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US withdraws B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after suspected terror plot

Aircraft monitoring sites showed B-1 bombers flying out of RAF Fairford on Sunday

Evening Standard · Oct 4

"Prayers continue to flow in": Indian envoy updates on Capt Machchhar's health after BAPS Abu Dhabi tribute

The Ambassador's statement came in response to a special prayer gathering organised at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, where priests and devotees assembled to honour Captain Machchhar's heroic actions during the cockpit attack by his co-pilot on the flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

The Economic Times · Oct 4

The new Israel-Syria deal: Can US solve the Golan Heights problem?

The Golan Heights dispute returned to the centre of the diplomatic spotlight at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026, when Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa declared that the territory “will remain Syrian”, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invoked its biblical links to defend Tel Aviv’s claim.

The Times of India · Oct 4

‘He was praying, then came big blow to my head’: Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai horror

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Smit Machchhar a hero for preventing a co-pilot's attempted crash. Machchhar, who is hospitalized, detailed the traumatic incident during a recent conversation. The flight, which had 174 passengers, experienced serious danger after Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot. Netanyahu invited Machchhar and Indian Prime…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

FlyDubai co-pilot who used crash axe in ‘terror incident’ studied at British university

Hammam al-Hammami, believed to be the perpetrator of the FlyDubai hijacking, was educated in the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 3

IAF Chief Marshal A P Singh hails Smit Machchha's bravery

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Saturday praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery after the flydubai pilot was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar helped save the aircraft carrying 174 people, which made an emergency landing…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Flydubai Suspect Hamam Al-Hammami Was Removed From Oman Air Flight Training Over Radical-View Concerns

Flydubai co-pilot Hamam Al-Hammami was reportedly removed from Oman Air training over extremist concerns before allegedly attacking the captain, prompting an investigation into the incident and pilot vetting.

International Business Times UK · Oct 3

Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE

Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

UK-Iranian man arrested in London over RAF Fairford 'terror plot' released on bail

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there were ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the incident near the Gloucestershire military base

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Sixth man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot bailed

A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.

Evening Standard · Oct 3