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Flydubai Flight Drops 17,400 Feet In 2 Minutes Amid Possible Hijack Alert
Reports claim that the emergency signal on the plane was activated during a violent altercation between the pilots in the cockpit, but the official reason for change of course and emergency signal is yet to be determined.
'Fight Between Pilots': What Happened Inside Diverted Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight
A regional official briefed on the incident said that a fight broke out in the cockpit and apparently involved pilots.
Trump For New AI Name, But Official Document Can't Spell United States Right
The error appeared on a document related to Donald Trump's "super intelligence" initiative.
First Female Execution In 200 Years? Who Is Christa Gail Pike, The Tennessee Death Row Inmate
Tennessee has not executed a woman for at least 200 years. Older records can be spotty, though, so it's difficult to know precise details about the last woman who was put to death there.
Apple Pay In India: Where It Works, How To Pay And What You Need
Apple Pay launched in India on Wednesday, September 30. It allows your iPhone to be turned into a contactless card.
2 Indians Killed In Vietnam Crash. Had Gone From Jharkhand To Teach Yoga
Raja Kumar Verma, 26, and Vinay Yadav, 23, were killed when their bike met with an accident in the city of Da Lat on September 25.
Mehul Choksi Drops Damage Charges Against India Over 2021 'Kidnapping' Claim
The 67-year-old businessman had alleged that the Indian government, in collusion with five individuals, conspired to kidnap and torture him to extrajudicially render him to India.
OpenAI Employees Warned Of Security Gaps, Company Ignored Them: Report
The warnings came months before some of OpenAI's latest AI models escaped their testing environments and carried out actions without being instructed to do so.
US Student, 21, Survives 8th-Floor Fall After Dancing On Couch Near Window: "Can't Believe I'm Alive"
Witnesses told police that Sargent had been dancing on a couch or air mattress near an open window when she went through the window screen and fell.
'She Said It Was Consensual': US District Attorney's Shocker In Cornell Case
DA said Doe's sworn six-page statement in November of 2024 did not allege that she was drugged against her will or gang-raped.
Iran Urges US Voters To Remove From Power "Evil, Violent" Politicians
Trump campaigned in 2024 pledging to avoid new wars, end existing conflicts and bring down inflation, but the war with Iran, which Trump launched alongside Israel, has contributed to higher global fuel prices and spread in the Middle East.
US To Double Immigrant Investor Visa Fees From November 30
The US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme grants permanent residency (a Green Card) to foreign investors and their immediate families who invest capital into a US commercial enterprise and create 10 full-time jobs for American workers.
One Third Of World Population Exposed To High Ozone Pollution: Report
In a new analysis covering the first eight months of 2026, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) highlighted the close relationship between climate change and air pollution.
At McDonald's, AI Decides Price Of Your Big Mac, Discounted Coffee
McDonald's says its franchisees are free to set their own prices, but five store owners told Reuters the company pressured them to use the AI-pricing tools.
India's Essar Group To Build "Largest Steel Plant In US History": Trump
The plant, which is projected to begin production in 2030, is expected to produce 10 million tonnes of steel annually once fully built out.
US-Led Troops Exit Iraq: What Is Next For Pro-Iran Groups?
Iraq has long been a proxy battleground for the US and Iran, with each interfering in major political decisions and government formation.
US-Led Coalition Ends Mission In Iraq, Moves Out After 12 Years
The Iraqi government believes the coalition's withdrawal removes the excuse powerful Tehran-backed militant factions have used to retain their weapons.
346 Days And Counting: Wait For US Visa Gets Longer For Indians
The 346-day figure is a historical average for obtaining an interview. It does not describe the time taken to decide an application after an interview or the wait facing someone who applies today.
"Tech Issue": Pak Denies Airspace For Bangladesh's Nuclear Fuel Transport
For the nuclear power plant, the Uranium fuel for Unit 2 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant was supposed to arrive on September 24. But it hasn't arrived yet because the airspace is not clear.
Sholay's Thakur vs Doctor Strange: Iran Mocks UN's 'Arm Game' In Latest Meme
The criticism came as the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the United Nations' so-called indifference toward the alleged violations of the UN Charter by the US and the Israeli forces, calling on the world body to explicitly condemn Washington's illegal threats against Iran.
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Photos: A journalist is crowned king in Uganda
The death of King Oyo Nyimba in August triggered widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.
UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services
UK's PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.
Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan
Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.
S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines
South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert
Airline says plane experiences an 'incident' en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, lands safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport.
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days
The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.
Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis
Pakistan says Islamabad will make “whatever means” available to Saudi Arabia if Saudi faces threats from the Houthis.
Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks
The Gambia come back to beat Ghana 4-2, while Guinea Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 despite seven Premier League starters.
Gentle giant Backpack wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Week
The contest celebrates the resilience of the 2,200 brown bears that live in the preserve on the Alaska Peninsula.
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
US president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.
OpenAI launches ‘dots,’ personal AI assistant ‘built to handle everything’
AI giant launches 'dots' to rival Meta's Muse and Google's Gemini Spark.
India’s Ujjain tense as mosque partially demolished for Hindu pilgrimage
Fearing outright demolition, Muslims volunteer to take down parts of the city's Shahi Mosque themselves.
Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%
Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary's 'State of the Force' address in Virginia.
Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election.
South African president orders action on femicide after killings
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence.
Democrats hope anger at Trump enough to get young people to vote
Political strategist Celinda Lake says that young voters don’t usually cast their ballots in midterm elections.
String of rapes in Delhi triggers social campaign for women’s safety
Women in India’s capital are protesting after a string of rape cases, using bold slogans to demand safer public spaces.
Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent
Tens of thousands of workers march nationwide, as police arrest 440 students in clashes at schools.
Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit but is it enough?
US President Donald Trump and leading tech companies have signed a voluntary agreement to regulate AI development.
Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say
The deaths appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in more than a decade.
US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank
The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US.
Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland
Protesters block Orange Order route into Catholic area of Portadown after court allows march for first time in 28 years.
King appoints Morocco’s first female prime minister
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Marrakesh’s long-time mayor as the country’s first female prime minister.
Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties
Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel.
Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates
Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.