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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met passengers at Ben Gurion airport after they got off their repatriation flight and hailed the man who broke into the cockpit, held the attacker pilot in a chokehold and then dragged him out.A video on Netanyahu’s official social media account shows him hugging and greeting passengers. One of them was a man with a blood-stained t-shirt.“Met Yaniv, who broke into the cockpit on the flight from Dubai to Israel,” the post said.&nbsp;Netanyahu greeted Yaniv, saying he sees “a great hero”, and asked him how he did it.“We are a nation of lions, aren’t we?” Yaniv replied.&nbsp;Netanyahu then pointed to the bloodstain on Yaniv’s t-shirt and asked, “Wow, is that from him?”&nbsp;Yaniv replied, “It’s from him, yes.”“It’s simply unbelievable what you did,” Netanyahu said in admiration.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">יניב, אתה גיבור אמיתי. אנחנו עם של אריות! <a href="https://t.co/55AgmAvzIG">pic.twitter.com/55AgmAvzIG</a>&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://x.com/netanyahu/status/2105339034700841393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Explaining how he broke through the door, Yaniv said, “The pilot who was stabbed was very close to the door, so it was hard for us to open it.”“But before he (the stabbed pilot) collapsed, he managed to open the door.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Attacker was trying to destroy aircraft systems, crash the plane’</h2>&nbsp;“When I entered, I saw the attacker on the instruments, between the two seats... there were no pilots in the seats,” Yaniv recalled.“One was down, one was on the instruments. And another guy came in with me. I grabbed the attacker, put him in a chokehold, and pulled him—first and foremost—outside.”&nbsp;He said the attacker was “trying to destroy the instruments in order to disable the plane.” The attacker was trying to destroy the aircraft systems and crash the plane.Yaniv said that he then called out “to the Israeli guys with us on the plane, and together they pinned him down.”&nbsp;Yaniv then rushed back to the controls. “I pulled the controls up and stopped the plane’s dive.”&nbsp;“You pulled the controls?” Netanyahu asked in an elated tone.“I watch Air Crash Investigation, Mr Prime Minister,” Yaniv replied. “And the plane started to level out, a bit more, and then the pilot told me he was taking control from there.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, in a video shot on the flight after the attacker pilot was overpowered, an Israeli passenger said, “We’re on the flight from Dubai. We took control of the situation here. There was an attacker with a knife who stabbed one of the pilots.”“A few of us just jumped in and pulled him out of the cockpit. Everything is OK now. The terrorist has been neutralized.”&nbsp;<h3>Netanyahu praises attacked pilot Captain Smit Machchhar</h3>&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also praised Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian national and the pilot who was attacked mid-flight, and called Machchhar a “true hero” of “extraordinary bravery”.&nbsp;“Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker—preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster,” Netanyahu wrote on X.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery. Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air…&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://x.com/netanyahu/status/2105367389428646054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;‘Today, our hearts are with him and his family,” Israel's parliament speaker Amir Ohana said in a post on X.&nbsp;<h2>President Herzog thanks ‘immense courage’ of heroes</h2>Israeli President Isaac Herzog also thanked the “heroes who acted with immense courage” on the flight to Tel Aviv that was diverted to Saudi Arabia.“Hours of worry ended in a great miracle and exceptional heroism,” Herzog wrote on X.“I thank from the depths of my heart the heroes who acted with immense courage in these critical moments,” he added.“We will continue to act together with our Emirati partners to learn from the event and fight terrorism.”<h2>Celebrations at Ben Gurion airport</h2>&nbsp;As passengers disembarked the repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, they were greeted with crowds playing music, singing, dancing and waving Israeli flags.The initial flight, from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Tubak, in Saudi Arabia, for an emergency landing following the stabbing of a pilot onboard.&nbsp;The passengers, including 27 children and Israelis who helped overpower the suspected attacker, returned after an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia; some initially refused another Flydubai flight but boarded after Riyadh rejected an Israeli rescue aircraft.&nbsp;The rescue flight departed Tabuk after the Mossad completed background checks on the Flydubai crew and cleared the aircraft for departure.&nbsp;<h2>‘Five minutes felt like hell,’ says passenger</h2>&nbsp;Another passenger told journalists outside the airport that the incident on board lasted maybe five minutes but felt “like hell".Oran Choen said he heard a shout of “Allahu Akbar” before the plane started to dive, about an hour before the flight was due to land, but could not specify who had shouted.“I can’t tell you the feelings I felt in that moment... I am 18 years old... it was a very tough moment. Maybe it was five minutes but it feels like hell,” he added.&nbsp;⁠Israeli PM ⁠Benjamin Netanyahu ⁠has ordered authorities ⁠to “ramp up” ⁠security on ‌both on ‌Israeli carriers ‌and non-Israeli carriers.The order was confirmed by a spokesperson for the prime ⁠minister’s office after the flydubai flight ‌incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Some Israeli passengers initially refused another Flydubai flight but boarded after Riyadh rejected demand for an Israeli rescue aircraft. The repatriation flight departed Tabuk after the Mossad completed background checks on the Flydubai crew and cleared the aircraft for departure.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met passengers at Ben Gurion airport after they got off their repatriation flight and hailed the man who broke into the cockpit, held the attacker pilot in a chokehold and then dragged him out. A video on Netanyahu’s official social media account shows him hugging and greeting passengers. One of them was a man with a blood-stained t-shirt. “Met Yaniv, who broke into the cockpit on the flight from Dubai to Israel,” the post said. Netanyahu greeted Yaniv, saying he sees “a great hero”, and asked him how he did it. “We are a nation of lions, aren’t we?” Yaniv replied. Netanyahu then pointed to the bloodstain on Yaniv’s t-shirt and asked, “Wow, is that from him?” Yaniv replied, “It’s from him, yes.” “It’s simply unbelievable what you did,” Netanyahu said in admiration.

Some Israeli passengers initially refused another Flydubai flight but boarded after Riyadh rejected demand for an Israeli rescue aircraft. The repatriation flight departed Tabuk after the Mossad completed background checks on the Flydubai crew and cleared the aircraft for departure.

‘We are a nation of lions’: Israeli man who stormed into cockpit, held attacker pilot in chokehold, tells Netanyahu

Captain Smit Machchhar has been identified as the Indian pilot who fended off the Omani pilot who attempted to hijack the Flydubai flight on Wednesday (Sep 30). Chaos erupted in the cockpit of flight FZ 1073 when the Omani pilot tried to hijack the flight with the intention of crashing it. An altercation broke out between the two pilots, and Machchhar was stabbed. Passengers told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu after landing in Tel Aviv that the stabbed captain managed to open the cockpit door that allowed passengers to get in and interfere. The co-pilot was then restrained by the passengers. Two other pilots who were travelling on the flight as passengers took control of the flight and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. According to reports, Machchhar underwent surgery after being injured in the incident.<h2>Who is Smit Machchhar?</h2>Smit Machchhar, an Indian aviation professional and former SpiceJet commander, was serving as captain on Flydubai Flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. According to his LinkedIn profile, he has more than 13 years of experience and over 9,750 flying hours across Boeing 737 aircraft, including the B737-800 and B737 MAX 8/9.Machchhar has been working for Flydubai as a captain since June 2022. Before this, he worked for 11 years with SpiceJet, where he was a senior commander. He has also served as a Line Training Captain and is skilled in mentoring and assessing pilots.The Indian pilot completed his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Welingkar Institute of Management.<h2>What happened on Flydubai flight?</h2>According to the passengers’ account, an altercation broke out between the pilots, which turned violent. One of the pilots stabbed his co-pilot in the cockpit and attempted to crash the plane with the intention of killing everyone on board. During the altercation, the plane suddenly plunged several feet, from nearly 34,000 feet to less than 17,000 feet. Passengers intervened and restrained the pilot, who stabbed Machchhar. Two other pilots were among the passengers, who then took over the controls and carried out the emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The Omani pilot was arrested and is being interrogated by the Saudi authorities.The plane also sent distress signal 7700, a general international emergency signal. It also briefly sent the code 7500, which signals hijacking and unlawful interference, before it went back to the original distress code.

Indian captain Smit Machchhar, a former SpiceJet commander with nearly 9,750 flying hours, helped bring a Flydubai flight safely to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit emergency.

Captain Smit Machchhar has been identified as the Indian pilot who fended off the Omani pilot who attempted to hijack the Flydubai flight on Wednesday (Sep 30). Chaos erupted in the cockpit of flight FZ 1073 when the Omani pilot tried to hijack the flight with the intention of crashing it. An altercation broke out between the two pilots, and Machchhar was stabbed. Passengers told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu after landing in Tel Aviv that the stabbed captain managed to open the cockpit door that allowed passengers to get in and interfere. The co-pilot was then restrained by the passengers. Two other pilots who were travelling on the flight as passengers took control of the flight and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. According to reports, Machchhar underwent surgery after being injured in the incident. Who is Smit Machchhar? Smit Machchhar, an Indian aviation professional and former SpiceJet commander, was serving as captain on Flydubai Flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. According to his LinkedIn profile, he has more than 13 years of experience and over 9,750 flying hours across Boeing 737 aircraft, including the B737-800 and B737 MAX 8/9. Machchhar has been working for Flydubai as a captain since June 2022. Before this, he worked for 11 years with SpiceJet, where he was a senior commander. He has also served as a Line Training Captain and is skilled in mentoring and assessing pilots. The Indian pilot completed his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Welingkar Institute of Management. What happened on Flydubai flight? According to the passengers’ account, an altercation broke out between the pilots, which turned violent. One of the pilots stabbed his co-pilot in the cockpit and attempted to crash the plane with the intention of killing everyone on board. During the altercation, the plane suddenly plunged several feet, from nearly 34,000 feet to less than 17,000 feet. Passengers intervened and restrained the pilot, who stabbed Machchhar. Two other pilots were among the passengers, who then took over the controls and carried out the emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The Omani pilot was arrested and is being interrogated by the Saudi authorities. The plane also sent distress signal 7700, a general international emergency signal. It also briefly sent the code 7500, which signals hijacking and unlawful interference, before it went back to the original distress code.

Indian captain Smit Machchhar, a former SpiceJet commander with nearly 9,750 flying hours, helped bring a Flydubai flight safely to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit emergency.

Who is Capt. Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot who helped avert Flydubai disaster?

