father has been unwell. A family member expressed anguish over the circumstances of the accident and demanded action against the SUV driver. The SUV rider may be a wealthy man, but what about them? The light of our home is gone, the family member said. The incident has once again raised concerns over road accidents involving speeding SUVs in Moradabad. Locals pointed out that this was not the first such incident in the district in recent days. Just three days ago, an SUV allegedly hit an e-rickshaw that was parked on the roadside in the Kundarki police station area. The earlier incident also resulted in a fatality, adding to concerns over road safety and reckless driving in the area. Meanwhile, in a road accident reported from Chandigarh earlier on Tuesday, an SUV being driven by a woman collided with a motorcycle near the bridge close to Dhanas Lake, leaving two people injured. The two injured persons, who were travelling on the motorcycle when the collision took place, were subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. Their condition was not immediately known. Police took both the SUV and the motorcycle into custody as part of the investigation. Police in both incidents are examining the circumstances surrounding the respective collisions.
TN: Heavy rain likely in Erode, Namakkal, Madurai today; evening showers in Chennai
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Tamil Nadu's Erode, Namakkal and Madurai districts on Tuesday, the weather department said, as it forecast showers and strong winds across parts of the state over the next three days. In a weather bulletin, the department said moderate rain accompanied by strong winds could occur at isolated places in 16 districts on Tuesday. These include districts along the Western Ghats, as well as Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruchirappalli and Perambalur. Chennai and its neighbouring areas could receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in the evening or at night. The forecast points to a spell of showers after a largely warm day, though the bulletin did not specify how widely rain would be distributed across the city. The possibility of heavier rain will shift to parts of western and northern Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. One or two places in the Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts are likely to receive heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, the department said. Moderate rain is also expected at isolated places in 16 districts on Wednesday. The forecast covers districts along the Western Ghats, and includes Tirupattur, Vellore and Sivaganga. Conditions may vary considerably within each district, as the heavier rainfall forecast applies only to one or two locations. The Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts could see heavy rain, with thunderstorms and strong winds at isolated places on Wednesday and Thursday. The two-day forecast indicates that unsettled weather may persist in the western parts of the state even as the areas under the heavy rain forecast change. Alongside the rain, the department expects higher daytime temperatures in some areas. Maximum temperatures at a few places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may be 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal on Tuesday and Wednesday. The bulletin did not give district-wide rainfall estimates or indicate that every area named in the forecast would receive rain. Residents in places where thunderstorms develop may experience brief periods of strong winds, while other localities could remain dry. The departments forecast places the highest likelihood of isolated heavy rain in Erode, Namakkal and Madurai on Tuesday, before the focus moves to the Nilgiris and adjoining districts on Wednesday.
Gulf War: UAE stresses diplomacy to resolve disputes
Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the countries at the epicentre of the Gulf War affecting the global economy and security, said on Monday that it seeks de-escalation and diplomacy to settle disputes peacefully. Our principled approach is rooted in de-escalation, bridge-building, the promotion of diplomacy and dialogue, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the rejection of the unlawful use or threat of force, as well as coercion, UAEs Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar told the General Assembly. He highlighted the issue of three islands occupied by Iran: Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, which command a geostrategic position on access to the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran continues its occupation of the three Emirati islands, which we reject, the UAE has consistently called for a peaceful settlement of this conflict, whether through direct negotiations or by recourse to the International Court of Justice, Al Marar said. Iran took over the islands in 1971, and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has bases there. The US has attacked Abu Musa and Greater Tunb as the Gulf conflict escalated. Without delving into specifics of the conflict, Al Marar stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and transit passage. We stress the need to secure and protect the safe flow of supply chains, trade and energy in accordance with international law, including the law of the sea and the principle of state sovereignty, he said. He added that despite crises, the UAE has pressed ahead with progress. This nation was forged not in the absence of challenges, but in defiance of them, he said. Although the UAE is one of the closest Arab countries to Israel, Al Marar condemned in the strongest terms Israels actions in Palestinian territories. He said there is an urgent need to halt Israels escalation in the West Bank, settlement activities, settler violence, terrorism, and violations in East Jerusalem and at holy sites. Media reports said Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
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Chinese nationals among 212 arrested in Pakistan over involvement in fraud schemes
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 27 (IANS) As many as 212 people, including Chinese nationals, were arrested by Pakistani authorities in raids carried out on three illegal call centres in Islamabad involved in an alleged international online fraud network, according to a media report. Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) targeted call centres involved in international online fraud in raids conducted in Islamabad's E-11 and G-10 sectors. Officials said the call centres used various schemes, including tasking fraud, romance or love-dating, and impersonating Google representatives to carry out scams, The Jerusalem Post reported. Tasking fraud usually starts with fake online opportunities, where scammers offer money to victims for completing tasks like liking videos, rating products or promoting content. Initially, scammers may pay a small amount of money to victims before convincing them to deposit larger amounts to complete higher-value tasks or withdraw supposed earnings. According to an NCCIA spokesperson, Pakistani authorities seized computers and other gadgets, including 383 computers and CPUs, 306 mobile phones and 299 monitors and laptops, The Jerusalem Post reported, citing the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). The arrested individuals include Pakistani and Chinese men and women, it said. However, the Pakistani authorities did not reveal the number of Chinese nationals that have been detained during the raids. In July last year, the NCCIA claimed that it had arrested 149 people, including 48 Chinese nationals and people from some other countries, for their alleged involvement in an online fraud. As many as 149 people were arrested during a raid carried out on a factory in Faisalabad, Pakistani daily Dawn reported. Sources revealed that the arrested individuals, including 48 Chinese citizens, were allegedly involved in hacking internet systems of banks and other cybercrimes and had been operating from the factory, Dawn reported. The authorities recovered a large number of laptops and gadgets from the factory.
