UNCOVERED: 3 - The Untold Story

Karnataka man, in contact with Pakistan-based terrorist, held

Vishal Kumar Metre, a 24-year-old resident of Bhalki Taluk in Bidar, has been arrested on terrorism charges. He allegedly communicated with Shahzad Bhatti, a recognized terrorist in Pakistan, using social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. Initially denying ties to terrorist activities, he ultimately handed over his phone, which uncovered…

The Economic Times · 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

Iranian men ‘identified Heaton Park Synagogue as bomb plot target’ court hears

Salam Ahmadyan, 36 and Rahman Salehi, 34 were both charged on Friday with engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist act

The Independent UK · Oct 3

UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in 'terrorist' act

The FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed the Tel-Aviv bound flight is an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami. He was barred from flying by Oman amid concerns he showed signs of extremist views. The incident threw the already hard-hit regional travel industry into crisis.

Euronews · Oct 3

FlyDubai co-pilot 'attacked pilot with axe in suspected terrorist attack'

The co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed last week attacked the captain with an axe in a 'terrorist' incident, according to United Arab Emirates officials.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3

Co-Pilot Axe Attack Described As Terrorist: Omani first officer struck captain mid-air

A shocking incident occurred on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv when the co-pilot allegedly launched an attack on the captain with a crash axe, prompting an emergency landing. Passengers reported hearing strange noises and quickly intervened to restrain the assailant and regain control. Authorities are currently investigating the co-pilot's…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Israel flight hijacking latest: FlyDubai co-pilot who used crash axe in ‘terror incident’ studied at UK university

The Omani national is said to have completed a distance learning course in aviation management at Buckinghamshire New University

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking captain Smit Machchhar identified as Hamam al-Hammami

Hamam al-Hammami, a co-pilot, attacked captain Smit Machchhar on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The incident, which caused the aircraft to rapidly descend, raised serious security concerns. Al-Hammami had previously been removed from Oman Air due to extremist views and later employed by Flydubai. An investigation is ongoing to…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Two men to appear in court charged with suspected terror plot

Salam Ahmadyan, 36, of Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, of Salford, were both charged with engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts.

Evening Standard · Oct 2

Pair charged with preparing terrorist acts targeting Jewish community

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The Independent UK · Oct 2