As Iran pushes for U.S. military withdrawal from West Asia, it received a big boost in neighbouring Iraq.12 years after returning to Iraq to fight ISIS, American troops finally left the country on Wednesday.&nbsp;The departure of U.S. forces and equipment from Erbil Airbase marked the end of America’s Operation 'Inherent Resolve' in Iraq.&nbsp;While this airbase, located in northern Iraq, served as the main operational hub of the counter-ISIS mission, its headquarters has now been shifted to Jordan.&nbsp;Following this, various units of Iraqi security forces held a parade in various parts of the country, including Baghdad, Najaf as well as Kirkuk.&nbsp;Scenes of jubilation were visible everywhere.&nbsp;Multiple Iraqis took to the streets to celebrate the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country.&nbsp;Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi also hailed the withdrawal of American troops. He stressed that a new phase had begun, defined by Iraq’s sovereignty, the strength of its institutions, and balanced partnerships with its friends.&nbsp;But what’s behind this outpouring of emotion?&nbsp;Over two hundred thousand Iraqi civilians are estimated to have been killed since 2003, when U.S. forces invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam Hussein’s government.&nbsp;By the time the U.S. wrapped up its Operation 'Iraqi Freedom' in 2011, four thousand five hundred American troops were killed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hero-indian-captain-stops-cockpit-attack-on-tel-aviv-bound-flydubai-jet-1790785514453">Hero Indian captain stops cockpit attack on Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai jet</a>&nbsp;However, U.S. forces returned to Baghdad three years later to fight ISIS, which captured Mosul and other regions across Iraq.&nbsp;The tables turned in 2017, when the then Iraqi PM declared victory over ISIS after recapturing the last areas under the terror group’s control, along with the border with Syria.&nbsp;In 2021, US agreed to terminate its combat operations, with remaining troops focusing on functions such as training, advising and intelligence-sharing.&nbsp;Two years later, both sides finalised the timeline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops.&nbsp;Meanwhile, US reaffirmed its commitment to counter-terrorism and said that it would continue working with allies to ensure that ISIS cannot regroup on Iraqi soil.&nbsp;The Pentagon’s chief spokesman said, and I am quoting him, "The Department of war will continue to provide targeted training and intelligence support to our Iraqi partners".&nbsp;Now, this development may have larger implications on West Asia, due to the ongoing war.&nbsp;Iranian parliamentary officials have already welcomed the U.S. military pullout, presenting it as a victory for what they call the 'axis of resistance'.&nbsp;It is worth noting that 7 of the 19 U.S. military personnel killed in the Iran war died in Iraq.&nbsp;The influence of Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces or PMF cannot be understated.&nbsp;It is an umbrella organisation of armed Shia groups, which was formed in 2014 to fight ISIS.&nbsp;In 2016, the government formally integrated the PMF as a part of the Iraqi armed forces, but designated it as an independent military formation.&nbsp;As per estimates, PMF is believed to have close to 2,38,000 fighters with an annual budget of 3.6 billion U.S. dollars.&nbsp;During the course of the West Asia war, Iraq’s government formally granted PMF the right to defend itself.&nbsp;While the Iraqi government is seeking to disarm Iran-backed militias by June 2027, they said that they were not bound by any timeline or agreement to surrender their weapons to the state.&nbsp;Now, some Iraqi security officials also fear that the U.S. pullout may risk giving a fresh lease of life to ISIS, which retains a sleeper cell network.&nbsp;For instance, the last time the U.S. withdrew, the Iraqi army proved no match for this terror outfit.This is not all.&nbsp;Many Kurds have been vocal critics of the U.S. withdrawal.&nbsp;According to local officials, the Kurdish region faced more than a thousand drone and ballistic attacks during the Iran war.&nbsp;Without adequate air defence capabilities, doubts persist whether Iraq will be able to defend itself.The U.S. move is also perceived as a bid to make the bilateral partnership with Iraq more economic-centric.&nbsp;During his meeting with al-Zaidi in July, U.S. President Donald Trump described him as young and handsome, and hinted at a lot of deals with Iraq.&nbsp;On his part though, the Iraqi PM has sought to maintain a cordial relationship with Iran too.&nbsp;He visited Tehran following his U.S. visit and signed four MoUs with Iran, aimed at upgrading bilateral ties.&nbsp;Thus, the next few months will be crucial for Iraq.&nbsp;It remains to be seen whether it can contain Iran’s influence and stop an ISIS resurgence.

The US withdrawal from Iraq marks the end of its combat mission there while raising questions over Iran’s influence, the future of Iran-backed militias, ISIS resurgence and Iraq’s security.

As Iran pushes for U.S. military withdrawal from West Asia, it received a big boost in neighbouring Iraq. 12 years after returning to Iraq to fight ISIS, American troops finally left the country on Wednesday. The departure of U.S. forces and equipment from Erbil Airbase marked the end of America’s Operation 'Inherent Resolve' in Iraq. While this airbase, located in northern Iraq, served as the main operational hub of the counter-ISIS mission, its headquarters has now been shifted to Jordan. Following this, various units of Iraqi security forces held a parade in various parts of the country, including Baghdad, Najaf as well as Kirkuk. Scenes of jubilation were visible everywhere. Multiple Iraqis took to the streets to celebrate the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country. Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi also hailed the withdrawal of American troops. He stressed that a new phase had begun, defined by Iraq’s sovereignty, the strength of its institutions, and balanced partnerships with its friends. But what’s behind this outpouring of emotion? Over two hundred thousand Iraqi civilians are estimated to have been killed since 2003, when U.S. forces invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam Hussein’s government. By the time the U.S. wrapped up its Operation 'Iraqi Freedom' in 2011, four thousand five hundred American troops were killed. Also Read: Hero Indian captain stops cockpit attack on Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai jet However, U.S. forces returned to Baghdad three years later to fight ISIS, which captured Mosul and other regions across Iraq. The tables turned in 2017, when the then Iraqi PM declared victory over ISIS after recapturing the last areas under the terror group’s control, along with the border with Syria. In 2021, US agreed to terminate its combat operations, with remaining troops focusing on functions such as training, advising and intelligence-sharing. Two years later, both sides finalised the timeline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops. Meanwhile, US reaffirmed its commitment to counter-terrorism and said that it would continue working with allies to ensure that ISIS cannot regroup on Iraqi soil. The Pentagon’s chief spokesman said, and I am quoting him, "The Department of war will continue to provide targeted training and intelligence support to our Iraqi partners". Now, this development may have larger implications on West Asia, due to the ongoing war. Iranian parliamentary officials have already welcomed the U.S. military pullout, presenting it as a victory for what they call the 'axis of resistance'. It is worth noting that 7 of the 19 U.S. military personnel killed in the Iran war died in Iraq. The influence of Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces or PMF cannot be understated. It is an umbrella organisation of armed Shia groups, which was formed in 2014 to fight ISIS. In 2016, the government formally integrated the PMF as a part of the Iraqi armed forces, but designated it as an independent military formation. As per estimates, PMF is believed to have close to 2,38,000 fighters with an annual budget of 3.6 billion U.S. dollars. During the course of the West Asia war, Iraq’s government formally granted PMF the right to defend itself. While the Iraqi government is seeking to disarm Iran-backed militias by June 2027, they said that they were not bound by any timeline or agreement to surrender their weapons to the state. Now, some Iraqi security officials also fear that the U.S. pullout may risk giving a fresh lease of life to ISIS, which retains a sleeper cell network. For instance, the last time the U.S. withdrew, the Iraqi army proved no match for this terror outfit. This is not all. Many Kurds have been vocal critics of the U.S. withdrawal. According to local officials, the Kurdish region faced more than a thousand drone and ballistic attacks during the Iran war. Without adequate air defence capabilities, doubts persist whether Iraq will be able to defend itself. The U.S. move is also perceived as a bid to make the bilateral partnership with Iraq more economic-centric. During his meeting with al-Zaidi in July, U.S. President Donald Trump described him as young and handsome, and hinted at a lot of deals with Iraq. On his part though, the Iraqi PM has sought to maintain a cordial relationship with Iran too. He visited Tehran following his U.S. visit and signed four MoUs with Iran, aimed at upgrading bilateral ties. Thus, the next few months will be crucial for Iraq. It remains to be seen whether it can contain Iran’s influence and stop an ISIS resurgence.

The US withdrawal from Iraq marks the end of its combat mission there while raising questions over Iran’s influence, the future of Iran-backed militias, ISIS resurgence and Iraq’s security.

US withdraws troops from Iraq: What are implications for West Asia

One country has nuclear weapons. Another is told it must never have them. One leader faces pressure and military confrontation. The other is called a “friend.”Donald Trump has once again put the contradictions of American nuclear diplomacy under the spotlight.Asked why North Korea can possess nuclear weapons while Iran cannot, the US president offered an extraordinary response.Trump blamed previous American presidents for failing to stop Pyongyang's nuclear programme before turning to his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.“He happens to be a friend of mine,” Trump said, adding that Kim likes and respects him. Trump acknowledged that North Korea possesses a “pretty large” nuclear capability, although one smaller than that of the United States.The contrast is difficult to ignore.Trump has maintained an uncompromising position that Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon. Tehran, meanwhile, has consistently denied that it seeks one.North Korea presents the opposite reality: it already possesses nuclear weapons.South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back recently estimated Pyongyang's arsenal at between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads. Trump himself previously put the figure at 57. Whatever the precise number, North Korea is no longer merely suspected of pursuing a bomb; it is an established nuclear-armed state.And therein lies Washington's uncomfortable dilemma.Is American nuclear policy based on principle — or on the realities created once a country successfully crosses the nuclear threshold?<h2>Friendship is not a nuclear doctrine</h2>There is an important distinction that cannot be ignored. Iran is a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, under which it has committed not to acquire nuclear weapons. North Korea withdrew from the treaty in 2003 and subsequently conducted nuclear tests.Washington therefore confronts two very different nuclear realities.But Trump's explanation was striking because instead of focusing primarily on treaties, proliferation law or regional security, he repeatedly invoked his relationship with Kim.The president has argued that getting along with the North Korean leader is an asset rather than a weakness. He has also said North Korea should never have been allowed to obtain nuclear weapons in the first place.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WIONRaceToPower?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIONRaceToPower</a> | Trump&#39;s doublespeak on nuclear debate US nuke hypocrisy exposed as Trump slams Iran, praises North Korea Trump: Kim Jong Un is a friend of mine <a href="https://x.com/ShreyaOpines?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShreyaOpines</a> and <a href="https://x.com/eriknjoka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eriknjoka</a> speak to John Erath, Policy Director at Center for Arms Control for more <a href="https://t.co/RqXGxMBksL">pic.twitter.com/RqXGxMBksL</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2105326156014821620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That may explain Trump's diplomacy.It does not eliminate the larger question.If possessing nuclear weapons eventually forces Washington to accept a country as a nuclear reality, while countries that have not crossed that threshold remain vulnerable to overwhelming pressure, what message does that send to other governments contemplating their own security?The danger is obvious.A non-proliferation strategy must convince countries that not building nuclear weapons makes them safer, not that possessing them eventually earns greater strategic caution from Washington.<h2>From ‘fire and fury’ to friendship</h2>Trump's relationship with Kim has itself undergone an extraordinary transformation.During his first presidency, Trump threatened North Korea with “fire and fury” before embarking on unprecedented personal diplomacy with Kim.The two men subsequently met three times — Singapore in 2018, Hanoi in 2019 and the Korean Demilitarised Zone later that year.Yet those meetings failed to produce an agreement eliminating North Korea's nuclear arsenal. Pyongyang's capabilities have instead expanded substantially since their first summit.Trump nevertheless continues to argue that his personal relationship with Kim reduces the danger.That creates another uncomfortable contrast with Iran.The same American president who presents personal diplomacy as a mechanism for managing an already nuclear-armed North Korea has pursued a dramatically harder approach towards preventing Iran from ever reaching that position.Strategically, Washington can argue that prevention is easier than disarmament.Politically, however, the optics are considerably harder.<h2>The nuclear club’s uncomfortable truth</h2>This debate extends beyond Trump.The global nuclear order has always contained contradictions.The United States, Russia, China, France and Britain are recognised nuclear-weapon states under the Non-Proliferation Treaty. India and Pakistan possess nuclear weapons outside that framework. Israel maintains a policy of nuclear ambiguity. North Korea withdrew from the NPT and built its arsenal.Iran remains inside the treaty framework while facing intense international scrutiny over its nuclear activities.That does not make every nuclear programme equivalent. Their histories, treaty obligations, security environments and relationships with the international community differ significantly.But Trump's latest remarks expose the fundamental challenge confronting global non-proliferation:What happens after deterrence succeeds?Once a state possesses a credible nuclear arsenal, the cost of forcing it to surrender those weapons becomes dramatically higher.North Korea may be the clearest example.Washington spent decades demanding denuclearisation. Today, Trump is publicly acknowledging Kim's nuclear capacity while arguing that his personal relationship can keep the situation under control.For Iran — and indeed every country watching — that distinction matters.Because the lesson emerging from the world's nuclear confrontations cannot be allowed to become this:Build the bomb and eventually the world learns to live with you. Don't build it, and the world retains the option of stopping you.That would not strengthen nuclear non-proliferation.It could become one of its greatest weaknesses.

