International

October 1, 2026 9:59 PM

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UAE Orders Probe into Flydubai Incident, Including Possible Terror Link

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, involving Flydubai flight FZ1073 that forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. According to the...

October 1, 2026 9:24 PM

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US Imposes Sanctions on 10 Individuals and Entities Over Iran Defence Procurement

The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and entities across several countries for allegedly helping procure weapons and military components for Iran's Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). In a report, The Media Line says that among those sanctioned is a Pakistan...

September 30, 2026 9:50 PM

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Saudi Arabia arrests pilot over alleged attack on Israel-bound flight: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today said, that Saudi authorities have arrested the pilot of a Flydubai flight who allegedly stabbed another pilot and attempted to crash the aircraft carrying Israeli passengers. Mr. Netanyahu said passengers and crew members managed to subdue the attacker...

September 30, 2026 9:02 PM

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India hosts ninth Deputy NSA-level meeting of Colombo Security Conclave

The ninth Deputy National Security Adviser-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave, CSC, was hosted virtually by India today. The meeting was attended by representatives from Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Seychelles.   The Ministry of External Affairs said the member sta...

September 30, 2026 8:49 PM

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India Once Again Cautions Citizens Against Joining The Russian Army

The Government has advised Indian nationals against voluntarily giving up their Indian citizenship to join the Russian armed forces. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs advised Indian nationals travelling to Russia to exercise caution when pursuing job opportunities there.   The Mi...

September 30, 2026 5:56 PM

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Bangladesh announces five-day holiday for Durga Puja celebrations

Bangladesh has announced a five-day break for the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja, with the official festival holiday extended to three days.     Making the announcement, Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said, combined with the regular Friday and Saturday weekend, the decision will prov...

September 30, 2026 8:50 PM

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Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia today after an incident on board that reportedly involved one of the pilots being stabbed. Flight FZ1073, carrying around 180 passengers, including several Israeli nationals, was en route from Dubai t...