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FlyDubai Captain Opens Cockpit Door to Stop Terrorist Co-Pilot Attack

FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar fought off a co-pilot attempting a terrorist attack, opening the cockpit door after repeated closures and a steep descent. Passengers subdued the co-pilot, stabilizing the plane. Netanyahu hailed Machchhar as a hero of India and Israel.

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Flydubai pilot attacked captain mid-flight, aircraft lost 16,000 feet before emergency landing

Al-Hammami, an off-duty flydubai pilot, attacked captain Machchhar in the cockpit with an emergency axe, causing the aircraft to lose 16,000 feet in 30 seconds. Two other off-duty pilots took control and landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Investigators are examining his alleged plan to target Israeli airspace and possible extremist links.

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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwan president's son for China

The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, before her planned departure to China, accusing her of surveilling a son of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te. She is charged with acting as an unregistered foreign agent and allegedly sent photos, video, and license plate details about the president's son and his family. Taiwan condemned the actions as transnational repression.

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US Air Force Pulls B-52, B-1 Bombers From RAF Fairford Amid Terror Plot Probe

Following a security incident at RAF Fairford in late September, a dual British-Iranian national was arrested in London on terror plot suspicions. The US Air Force has pulled B-52 and B-1 bombers from the base, with officials considering new strikes against Iran. Proxies linked to Tehran have been behind attacks targeting the Jewish community in Britain and beyond.

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Congress demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar resign over constitutional violation claims

Congress claims Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has violated the Constitution by executing G2's illegal orders, citing Justice Bhuyan's remarks on the right to vote as conclusive proof. The party demands Kumar resign immediately, calling him a liability for the country and stating he has lost all moral right to continue in office.

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India seals gold in men's cricket final at Asian Games 2026

India's bowlers held their nerve to restrict Pakistan to 192/6, securing the gold medal in the men's cricket final of the 2026 Asian Games. Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz scored 96, but India's women's team also defeated Pakistan in the gold medal clash, completing a memorable double. Abhishek Sharma's 61 off 28 balls led India's commanding 211/6.

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Sanjay Dutt clarifies India peace remarks were meant to be humorous

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt faced online backlash after remarks about India's peace, clarifying his comments were meant to be humorous and not offensive. He explained the conversation was scripted, inspired by his Munna Bhai movies, and praised India's generosity. Dutt also mentioned his UAE residence and family life in Dubai.

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