Trump’s contrasting approaches to nuclear-armed North Korea and non-nuclear Iran have raised questions over consistency in US non-proliferation policy and the role of personal diplomacy in managing nuclear threats.

One country has nuclear weapons. Another is told it must never have them. One leader faces pressure and military confrontation. The other is called a “friend.” Donald Trump has once again put the contradictions of American nuclear diplomacy under the spotlight. Asked why North Korea can possess nuclear weapons while Iran cannot, the US president offered an extraordinary response. Trump blamed previous American presidents for failing to stop Pyongyang's nuclear programme before turning to his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “He happens to be a friend of mine,” Trump said, adding that Kim likes and respects him. Trump acknowledged that North Korea possesses a “pretty large” nuclear capability, although one smaller than that of the United States. The contrast is difficult to ignore. Trump has maintained an uncompromising position that Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon. Tehran, meanwhile, has consistently denied that it seeks one. North Korea presents the opposite reality: it already possesses nuclear weapons. South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back recently estimated Pyongyang's arsenal at between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads. Trump himself previously put the figure at 57. Whatever the precise number, North Korea is no longer merely suspected of pursuing a bomb; it is an established nuclear-armed state. And therein lies Washington's uncomfortable dilemma. Is American nuclear policy based on principle — or on the realities created once a country successfully crosses the nuclear threshold? Friendship is not a nuclear doctrine There is an important distinction that cannot be ignored. Iran is a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, under which it has committed not to acquire nuclear weapons. North Korea withdrew from the treaty in 2003 and subsequently conducted nuclear tests. Washington therefore confronts two very different nuclear realities. But Trump's explanation was striking because instead of focusing primarily on treaties, proliferation law or regional security, he repeatedly invoked his relationship with Kim. The president has argued that getting along with the North Korean leader is an asset rather than a weakness. He has also said North Korea should never have been allowed to obtain nuclear weapons in the first place.

Trump’s contrasting approaches to nuclear-armed North Korea and non-nuclear Iran have raised questions over consistency in US non-proliferation policy and the role of personal diplomacy in managing nuclear threats.

US nuclear double standard? Trump’s ‘friend’ Kim exposes the Iran contradiction

Artificial intelligence will destroy humanity. Few sentences about technology generate more fear. From warnings about superintelligence escaping human control to predictions of catastrophic consequences, the debate over AI has moved far beyond Silicon Valley and into the highest levels of global politics. But perhaps the question itself is premature. Before asking whether artificial intelligence will control humanity, the world must answer a more immediate question: who controls artificial intelligence? That question is now dividing Washington, Silicon Valley and Beijing. Some of the people closest to the technology have become some of its most prominent cautionary voices. Executives and researchers have warned that increasingly capable AI systems could create serious risks if development outruns humanity's ability to understand, constrain and govern them. The debate intensified when AI leaders called for greater government and international involvement in establishing safeguards. Donald Trump has approached the issue differently. His administration has repeatedly stressed that excessive regulation could undermine American innovation and allow China to gain ground in perhaps the most consequential technological competition of the century. That philosophy was on display at the White House on September 29, when Trump met leading technology executives and announced a voluntary agreement aimed at making advanced AI development safer. Companies committed to measures including internal controls and external auditing. Trump described the agreement as morally binding. It represents an attempt to find a middle ground between unrestricted technological development and government regulation. But it also exposes the central contradiction in the AI debate: Can the companies competing to build the world's most powerful artificial intelligence systems also be trusted to police themselves? Across the Pacific, another contradiction is emerging.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-trump-hold-productive-phone-call-discuss-trade-defence-energy-1790777329029">PM Modi, Trump hold 'productive' phone call, discuss trade, defence, energy</a>&nbsp;China is competing fiercely for technological leadership, while President Xi Jinping has publicly stressed that artificial intelligence should remain under human control and serve human welfare. Washington fears losing technological ground to Beijing. Beijing does not want to be technologically contained by Washington. Technology companies do not want regulation to suffocate innovation. Governments do not want private companies wielding transformative technology without accountability. And humanity sits in the middle. The truth is considerably less cinematic than the predictions of imminent machine apocalypse — but also more complicated than dismissing every warning as hysteria. There is no established scientific consensus that AI is destined to exterminate humanity. There are, however, risks that already exist. AI can amplify misinformation, strengthen cyber capabilities, disrupt labour markets, concentrate extraordinary technological power and increasingly operate with levels of autonomy that raise difficult questions about responsibility and control. Those deserve serious scrutiny without turning uncertainty into certainty. Artificial intelligence is ultimately a tool of extraordinary power. The defining battle therefore may not be humans versus machines. It may be governments versus corporations, America versus China, innovation versus regulation — and humanity versus its own inability to agree on the rules before the technology moves further ahead. AI is not inherently humanity's enemy. Nor is it automatically humanity's friend. It is power. And the greatest danger may not be that machines eventually become too human. It may be that humans become too careless with the machines they create.

The biggest AI risk may not be machines destroying humanity but governments and companies struggling to control and responsibly govern increasingly powerful technology.

Artificial intelligence will destroy humanity. Few sentences about technology generate more fear. From warnings about superintelligence escaping human control to predictions of catastrophic consequences, the debate over AI has moved far beyond Silicon Valley and into the highest levels of global politics. But perhaps the question itself is premature. Before asking whether artificial intelligence will control humanity, the world must answer a more immediate question: who controls artificial intelligence? That question is now dividing Washington, Silicon Valley and Beijing. Some of the people closest to the technology have become some of its most prominent cautionary voices. Executives and researchers have warned that increasingly capable AI systems could create serious risks if development outruns humanity's ability to understand, constrain and govern them. The debate intensified when AI leaders called for greater government and international involvement in establishing safeguards. Donald Trump has approached the issue differently. His administration has repeatedly stressed that excessive regulation could undermine American innovation and allow China to gain ground in perhaps the most consequential technological competition of the century. That philosophy was on display at the White House on September 29, when Trump met leading technology executives and announced a voluntary agreement aimed at making advanced AI development safer. Companies committed to measures including internal controls and external auditing. Trump described the agreement as morally binding. It represents an attempt to find a middle ground between unrestricted technological development and government regulation. But it also exposes the central contradiction in the AI debate: Can the companies competing to build the world's most powerful artificial intelligence systems also be trusted to police themselves? Across the Pacific, another contradiction is emerging. Also Read: PM Modi, Trump hold 'productive' phone call, discuss trade, defence, energy China is competing fiercely for technological leadership, while President Xi Jinping has publicly stressed that artificial intelligence should remain under human control and serve human welfare. Washington fears losing technological ground to Beijing. Beijing does not want to be technologically contained by Washington. Technology companies do not want regulation to suffocate innovation. Governments do not want private companies wielding transformative technology without accountability. And humanity sits in the middle. The truth is considerably less cinematic than the predictions of imminent machine apocalypse — but also more complicated than dismissing every warning as hysteria. There is no established scientific consensus that AI is destined to exterminate humanity. There are, however, risks that already exist. AI can amplify misinformation, strengthen cyber capabilities, disrupt labour markets, concentrate extraordinary technological power and increasingly operate with levels of autonomy that raise difficult questions about responsibility and control. Those deserve serious scrutiny without turning uncertainty into certainty. Artificial intelligence is ultimately a tool of extraordinary power. The defining battle therefore may not be humans versus machines. It may be governments versus corporations, America versus China, innovation versus regulation — and humanity versus its own inability to agree on the rules before the technology moves further ahead. AI is not inherently humanity's enemy. Nor is it automatically humanity's friend. It is power. And the greatest danger may not be that machines eventually become too human. It may be that humans become too careless with the machines they create.

The biggest AI risk may not be machines destroying humanity but governments and companies struggling to control and responsibly govern increasingly powerful technology.

Will AI destroy humanity, or are humans the real risk? | The Verdict

Five weeks ahead of the midterm election, the US economy is sending mixed signals. Growth and hiring are holding up; inflation is cooling slightly, with a change in calculation methodology, but remains elevated; and borrowing costs are at levels not seen in nearly two decades. US consumer confidence in the economy fell by 6.7 points to 81.9, down from 88.6 in August.&nbsp;“It’s bluster, it’s gaslighting for him to say the economy is the greatest ever,” said Darrick Hamilton, chief economist for the AFL-CIO, the nation’s main union federation.<h2>GDP growth was higher than expected for the quarter</h2>US GDP grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April, up from 1.5% in the second estimate, with consumer spending, investment, and exports as the main contributors. Gross domestic income, a separate measure of output, rose 2.6%.Consumer spending accounts for 70% of U.S. economic activity. Business investment, excluding housing, rose 9% in the second quarter, reflecting the AI investment boom. According to the late-September S&amp;P Global France Manufacturing PMI report, the manufacturing index fell slightly to 50.3 in September from 51.1 in August. Since 50 is the line for separation from contraction, manufacturing remains flat, despite a wartime production boost.&nbsp;“The economy is increasingly reliant on AI gains and the corresponding wealth effects boosting higher-income households’ spending power to fuel recent growth,” said Michael Pearce, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, as quoted by the Associated Press. “The economy remains sensitive to a sudden reversal of optimism on AI.’'Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-student-protests-400-minors-detained-teacher-shortage-schools-1790781303026">400 students detained in France: Why are students protesting?</a><h2>Jobs and inflation</h2>Private employers added 90,000 jobs in September, according to ADP, beating expectations of about 68,000. However, ADP data is not official Bureau of Labour Statistics data. Friday's BLS jobs report would provide further details on the job market, where forecasts range from 38,000 to 98,000.&nbsp;The Wall Street consensus is for a gain of 84,000 jobs, down from a 162,000 increase the prior month, and the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.1%, partly driven by shrinking labour supply and discouraged workers withdrawing from the labour pool.&nbsp; August PCE inflation, the Fed's preferred gauge, came in cooler than forecast: 3.4% headline and 3.0% core, both well above the Fed's 2% target. CPI held at 3.4%. The PCE calculation had undergone a bureaucratic methodology change rather than a sudden cooling of actual economic price pressures. The BEA altered how it calculates inflation for three specific categories back to 2021: computer software, legal fees, and investment advice and artificially shed an estimated 0.3 percentage points directly off the core inflation rate.<h2>What does it mean for the midterm?</h2>Supporters of Trump can point to the GDP upgrade and cooler-than-expected inflation. Democrats will point to prices still rising at over 3%, mortgage and loan costs at multi-year highs, and an oil shock tied to the Iran war. Voters usually judge the economy by their own budgets. According to the BLS, over the last 12 months, fuel oil prices have soared 52%, while ground beef is up 7.2%, fish and seafood up 6.5%, coffee 6.1%, sugar and sweets 6.1% and electricity up 3.8%. So high price levels and borrowing costs may outweigh better headline numbers.&nbsp;

US growth is stronger than expected, but inflation, borrowing costs and weaker consumer confidence point to a mixed economic picture before the midterms.

