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US House honors Captain Smit Machhar for courage during flight incident
The US House of Representatives has honored Indian pilot Captain Smit Machhar for courage during the Flydubai Flight 1073 incident.
October 7, 2026
Oil tanker attacked near Russia, all 23 Indian crew evacuated safely
An oil tanker caught fire after an unmanned vessel attack near Russia’s Black Sea coast. All 23 Indian crew members were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported.
October 7, 2026
British Airways jet drops 28,000 feet in nine minutes, avoids disaster
British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago dropped nearly 28,000 feet in about nine and a half minutes before safely returning to Heathrow.
October 6, 2026
Lab Worker’s Suspicious Death in Russia Puts 200 Under Watch
A 28-year-old lab worker’s death in Russia after severe pneumonia has put nearly 200 contacts under medical observation, with officials probing the cause.
October 6, 2026
Nigerian military aircraft crashes in Ondo, killing all 32 aboard
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Ondo State’s Igbokoda area on Monday, killing all 32 people aboard, President Bola Tinubu confirmed.
October 6, 2026
Spain Calls Early General Elections Amid Deepening National Housing Crisis
Spain will hold early general elections on 29 November 2026 amid a worsening housing crisis, rising rents and parliamentary defeat for government housing proposals.
October 6, 2026
Afghanistan’s Wakhan road to China raises strategic concerns for India
Afghanistan has inaugurated the 121-km Wakhan Corridor road to China’s Xinjiang, prompting discussion on regional connectivity and India’s strategic concerns.
October 6, 2026
Vance Raises Concerns Over Security Lapse After Alleged Flydubai Co-Pilot Attack
US Vice President JD Vance questioned how Hamam al-Hamami was allowed into a Flydubai cockpit despite earlier concerns, after an alleged in-flight attack.
October 6, 2026
Imran Khan Supporters March Towards Islamabad After Talks Fail
Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have begun marching towards Islamabad after negotiations between his Pakista...
October 5, 2026
Bypolls in Six Seats Put Nandigram and Rejinagar in Focus
Bypolls to six seats in four states and one Union Territory will be held on October 6, with attention on Nandigram, Rejinagar and Tamil Nadu contests.
October 5, 2026
Crude stays above $100 amid Iran war, OPEC+ keeps output steady
Crude oil remains above $100 a barrel amid the Iran war as seven key OPEC+ countries decide to keep November 2026 production at September levels.
October 5, 2026
US Bombers Leave British Airbase Amid Suspected Terror Plot Probe
The US has sent its bombers back from Britain’s RAF Fairford airbase amid an investigation into a suspected terror plot near the base.
October 5, 2026
PTI long march begins in Pakistan for Imran Khan’s release
PTI supporters have begun a long march towards Islamabad demanding the release of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan.
October 5, 2026
Omani Co-Pilot’s Alleged Plot to Crash Plane Into Building Revealed
Reports say Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami allegedly planned to seize control of a Flydubai flight and crash it into a building or aircraft.
October 5, 2026
Trump faces growing US discontent as Republicans show signs of unease
US President Donald Trump’s approval has fallen to 32 percent in a Reuters/Ipsos survey, with signs of unease also emerging among Republican voters.
October 5, 2026
Netanyahu warns of heavy price after Flydubai cockpit attack incident
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of a “very heavy price” if investigators find the Flydubai cockpit attacker was sent by someone.
October 3, 2026
UN Event Discusses Regional Terrorism, Questions Raised Over Pakistan’s Role
Regional terrorism and Pakistan’s role were discussed at a UN Geneva event on terrorism and human rights, with speakers raising issues of militant groups, minorities and EU ties.
October 3, 2026
Omani co-pilot barred from flying before Flydubai cockpit incident: reports
The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian Captain Smit Machar on Flydubai flight FZ1073 was reportedly removed from Oman Air flight training in 2024 over security concerns.
October 3, 2026
Kuwaiti oil tanker attacked in Hormuz, five Indians rescued safely
Five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III were safely rescued after a projectile attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
October 3, 2026
BAPS cleared in Eiffel Tower row, operations chief to resign
New details have emerged in the Eiffel Tower controversy involving a BAPS delegation, women employees, an internal probe and the resignation of the operating company’s chief.
October 2, 2026