Five weeks ahead of the midterm election, the US economy is sending mixed signals. Growth and hiring are holding up; inflation is cooling slightly, with a change in calculation methodology, but remains elevated; and borrowing costs are at levels not seen in nearly two decades. US consumer confidence in the economy fell by 6.7 points to 81.9, down from 88.6 in August. “It’s bluster, it’s gaslighting for him to say the economy is the greatest ever,” said Darrick Hamilton, chief economist for the AFL-CIO, the nation’s main union federation. GDP growth was higher than expected for the quarter US GDP grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April, up from 1.5% in the second estimate, with consumer spending, investment, and exports as the main contributors. Gross domestic income, a separate measure of output, rose 2.6%. Consumer spending accounts for 70% of U.S. economic activity. Business investment, excluding housing, rose 9% in the second quarter, reflecting the AI investment boom. According to the late-September S&P Global France Manufacturing PMI report, the manufacturing index fell slightly to 50.3 in September from 51.1 in August. Since 50 is the line for separation from contraction, manufacturing remains flat, despite a wartime production boost. “The economy is increasingly reliant on AI gains and the corresponding wealth effects boosting higher-income households’ spending power to fuel recent growth,” said Michael Pearce, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, as quoted by the Associated Press. “The economy remains sensitive to a sudden reversal of optimism on AI.’' Also Read: 400 students detained in France: Why are students protesting? Jobs and inflation Private employers added 90,000 jobs in September, according to ADP, beating expectations of about 68,000. However, ADP data is not official Bureau of Labour Statistics data. Friday's BLS jobs report would provide further details on the job market, where forecasts range from 38,000 to 98,000. The Wall Street consensus is for a gain of 84,000 jobs, down from a 162,000 increase the prior month, and the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.1%, partly driven by shrinking labour supply and discouraged workers withdrawing from the labour pool. August PCE inflation, the Fed's preferred gauge, came in cooler than forecast: 3.4% headline and 3.0% core, both well above the Fed's 2% target. CPI held at 3.4%. The PCE calculation had undergone a bureaucratic methodology change rather than a sudden cooling of actual economic price pressures. The BEA altered how it calculates inflation for three specific categories back to 2021: computer software, legal fees, and investment advice and artificially shed an estimated 0.3 percentage points directly off the core inflation rate. What does it mean for the midterm? Supporters of Trump can point to the GDP upgrade and cooler-than-expected inflation. Democrats will point to prices still rising at over 3%, mortgage and loan costs at multi-year highs, and an oil shock tied to the Iran war. Voters usually judge the economy by their own budgets. According to the BLS, over the last 12 months, fuel oil prices have soared 52%, while ground beef is up 7.2%, fish and seafood up 6.5%, coffee 6.1%, sugar and sweets 6.1% and electricity up 3.8%. So high price levels and borrowing costs may outweigh better headline numbers.

US growth is stronger than expected, but inflation, borrowing costs and weaker consumer confidence point to a mixed economic picture before the midterms.

US economy sends mixed signals weeks before midterms

A plane carrying passengers from the rerouted Flydubai flight landed at Tel Aviv airport on Wednesday (Sep 30). The flight FZ 1073 was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one of the pilots attempted to hijack the plane with the intention of crashing it. Israeli leaders have described the incident as an attempted “terrorist” attack. The passengers departed from Tabuk on a second aircraft, also operated by Flydubai, and landed on the tarmac of Ben Gurion Airport at 1534 GMT. Reportedly, Saudi Arabia had turned down a request from Israeli authorities to allow their planes to pick up Israeli passengers from the flight.<h2>What happened on Flydubai flight?</h2>According to the passengers’ account, an altercation broke out between the pilots, which turned violent. One of the pilots stabbed his co-pilot in the cockpit and attempted to crash the plane with the intention of killing everyone on board. During the altercation, the plane suddenly plunged several feet, from nearly 34,000 feet to less than 17,000 feet. Passengers intervened and took control of the pilot.Smit Machchhar, an Indian captain, has been identified as the pilot who helped avert the crash of the aircraft. According to officials and reports, his Omani co-pilot attacked him and attempted to seize control of the Boeing 737 MAX 8.The pilot who stabbed has been arrested and being interrogated by the Saudi authorities.<h2>‘Pretty much out of control’</h2>Passenger Miryam Shira Ohayon said that the aircraft was “pretty much out of control” when the stabbing happened, as the plane was flying over Jordan on its path from Dubai to Tel Aviv.“The co-pilot tried to murder the pilot and basically carry out a suicide attack on the plane,” she told reporters via a speakerphone held up by her mother at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.“It was really on the way to crashing, and it was simply the resourcefulness of many people who took control of the co-pilot and neutralised him,” she added.“There was also a doctor who gave first aid, and people who treated both of them. Other than the pilot, there were no injuries, but the bigger fear was really a crash, which is exactly what he was trying to do,” the passenger said.The plane also sent distress signal 7700, a general international emergency signal. It also briefly sent the code 7500, which signals hijacking and unlawful interference, before it went back to the original distress code.

Passengers from the Flydubai flight landed in Tel Aviv on a second flight after their plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one of the pilots stabbed his co-pilot and attempted to crash the plane.

A plane carrying passengers from the rerouted Flydubai flight landed at Tel Aviv airport on Wednesday (Sep 30). The flight FZ 1073 was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one of the pilots attempted to hijack the plane with the intention of crashing it. Israeli leaders have described the incident as an attempted “terrorist” attack. The passengers departed from Tabuk on a second aircraft, also operated by Flydubai, and landed on the tarmac of Ben Gurion Airport at 1534 GMT. Reportedly, Saudi Arabia had turned down a request from Israeli authorities to allow their planes to pick up Israeli passengers from the flight. What happened on Flydubai flight? According to the passengers’ account, an altercation broke out between the pilots, which turned violent. One of the pilots stabbed his co-pilot in the cockpit and attempted to crash the plane with the intention of killing everyone on board. During the altercation, the plane suddenly plunged several feet, from nearly 34,000 feet to less than 17,000 feet. Passengers intervened and took control of the pilot. Smit Machchhar, an Indian captain, has been identified as the pilot who helped avert the crash of the aircraft. According to officials and reports, his Omani co-pilot attacked him and attempted to seize control of the Boeing 737 MAX 8. The pilot who stabbed has been arrested and being interrogated by the Saudi authorities. ‘Pretty much out of control’ Passenger Miryam Shira Ohayon said that the aircraft was “pretty much out of control” when the stabbing happened, as the plane was flying over Jordan on its path from Dubai to Tel Aviv. “The co-pilot tried to murder the pilot and basically carry out a suicide attack on the plane,” she told reporters via a speakerphone held up by her mother at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. “It was really on the way to crashing, and it was simply the resourcefulness of many people who took control of the co-pilot and neutralised him,” she added. “There was also a doctor who gave first aid, and people who treated both of them. Other than the pilot, there were no injuries, but the bigger fear was really a crash, which is exactly what he was trying to do,” the passenger said. The plane also sent distress signal 7700, a general international emergency signal. It also briefly sent the code 7500, which signals hijacking and unlawful interference, before it went back to the original distress code.

Passengers from the Flydubai flight landed in Tel Aviv on a second flight after their plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one of the pilots stabbed his co-pilot and attempted to crash the plane.

Flydubai passengers land in Tel Aviv after hijack scare, emergency landing in Saudi

A Paris court has found six men guilty of manslaughter over the deadliest small boat crossing in the English Channel, which killed at least 30 people in November 2021.&nbsp;Seven other men were convicted of lesser smuggling offences, including facilitating illegal immigration as part of an organised gang and criminal conspiracy. Two of the accused were tried in absentia, while one man was found innocent.&nbsp;The trial, which began earlier this month, focused on the deaths of migrants who were trying to cross the English Channel from northern France to the UK.<h2>What happened during the Channel crossing?</h2>The migrants had left from a beach in northern France in an inflatable dinghy. Court documents say the boat was non-certified and unfit for open-sea navigation.&nbsp;There were also not enough life jackets for the people on board. Experts who examined the case concluded that the occupants had "no chance" of effectively dealing with an emergency at sea.The boat sank while crossing the Channel in November 2021. A French fishing vessel later spotted bodies floating in the waters off the French coast and alerted emergency services.&nbsp;At least 30 people died in the disaster. Authorities recovered 27 bodies, while at least four others were never found. Only two people survived.&nbsp;The victims were mainly Iraqi Kurds. They also included Afghans, Ethiopians, an Egyptian, a Somali national, an Iranian Kurd and a Vietnamese national.&nbsp;The youngest known victim was a seven-year-old girl.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-trump-hold-productive-phone-call-discuss-trade-defence-energy-1790777329029">PM Modi, Trump hold 'productive' phone call, discuss trade, defence, energy</a><h2>Six men sentenced for manslaughter</h2>The six men found guilty of manslaughter were sentenced to between six and 10 years in prison. The other convicted men received sentences ranging from six months suspended to four years.&nbsp;The men facing involuntary manslaughter charges included alleged organisers, transporters and logistics coordinators linked to smuggling groups.&nbsp;Prosecutors argued that their actions helped create the conditions that led to the disaster, even though some of them were not present when the boat launched.&nbsp;One of the victims was an 18-year-old Kurdish man, Twana Mamand Mohammed. He was trying to reach the UK to reunite with his sister and pursue his dream of playing football for Man City.His body has never been found.

A French court has convicted six men of manslaughter over a 2021 Channel crossing that killed at least 30 migrants after an unfit inflatable boat sank while attempting to reach the UK.

A Paris court has found six men guilty of manslaughter over the deadliest small boat crossing in the English Channel, which killed at least 30 people in November 2021. Seven other men were convicted of lesser smuggling offences, including facilitating illegal immigration as part of an organised gang and criminal conspiracy. Two of the accused were tried in absentia, while one man was found innocent. The trial, which began earlier this month, focused on the deaths of migrants who were trying to cross the English Channel from northern France to the UK. What happened during the Channel crossing? The migrants had left from a beach in northern France in an inflatable dinghy. Court documents say the boat was non-certified and unfit for open-sea navigation. There were also not enough life jackets for the people on board. Experts who examined the case concluded that the occupants had "no chance" of effectively dealing with an emergency at sea. The boat sank while crossing the Channel in November 2021. A French fishing vessel later spotted bodies floating in the waters off the French coast and alerted emergency services. At least 30 people died in the disaster. Authorities recovered 27 bodies, while at least four others were never found. Only two people survived. The victims were mainly Iraqi Kurds. They also included Afghans, Ethiopians, an Egyptian, a Somali national, an Iranian Kurd and a Vietnamese national. The youngest known victim was a seven-year-old girl. Also Read: PM Modi, Trump hold 'productive' phone call, discuss trade, defence, energy Six men sentenced for manslaughter The six men found guilty of manslaughter were sentenced to between six and 10 years in prison. The other convicted men received sentences ranging from six months suspended to four years. The men facing involuntary manslaughter charges included alleged organisers, transporters and logistics coordinators linked to smuggling groups. Prosecutors argued that their actions helped create the conditions that led to the disaster, even though some of them were not present when the boat launched. One of the victims was an 18-year-old Kurdish man, Twana Mamand Mohammed. He was trying to reach the UK to reunite with his sister and pursue his dream of playing football for Man City. His body has never been found.

A French court has convicted six men of manslaughter over a 2021 Channel crossing that killed at least 30 migrants after an unfit inflatable boat sank while attempting to reach the UK.

France court convicts six of manslaughter over deadliest Channel crossing that killed 30

An Indian captain has been identified as the pilot who helped prevent a Flydubai passenger jet from crashing after a violent confrontation in the cockpit of a flight bound for Tel Aviv.Smit Machchhar, a former SpiceJet commander who joined the Dubai-based airline in 2022, was flying Flight FZ1073 on Wednesday when, according to officials and media reports, his Omani co-pilot attacked him and attempted to seize control of the Boeing 737 MAX 8.The aircraft, carrying about 174 to 180 passengers and crew, was over north-western Saudi Arabia when it plunged more than 14,000 feet in under 30 seconds.Flight-tracking data showed sharp altitude swings from about 34,000ft. The jet then transmitted emergency codes, including 7500, the international signal for unlawful interference. After the cockpit was secured, the aircraft diverted and landed safely at Tabuk airport. All those on board were accounted for.Israeli officials have described the episode as a possible terrorist attack or attempt to crash the plane; an investigation is continuing and the airline has not confirmed a motive. Flydubai said an “altercation” occurred on the flight deck and that off-duty crew travelling as passengers helped secure the aircraft.Machchhar, at SpiceJet served as a senior commander. He holds a business administration degree from Welingkar Institute.

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar helped prevent a Flydubai jet from crashing after a cockpit confrontation forced the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

An Indian captain has been identified as the pilot who helped prevent a Flydubai passenger jet from crashing after a violent confrontation in the cockpit of a flight bound for Tel Aviv. Smit Machchhar, a former SpiceJet commander who joined the Dubai-based airline in 2022, was flying Flight FZ1073 on Wednesday when, according to officials and media reports, his Omani co-pilot attacked him and attempted to seize control of the Boeing 737 MAX 8. The aircraft, carrying about 174 to 180 passengers and crew, was over north-western Saudi Arabia when it plunged more than 14,000 feet in under 30 seconds. Flight-tracking data showed sharp altitude swings from about 34,000ft. The jet then transmitted emergency codes, including 7500, the international signal for unlawful interference. After the cockpit was secured, the aircraft diverted and landed safely at Tabuk airport. All those on board were accounted for. Israeli officials have described the episode as a possible terrorist attack or attempt to crash the plane; an investigation is continuing and the airline has not confirmed a motive. Flydubai said an “altercation” occurred on the flight deck and that off-duty crew travelling as passengers helped secure the aircraft. Machchhar, at SpiceJet served as a senior commander. He holds a business administration degree from Welingkar Institute.

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar helped prevent a Flydubai jet from crashing after a cockpit confrontation forced the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

Hero Indian captain stops cockpit attack on Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai jet

Police detained more than 400 students across France as protests over crowded classrooms, teacher shortages and lengthy school days have spread across the country. &nbsp;French Education Minister says protests have affected at least 400 out of France’s 3,700 high schools.&nbsp;“Across the country, there were 440 arrests. We do not yet have the full figures, but I am told that two-thirds resulted in people being placed in police custody,” French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told broadcaster BFMTV late Tuesday."High schools ⁠are meant to be open and to share knowledge. They are not meant to be blockaded or to have trash cans set on fire," French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters in Madrid.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-indian-sailor-killed-somali-pirates-hijacked-tanker-1790775521945">One Indian sailor among 5 killed aboard oil tanker off Somalia coast</a><h2>Why are teenagers protesting in France?</h2>The teenagers started their protest in Paris last week, where students blockaded their school for several days peacefully. They were discontent over the absent teachers, inadequate school buildings and exhausting schedules, especially in the wake of the heatwave, which revealed the poor infrastructure. &nbsp;The high school students' union, Union Syndicale Lycéenne, called for coordinated blockades and latched onto broader public discontent. Protestors were seen in Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Rennes, Lille and Bordeaux. Confrontations have also been reported in Bordeaux, Rennes, Nantes, Lyon and Marseille. The movement has intersected with broader nationwide walkouts by civil servants, teachers, healthcare staff, and firefighters organised through major labour unions. Some demonstrations outside school gates also turned violent as protesters burned rubbish bins and hurled bottles at officers; at least 48 law enforcement officials were injured.Nunez condemned protesters who arrived with their faces covered and carrying projectiles, saying there was no justification for seeking confrontations with officers.&nbsp;Vincent Latour, professor of British studies at Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès, told Al Jazeera the movement was expanding. “The number of secondary schools involved has doubled over the last couple of days,” he said.The French government official blamed hard-left political figures for exploiting teenage anger, while student unions accuse the state of institutionalised repression. Union leaders are mobilising for further nationwide protest on October 6.&nbsp;

Hundreds of French students have been detained as protests spread over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms, poor infrastructure and long school days.

Police detained more than 400 students across France as protests over crowded classrooms, teacher shortages and lengthy school days have spread across the country. French Education Minister says protests have affected at least 400 out of France’s 3,700 high schools. “Across the country, there were 440 arrests. We do not yet have the full figures, but I am told that two-thirds resulted in people being placed in police custody,” French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told broadcaster BFMTV late Tuesday. "High schools ⁠are meant to be open and to share knowledge. They are not meant to be blockaded or to have trash cans set on fire," French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters in Madrid. Also Read: One Indian sailor among 5 killed aboard oil tanker off Somalia coast Why are teenagers protesting in France? The teenagers started their protest in Paris last week, where students blockaded their school for several days peacefully. They were discontent over the absent teachers, inadequate school buildings and exhausting schedules, especially in the wake of the heatwave, which revealed the poor infrastructure. The high school students' union, Union Syndicale Lycéenne, called for coordinated blockades and latched onto broader public discontent. Protestors were seen in Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Rennes, Lille and Bordeaux. Confrontations have also been reported in Bordeaux, Rennes, Nantes, Lyon and Marseille. The movement has intersected with broader nationwide walkouts by civil servants, teachers, healthcare staff, and firefighters organised through major labour unions. Some demonstrations outside school gates also turned violent as protesters burned rubbish bins and hurled bottles at officers; at least 48 law enforcement officials were injured. Nunez condemned protesters who arrived with their faces covered and carrying projectiles, saying there was no justification for seeking confrontations with officers. Vincent Latour, professor of British studies at Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès, told Al Jazeera the movement was expanding. “The number of secondary schools involved has doubled over the last couple of days,” he said. The French government official blamed hard-left political figures for exploiting teenage anger, while student unions accuse the state of institutionalised repression. Union leaders are mobilising for further nationwide protest on October 6.

Hundreds of French students have been detained as protests spread over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms, poor infrastructure and long school days.

Over 400 students detained in France: Why are students protesting?

A federal appeals court temporarily halted the execution of the lone woman on Tennessee’s death row on Wednesday morning, just about an hour before she was scheduled to receive a lethal injection.In a last-minute decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth District said it needed to review claims that Christa Pike’s legal team made in a bid to stop her execution. The legal team has asked whether Pike can reopen a court proceeding centred around her allegations that she was sexually abused beginning when she was a child, which the state acknowledged at a special hearing in August.&nbsp;“The interests of justice and the finality of Pike’s impending execution compel the entry of a short stay of execution in order to properly analyse the parties’ fully briefed arguments and resolve the issues on the merits,” the court said.It’s unclear how long the execution may be halted. It was scheduled for 10 am local time in Nashville.&nbsp;Although the execution has been halted, it could still proceed later Wednesday, as the state intends to ask the US Supreme Court to vacate the last-minute district court order, an attorney for Pike said. If it does happen, Pike would become the only woman executed in the state in the last 200 years.&nbsp;“I am not afraid to die. I’m only nervous about the process,” Pike wrote in a letter she penned before Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee denied her clemency petition on Monday, clearing the way for her execution to take place.Thanking those who rallied for the governor to intervene and halt the plan, Pike said she was “at peace”, regardless of the outcome of her bid.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pike, now 50, has been incarcerated since 1995 for the murder of her former classmate, Colleen Slemmer, that year. According to court records, Pike and Slemmer were students at the Job Corps Center in Knoxville when Pike, then 18, tortured and killed her, allegedly over comments Slemmer, 19, had made about her relationship.Pike’s boyfriend and another friend helped carry out the attack and murder, the records said.Pike’s case has drawn international attention, with the United Nations recently joining local advocacy groups in their calls for commuting her death sentence.&nbsp;Their criticisms mainly centre on the childhood abuse and untreated mental illness from which Pike suffered when Slemmer was killed, factors that play much larger roles in how juries make sentencing decisions now than they did at Pike’s trial.&nbsp;&nbsp;UN experts also said the decades Pike spent in isolation on death row, as the sole woman awaiting execution in Tennessee, should amount to unlawful torture.&nbsp;After her clemency plea was rejected, Pike’s attorneys issued a statement saying they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” by the news and mentioned how much their client had changed while incarcerated.“The 18-year-old girl suffering from severe mental illness and near-debilitating trauma no longer exists,” the attorneys said. “Christa is a 50-year-old remorseful woman who understands her actions, receives proper treatment for her mental illness, and provides for and guides fellow incarcerated women.”

Though the execution has been halted, it could still proceed, as the state intends to ask the US Supreme Court to vacate the last-minute district court order, an attorney for Christa Pike said. If it does happen, Pike would become the only woman executed in the state in the last 200 years.

A federal appeals court temporarily halted the execution of the lone woman on Tennessee’s death row on Wednesday morning, just about an hour before she was scheduled to receive a lethal injection. In a last-minute decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth District said it needed to review claims that Christa Pike’s legal team made in a bid to stop her execution. The legal team has asked whether Pike can reopen a court proceeding centred around her allegations that she was sexually abused beginning when she was a child, which the state acknowledged at a special hearing in August. “The interests of justice and the finality of Pike’s impending execution compel the entry of a short stay of execution in order to properly analyse the parties’ fully briefed arguments and resolve the issues on the merits,” the court said. It’s unclear how long the execution may be halted. It was scheduled for 10 am local time in Nashville. Although the execution has been halted, it could still proceed later Wednesday, as the state intends to ask the US Supreme Court to vacate the last-minute district court order, an attorney for Pike said. If it does happen, Pike would become the only woman executed in the state in the last 200 years. “I am not afraid to die. I’m only nervous about the process,” Pike wrote in a letter she penned before Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee denied her clemency petition on Monday, clearing the way for her execution to take place. Thanking those who rallied for the governor to intervene and halt the plan, Pike said she was “at peace”, regardless of the outcome of her bid. Pike, now 50, has been incarcerated since 1995 for the murder of her former classmate, Colleen Slemmer, that year. According to court records, Pike and Slemmer were students at the Job Corps Center in Knoxville when Pike, then 18, tortured and killed her, allegedly over comments Slemmer, 19, had made about her relationship. Pike’s boyfriend and another friend helped carry out the attack and murder, the records said. Pike’s case has drawn international attention, with the United Nations recently joining local advocacy groups in their calls for commuting her death sentence. Their criticisms mainly centre on the childhood abuse and untreated mental illness from which Pike suffered when Slemmer was killed, factors that play much larger roles in how juries make sentencing decisions now than they did at Pike’s trial. UN experts also said the decades Pike spent in isolation on death row, as the sole woman awaiting execution in Tennessee, should amount to unlawful torture. After her clemency plea was rejected, Pike’s attorneys issued a statement saying they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” by the news and mentioned how much their client had changed while incarcerated. “The 18-year-old girl suffering from severe mental illness and near-debilitating trauma no longer exists,” the attorneys said. “Christa is a 50-year-old remorseful woman who understands her actions, receives proper treatment for her mental illness, and provides for and guides fellow incarcerated women.”

Though the execution has been halted, it could still proceed, as the state intends to ask the US Supreme Court to vacate the last-minute district court order, an attorney for Christa Pike said. If it does happen, Pike would become the only woman executed in the state in the last 200 years.

US court temporarily halts execution of Christa Pike, first woman Tennessee may put to death in 200 years

Taiwan is accelerating preparations for a battlefield in which large numbers of relatively inexpensive drones, missiles and distributed sensors could complicate military operations against the island.The strategy was demonstrated during three days of joint precision-fire exercises at the Jiupeng military base in Pingtung County. For the first time, multiple types of attack drones were incorporated into Taiwan's joint combat exercises.But drones represented only one layer of the exercise.Taiwan also deployed its indigenous Hsiung Feng III anti-ship missile, Tien Kung III surface-to-air missile and US-supplied HIMARS. The combination illustrates how Taiwan is attempting to connect reconnaissance and attack drones with longer-range precision weapons and coastal defences.The underlying concept is asymmetric. Taiwan does not need to replicate every capability fielded by China's much larger military. Instead, Taipei is investing in distributed systems designed to increase the difficulty and potential cost of military action against the island.<h2>More than 40,000 attack drones</h2>The scale of Taiwan's planned unmanned build-up is significant. Taiwan's government has proposed funding for more than 40,000 coastal attack drones, over 600 coastal surveillance and reconnaissance drones and more than 100 one-way attack unmanned boats in its near-term procurement plans. Parliament has separately approved a six-year framework for expanding indigenous unmanned capabilities.&nbsp;The longer-term requirement is considerably larger, potentially extending to more than 200,000 coastal attack drones over six years, subject to future funding and procurement decisions.&nbsp;<h2>Trump-Xi summit leaves Taiwan unresolved</h2>The military push has gained further attention following the September summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.Xi raised Taiwan during the talks and urged Washington to oppose Taiwanese independence. However, the White House's subsequent fact sheet contained no Taiwan-related agreement or policy announcement. Trump later said the two leaders had not spent much time discussing the issue.&nbsp;For Taipei, meanwhile, the military direction is becoming increasingly visible. Its emerging defence architecture places greater emphasis on mass, mobility and distributed firepower, with drones increasingly operating alongside missiles and conventional forces rather than as standalone weapons

Taiwan is expanding its drone arsenal and linking unmanned systems with missiles and sensors as it prepares for a potential conflict with China.

Taiwan is accelerating preparations for a battlefield in which large numbers of relatively inexpensive drones, missiles and distributed sensors could complicate military operations against the island. The strategy was demonstrated during three days of joint precision-fire exercises at the Jiupeng military base in Pingtung County. For the first time, multiple types of attack drones were incorporated into Taiwan's joint combat exercises. But drones represented only one layer of the exercise. Taiwan also deployed its indigenous Hsiung Feng III anti-ship missile, Tien Kung III surface-to-air missile and US-supplied HIMARS. The combination illustrates how Taiwan is attempting to connect reconnaissance and attack drones with longer-range precision weapons and coastal defences. The underlying concept is asymmetric. Taiwan does not need to replicate every capability fielded by China's much larger military. Instead, Taipei is investing in distributed systems designed to increase the difficulty and potential cost of military action against the island. More than 40,000 attack drones The scale of Taiwan's planned unmanned build-up is significant. Taiwan's government has proposed funding for more than 40,000 coastal attack drones, over 600 coastal surveillance and reconnaissance drones and more than 100 one-way attack unmanned boats in its near-term procurement plans. Parliament has separately approved a six-year framework for expanding indigenous unmanned capabilities. The longer-term requirement is considerably larger, potentially extending to more than 200,000 coastal attack drones over six years, subject to future funding and procurement decisions. Trump-Xi summit leaves Taiwan unresolved The military push has gained further attention following the September summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi raised Taiwan during the talks and urged Washington to oppose Taiwanese independence. However, the White House's subsequent fact sheet contained no Taiwan-related agreement or policy announcement. Trump later said the two leaders had not spent much time discussing the issue. For Taipei, meanwhile, the military direction is becoming increasingly visible. Its emerging defence architecture places greater emphasis on mass, mobility and distributed firepower, with drones increasingly operating alongside missiles and conventional forces rather than as standalone weapons

Taiwan is expanding its drone arsenal and linking unmanned systems with missiles and sensors as it prepares for a potential conflict with China.

Taiwan Builds a Drone Army as Trump-Xi Summit Leaves Island’s Future Unresolved | Defence Pulse

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement on Wednesday that the evidence indicates that the flydubai pilot who stabbed his fellow pilot intended to crash the plane and called the development an “extremely serious security incident”.“This morning there was an extremely serious security incident. Almost all of the passengers on the flight were Israelis,” said Netanyahu in his first public response to the emergency landing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Netanyahu added that as the plane drew close to Israel, “one of the pilots stabbed the other pilot, and all indications show that he tried to crash the plane along with its passengers.”&nbsp;The PM said that he spoke to an Israeli passenger. “He told me that the plane went into a dive. He told me that somehow, he managed to break into the cockpit with one of the crew members, and together they managed to stop the pilot while he was attempting to damage the plane’s systems.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

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“All passengers are out of danger. The pilot who stabbed has been arrested and is currently being questioned by the Saudi authorities. We are in close contact with the relevant authorities to ensure the continued safety of the passengers and their safe return to Israel,” he said. “We are in continuous contact with the relevant authorities to guarantee the continued safety of the passengers and their safe return home,” says Netanyahu, adding that Israel is also carrying out regular situational assessments. The Saudis are interrogating the suspect, he said, while adding that he instructed Israel’s security services to take measures to prevent similar attempts in the future. <h2>‘Israel preparing for more possible security threats’</h2> Netanyahu said that Israel is “preparing for more possible security threats” after a pilot on a flydubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel may have purposefully attempted to crash the plane. Incidentally, Netanyahu had on Tuesday warned that “enemies” could try to attack before the October 27 election. Netanyahu also praised the Israeli passengers who intervened proactively and helped salvage the situation, saying he “salutes the heroes” who “saved many lives and displayed great bravery and prevented a serious tragedy.” The prime minister said that one of the Israeli passengers broke into the cockpit along with a crewmember and managed to neutralise the threat of the attacking pilot while another crewmember stabilised the plane.“I salute these heroes who showed extraordinary resourcefulness and courage,” Netanyahu said. “They saved many lives; they averted a major disaster. The plane landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.” <h2>A ‘jihadist terror attack', says Defence Minister </h2> Defence Minister Israel Katz also issued a statement on Wednesday, calling the flydubai incident a terror attack. “The incident on the flydubai plane was an attempted jihadist attack which was only foiled thanks to the heroism of a number of Israeli passengers,” Katz said. He said the Israelis eliminated the threat and handed the cockpit over to an alternate team of pilots on the plane. “According to the initial information we have, the terrorist had one intention: to crash the plane,” Katz said.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu praised the Israeli passengers who intervened and helped salvage the situation. He said one of the Israeli passengers broke into the cockpit along with a crewmember and managed to neutralise the threat of the attacking pilot.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement on Wednesday that the evidence indicates that the flydubai pilot who stabbed his fellow pilot intended to crash the plane and called the development an “extremely serious security incident”. “This morning there was an extremely serious security incident. Almost all of the passengers on the flight were Israelis,” said Netanyahu in his first public response to the emergency landing. Netanyahu added that as the plane drew close to Israel, “one of the pilots stabbed the other pilot, and all indications show that he tried to crash the plane along with its passengers.” The PM said that he spoke to an Israeli passenger. “He told me that the plane went into a dive. He told me that somehow, he managed to break into the cockpit with one of the crew members, and together they managed to stop the pilot while he was attempting to damage the plane’s systems.”

PM Benjamin Netanyahu praised the Israeli passengers who intervened and helped salvage the situation. He said one of the Israeli passengers broke into the cockpit along with a crewmember and managed to neutralise the threat of the attacking pilot.

Netanyahu: Saudis questioning flydubai suspect involved in ‘extremely serious security incident’

One Indian sailor among five was killed by Somali pirates aboard a hijacked oil tanker MT Hoarner 25, off the coast of Somalia. Among the five were also three Pakistanis and one Myanmar national, said the Puntland maritime officials. Additionally, three Pakistanis and one Indian were injured. Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) said that it successfully retook control of the vessel.&nbsp;The tanker, which was carrying about 18,500 barrels, was moving towards Mogadishu. It had been held by pirates since April 21. According to the BBC, &nbsp;the hijacked tanker was anchored near the Somali coast between the fishing towns of Xaafun and Bander Beyla. Officials said that there were a total of 17 citizens on board. &nbsp;They included 10 Pakistanis, four Indonesians, one Indian, one Sri Lankan and a Myanmar national. The PMPF launched the rescue operation on September 29, 2026, capturing 16 suspected pirates.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-jordan-deny-netanyahu-abu-dhabi-meeting-1790772014170">Saudi Arabia, Jordan deny reports of meeting with Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi</a>India has expressed grief over the tragic death of its citizen during the counter-piracy operations. The Indian High Commission in Kenya expressed deep grief over the tragedy. The embassy confirmed it is in close contact with Somali authorities and the victim's family in Kolkata to expedite the repatriation of his mortal remains.“All other Indian seafarers on board are reportedly safe, including those on MT Sibu 1 and MT Eureka, which have also been recently rescued. The High Commission remains in close touch with the concerned authorities in Somalia regarding their safety, well-being and repatriation.”&nbsp;

One Indian sailor was among five killed as Puntland forces retook the hijacked tanker MT Hoarner 25 off Somalia after a rescue operation.

One Indian sailor among five was killed by Somali pirates aboard a hijacked oil tanker MT Hoarner 25, off the coast of Somalia. Among the five were also three Pakistanis and one Myanmar national, said the Puntland maritime officials. Additionally, three Pakistanis and one Indian were injured. Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) said that it successfully retook control of the vessel. The tanker, which was carrying about 18,500 barrels, was moving towards Mogadishu. It had been held by pirates since April 21. According to the BBC, the hijacked tanker was anchored near the Somali coast between the fishing towns of Xaafun and Bander Beyla. Officials said that there were a total of 17 citizens on board. They included 10 Pakistanis, four Indonesians, one Indian, one Sri Lankan and a Myanmar national. The PMPF launched the rescue operation on September 29, 2026, capturing 16 suspected pirates. Also Read: Saudi Arabia, Jordan deny reports of meeting with Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi India has expressed grief over the tragic death of its citizen during the counter-piracy operations. The Indian High Commission in Kenya expressed deep grief over the tragedy. The embassy confirmed it is in close contact with Somali authorities and the victim's family in Kolkata to expedite the repatriation of his mortal remains. “All other Indian seafarers on board are reportedly safe, including those on MT Sibu 1 and MT Eureka, which have also been recently rescued. The High Commission remains in close touch with the concerned authorities in Somalia regarding their safety, well-being and repatriation.”

One Indian sailor was among five killed as Puntland forces retook the hijacked tanker MT Hoarner 25 off Somalia after a rescue operation.

One Indian sailor among 5 killed aboard oil tanker off Somalia coast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 30) held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, their first such conversation since the US Congress passed a new law giving the US president greater powers to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian energy.&nbsp;The two leaders reviewed India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. They also discussed regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security.&nbsp;Sharing details of the conversation on X, Modi said the two leaders agreed to maintain close engagement and take the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward.&nbsp;"Had a productive conversation with President Trump. We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas. We agreed to maintain close engagement to take our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward."&nbsp;The Prime Minister also said he and Trump exchanged views on regional and international issues, including efforts to advance global peace and security.&nbsp;"We also exchanged views on regional and international issues, including ongoing efforts to advance global peace and security".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Had a productive conversation with President Trump. We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas. We agreed to maintain close engagement to take our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward. We also exchanged…&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2105293086419239306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bloc-announces-save-democracy-marches-from-october-2-ec-protest-on-october-6-1790774872187">INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' marches from October 2, EC protest on October 6</a><h2>Modi, Trump review bilateral cooperation</h2>The Prime Minister's Office said the conversation covered progress in several areas of bilateral cooperation and other issues of mutual interest.&nbsp;"The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest," the statement reads.&nbsp;The PMO said Modi and Trump also reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation between the two countries.&nbsp;"They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit of the people of both countries."&nbsp;Their discussion also included regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security.&nbsp;"The leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments and discussed ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security," according to the release.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Both leaders agreed to remain in touch,” it added.&nbsp;<h2>Call comes amid Russia sanctions law</h2>The conversation comes days after the US Congress passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The law gives Trump the authority to impose secondary tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that import Russian energy.&nbsp;The legislation allows the US president to select tariff rates, modify them every 180 days or issue strategic waivers. India, as a major importer of Russian energy, could be affected by the new powers.&nbsp;However, neither Modi's post nor the PMO's readout mentioned the sanctions law or any specific tariff discussion during the phone call.

PM Modi and Donald Trump reviewed India-US ties and discussed trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and global developments during a “productive” phone conversation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 30) held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, their first such conversation since the US Congress passed a new law giving the US president greater powers to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian energy. The two leaders reviewed India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. They also discussed regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security. Sharing details of the conversation on X, Modi said the two leaders agreed to maintain close engagement and take the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward. "Had a productive conversation with President Trump. We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas. We agreed to maintain close engagement to take our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward." The Prime Minister also said he and Trump exchanged views on regional and international issues, including efforts to advance global peace and security. "We also exchanged views on regional and international issues, including ongoing efforts to advance global peace and security".

PM Modi and Donald Trump reviewed India-US ties and discussed trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and global developments during a “productive” phone conversation.

PM Modi, Trump hold 'productive' phone call, discuss trade, defence, energy

A passenger detailed what happened aboard the Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Israel on Wednesday (Sep 30), when one of the pilots tried to hijack the flight with the intention of crashing it. The Boeing 737 MAX was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the situation turned scary mid-flight. Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir described the incident as an attempted “terrorist” attack. The plane’s captain and co-pilot both sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital. The pilot who stabbed his co-pilot has been arrested and is being interrogated by the Saudi authorities.<h2>What happened on Flydubai flight?</h2>According to an AFP report, citing a passenger on board the flight, one of the pilots attacked his co-pilot and tried to crash the plane to carry out a “suicide attack”. Passenger Miryam Shira Ohayon said that the aircraft was “pretty much out of control” when the stabbing happened, as the plane was flying over Jordan on its path from Dubai to Tel Aviv.“The co-pilot tried to murder the pilot and basically carry out a suicide attack on the plane,” she told reporters via a speakerphone held up by her mother at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.Flightradar website data showed that the aircraft suddenly lost altitude mid-flight, dropping from nearly 34,000 feet at 0521 GMT to less than 17,000 feet at 0522 GMT.“It was really on the way to crashing, and it was simply the resourcefulness of many people who took control of the co-pilot and neutralised him,” she added.“There was also a doctor who gave first aid, and people who treated both of them. Other than the pilot, there were no injuries, but the bigger fear was really a crash, which is exactly what he was trying to do,” the passenger said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Footage taken by a passenger aboard the flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after the plane took a rapid plunge. <a href="https://t.co/O3vd5644pL">pic.twitter.com/O3vd5644pL</a>&mdash; Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) <a href="https://x.com/manniefabian/status/2105249818721374414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The low-cost carrier had earlier said flight FZ 1073 “experienced an incident while en route. The aircraft has landed safely in Tabuk Airport (TUU) and all passengers are safe and accounted for”.Earlier, Ohayon's mother, Yasmin Abukasis, told AFP that her daughter called her from Saudi Arabia: “She said one pilot tried to kill the other pilot with a knife. They heard shouting.” She added that another passenger went to the cockpit “and saw a lot of blood. She started screaming ‘come help’ and some people went in and caught the guy.”“All the while, the plane started going down very fast. People thought they were going to die,” she added.After landing in Saudi Arabia, an Israeli passenger aboard the flight said that the passengers “were very welcomed” in Saudi Arabia.<h2>Altercation between pilots</h2>According to Israeli media reports, a fight broke out between the pilots, which reportedly triggered a distress signal to be activated.&nbsp;Squawk code 7700, a general international emergency signal, was initially transmitted before switching to 7500, which signals hijacking and unlawful interference. The plane later went back to the original distress code.The reports added that passengers on board stepped in to separate the two pilots. Media reports showed photos of a passenger with a bloodied T-shirt.According to reports, two other pilots were among the passengers, who then took over the controls and carried out the emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the videos or the claims.

Passengers described a terrifying Flydubai flight after one pilot allegedly attacked the other and tried to crash the plane, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

A passenger detailed what happened aboard the Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Israel on Wednesday (Sep 30), when one of the pilots tried to hijack the flight with the intention of crashing it. The Boeing 737 MAX was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the situation turned scary mid-flight. Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir described the incident as an attempted “terrorist” attack. The plane’s captain and co-pilot both sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital. The pilot who stabbed his co-pilot has been arrested and is being interrogated by the Saudi authorities. What happened on Flydubai flight? According to an AFP report, citing a passenger on board the flight, one of the pilots attacked his co-pilot and tried to crash the plane to carry out a “suicide attack”. Passenger Miryam Shira Ohayon said that the aircraft was “pretty much out of control” when the stabbing happened, as the plane was flying over Jordan on its path from Dubai to Tel Aviv. “The co-pilot tried to murder the pilot and basically carry out a suicide attack on the plane,” she told reporters via a speakerphone held up by her mother at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. Flightradar website data showed that the aircraft suddenly lost altitude mid-flight, dropping from nearly 34,000 feet at 0521 GMT to less than 17,000 feet at 0522 GMT. “It was really on the way to crashing, and it was simply the resourcefulness of many people who took control of the co-pilot and neutralised him,” she added. “There was also a doctor who gave first aid, and people who treated both of them. Other than the pilot, there were no injuries, but the bigger fear was really a crash, which is exactly what he was trying to do,” the passenger said.

Passengers described a terrifying Flydubai flight after one pilot allegedly attacked the other and tried to crash the plane, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

What happened on Flydubai flight to Israel? Passenger recounts chilling details

Saudi Arabia has denied reports that the representative of the Kingdom was attending a meeting between the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi at the weekend.&nbsp;Iran’s Foreign Ministry has warned the United Arab Emirates of “highly dangerous consequences”."No official meetings. No talks. Nothing whatsoever. Our stance on Israel remains unchanged," a Saudi official told the AFP news agency on Tuesday. Jordan also denied any report of its officials attending a possible meeting, and claimed that these reports in the Israeli press are driven by electoral reasons related to Netanyahu.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-us-diesel-export-ban-fuel-prices-midterms-1790766899066">Trump caught between Republicans and oil lobby over diesel export ban</a>Israeli media outlet Ynet published a report claiming officials from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar and Libya had attended an expanded meeting between the two sides in Abu Dhabi after Netanyahu met Sheikh Mohammed. The meeting reportedly focused on Iran, the Houthis, security cooperation and regional defence systems. Ynet later retracted that report, suggesting that it couldn't verify whether the meeting had taken place.Tehran also condemned the visit, calling Netanyahu's presence in the region at the moment extremely "dangerous and alarming”. Iran also urged other countries in the region to remain vigilant against threats to collective peace and security, according to statements reported by Anadolu Agency.&nbsp;

Saudi Arabia and Jordan have denied reports that their officials attended a meeting between Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed in Abu Dhabi.

Saudi Arabia has denied reports that the representative of the Kingdom was attending a meeting between the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi at the weekend. Iran’s Foreign Ministry has warned the United Arab Emirates of “highly dangerous consequences”. "No official meetings. No talks. Nothing whatsoever. Our stance on Israel remains unchanged," a Saudi official told the AFP news agency on Tuesday. Jordan also denied any report of its officials attending a possible meeting, and claimed that these reports in the Israeli press are driven by electoral reasons related to Netanyahu. Also Read: Trump caught between Republicans and oil lobby over diesel export ban Israeli media outlet Ynet published a report claiming officials from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar and Libya had attended an expanded meeting between the two sides in Abu Dhabi after Netanyahu met Sheikh Mohammed. The meeting reportedly focused on Iran, the Houthis, security cooperation and regional defence systems. Ynet later retracted that report, suggesting that it couldn't verify whether the meeting had taken place. Tehran also condemned the visit, calling Netanyahu's presence in the region at the moment extremely "dangerous and alarming”. Iran also urged other countries in the region to remain vigilant against threats to collective peace and security, according to statements reported by Anadolu Agency.

Saudi Arabia and Jordan have denied reports that their officials attended a meeting between Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed in Abu Dhabi.

Saudi Arabia, Jordan deny reports of meeting with Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a delegation from Rothschild &amp; Co in London on September 29 but made the mistake of sharing the development on social media and subsequently inviting a vitriolic backlash from Pakistanis.In a post on X on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office said, “Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met delegation of Rothschild &amp; Co headed by Lord Mark Sedwill, Chair of Geostrategic Advisory in London, today.”The handle also posted a picture of Shehbaz Sharif meeting with a delegation from Rothschild &amp; Co.&nbsp;Pakistanis noted the post on X and blasted Sharif for meeting executives of the financial firm, as the Rothschild family has historical connections with Jewish settlements in Palestine before Israel was established in 1948.&nbsp;The Rothschild family has a documented historical connection with Jewish settlement in Palestine, particularly through Baron Edmond James de Rothschild, a member of the Rothschild banking family. Edmond provided substantial financial support to Jewish agricultural settlements in Palestine from the 1880s and later established the Palestine Jewish Colonization Association (PICA), states the website of the Israeli parliament Knesset.&nbsp;The photo and meeting details were enough to anger Pakistani citizens on social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Curse be upon Pakistani govt and establishment’</h2>&nbsp;One X user from Pakistan called Sharif a “Yahoodi agent”, while another wrote, “Curse be upon the Pakistani govt and establishment. As a Pakistani, I’m ashamed of this.”&nbsp;Pakistani columnist Raja Muneeb said the meeting showed that “begging for funds” was more important for PM Sharif, than “freedom of Palestine”, as he sat with “the Jewish family”.&nbsp;Muneeb said, “Note he is meeting the Jewish family of Rothschild &amp; Co. What explains Pakistan PM sitting with Jewish family. Begging for funds is more important than Palestine’s freedom!!”&nbsp;Pakistani human rights advocate and writer Humaira Wajahat slammed the meeting with “Israel’s founding family”, and said, “We don’t need Israel’s geostrategy for Pakistan.”&nbsp;Islamabad-based PTI member Choudhry Ahtsham Mustufa said, “Shahbaz Sharif has met with representatives of the notorious Zionist Rothschild family in London. Have a look at some of this family’s history so you can understand who is behind the current regime, and why Imran Khan is in prison.”&nbsp;“Noon League [Sharif’s party PML-N] spent years calling Imran a Yahoodi agent,” said one X user, accusing the Sharif government of “zero shame”.&nbsp;<h2>‘Shameful and highly condemnable’</h2>&nbsp;Islamabad-based journalist and influencer Haris Nadeem Khan said, “The act by PM Pakistan is shameful and highly condemnable. It disgraces his office, betrays public trust and tarnishes Pakistan’s image. Such irresponsible behaviour is unacceptable and must be strongly condemned.”&nbsp;The meeting also comes after Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif sparked controversy by referring to the sons of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Jemima Goldsmith as Jews. Goldsmith has a Jewish background.&nbsp;Imran Khan has repeatedly faced criticism from some quarters in Pakistan over allegations of representing the “Jewish lobby”.&nbsp;&nbsp;An X user based in Pakistan wrote, “You people used to say Imran Khan is a Jewish agent, but he turned out to be a true Momen, but in fact you and your handlers are true Jewish agents.”&nbsp;<h2>Pakistan does not recognise Israel as country</h2>&nbsp;As a policy, Pakistan does not recognise Israel as a country and has consistently maintained its support for the Palestinian cause. Islamabad has repeatedly stated that it will not recognise Israel unless a just settlement of the Palestine issue, satisfactory to the Palestinian people, is reached.&nbsp;The Pakistani government’s official statement said that the discussions with Rothschild &amp; Co centred on Pakistan’s geo-economic priorities and potential advisory collaboration on capital markets and investment strategy.&nbsp;Shehbaz met Rothschild &amp; Co as part of a round of meetings with global financial institutions. He also held talks with representatives of Barclays, JP Morgan, Citi and BlackRock during his UK visit.&nbsp;<h2>What is Rothschild connection with Israel?</h2>&nbsp;The Knesset website describes Baron Edmond James de Rothschild as a public figure known as the “Founding Father of the Yishuv” during the period of the First Aliyah. He was the third son of James Mayer de Rothschild, who headed the French branch of the Rothschild family.According to the Knesset, Baron de Rothschild sought to remain anonymous in his philanthropic activities and was consequently known for years as “the Known Benefactor”. During World War I, he became more closely associated with the Zionist movement, particularly in connection with the Balfour Declaration and the post-war Paris Peace Conference.In 1923, de Rothschild established the Palestine Jewish Colonization Association (PICA) to administer his lands in Eretz Yisrael, appointing his son, James, as its president.&nbsp;<h2>The Balfour Declaration</h2>&nbsp;On November 2, 1917, British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour addressed the document that became known as the Balfour Declaration to “Dear Lord Rothschild”, asking him to communicate it to the Zionist Federation.The declaration said the British government viewed “with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.”The Rothschild Archive says Edmond supported land purchases and settlements from the 1880s and that his donations provided “significant support” to the movement that eventually helped lead to Israel’s establishment. By his death in 1934, his activities had involved nearly 500,000 dunams of land and almost 30 settlements, according to the archive.

The meeting details shared in Pakistan’s PMO post were enough to anger Pakistani citizens. The Rothschild family has a documented historical connection with Jewish settlement in Palestine, particularly through Baron Edmond James de Rothschild, a member of the Rothschild banking family.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a delegation from Rothschild & Co in London on September 29 but made the mistake of sharing the development on social media and subsequently inviting a vitriolic backlash from Pakistanis. In a post on X on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office said, “Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met delegation of Rothschild & Co headed by Lord Mark Sedwill, Chair of Geostrategic Advisory in London, today.” The handle also posted a picture of Shehbaz Sharif meeting with a delegation from Rothschild & Co. Pakistanis noted the post on X and blasted Sharif for meeting executives of the financial firm, as the Rothschild family has historical connections with Jewish settlements in Palestine before Israel was established in 1948. The Rothschild family has a documented historical connection with Jewish settlement in Palestine, particularly through Baron Edmond James de Rothschild, a member of the Rothschild banking family. Edmond provided substantial financial support to Jewish agricultural settlements in Palestine from the 1880s and later established the Palestine Jewish Colonization Association (PICA), states the website of the Israeli parliament Knesset. The photo and meeting details were enough to anger Pakistani citizens on social media. ‘Curse be upon Pakistani govt and establishment’ One X user from Pakistan called Sharif a “Yahoodi agent”, while another wrote, “Curse be upon the Pakistani govt and establishment. As a Pakistani, I’m ashamed of this.” Pakistani columnist Raja Muneeb said the meeting showed that “begging for funds” was more important for PM Sharif, than “freedom of Palestine”, as he sat with “the Jewish family”. Muneeb said, “Note he is meeting the Jewish family of Rothschild & Co. What explains Pakistan PM sitting with Jewish family. Begging for funds is more important than Palestine’s freedom!!” Pakistani human rights advocate and writer Humaira Wajahat slammed the meeting with “Israel’s founding family”, and said, “We don’t need Israel’s geostrategy for Pakistan.” Islamabad-based PTI member Choudhry Ahtsham Mustufa said, “Shahbaz Sharif has met with representatives of the notorious Zionist Rothschild family in London. Have a look at some of this family’s history so you can understand who is behind the current regime, and why Imran Khan is in prison.” “Noon League [Sharif’s party PML-N] spent years calling Imran a Yahoodi agent,” said one X user, accusing the Sharif government of “zero shame”. ‘Shameful and highly condemnable’ Islamabad-based journalist and influencer Haris Nadeem Khan said, “The act by PM Pakistan is shameful and highly condemnable. It disgraces his office, betrays public trust and tarnishes Pakistan’s image. Such irresponsible behaviour is unacceptable and must be strongly condemned.” The meeting also comes after Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif sparked controversy by referring to the sons of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Jemima Goldsmith as Jews. Goldsmith has a Jewish background. Imran Khan has repeatedly faced criticism from some quarters in Pakistan over allegations of representing the “Jewish lobby”. An X user based in Pakistan wrote, “You people used to say Imran Khan is a Jewish agent, but he turned out to be a true Momen, but in fact you and your handlers are true Jewish agents.” Pakistan does not recognise Israel as country As a policy, Pakistan does not recognise Israel as a country and has consistently maintained its support for the Palestinian cause. Islamabad has repeatedly stated that it will not recognise Israel unless a just settlement of the Palestine issue, satisfactory to the Palestinian people, is reached. The Pakistani government’s official statement said that the discussions with Rothschild & Co centred on Pakistan’s geo-economic priorities and potential advisory collaboration on capital markets and investment strategy. Shehbaz met Rothschild & Co as part of a round of meetings with global financial institutions. He also held talks with representatives of Barclays, JP Morgan, Citi and BlackRock during his UK visit. What is Rothschild connection with Israel? The Knesset website describes Baron Edmond James de Rothschild as a public figure known as the “Founding Father of the Yishuv” during the period of the First Aliyah. He was the third son of James Mayer de Rothschild, who headed the French branch of the Rothschild family. According to the Knesset, Baron de Rothschild sought to remain anonymous in his philanthropic activities and was consequently known for years as “the Known Benefactor”. During World War I, he became more closely associated with the Zionist movement, particularly in connection with the Balfour Declaration and the post-war Paris Peace Conference. In 1923, de Rothschild established the Palestine Jewish Colonization Association (PICA) to administer his lands in Eretz Yisrael, appointing his son, James, as its president. The Balfour Declaration On November 2, 1917, British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour addressed the document that became known as the Balfour Declaration to “Dear Lord Rothschild”, asking him to communicate it to the Zionist Federation. The declaration said the British government viewed “with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.” The Rothschild Archive says Edmond supported land purchases and settlements from the 1880s and that his donations provided “significant support” to the movement that eventually helped lead to Israel’s establishment. By his death in 1934, his activities had involved nearly 500,000 dunams of land and almost 30 settlements, according to the archive.

The meeting details shared in Pakistan’s PMO post were enough to anger Pakistani citizens. The Rothschild family has a documented historical connection with Jewish settlement in Palestine, particularly through Baron Edmond James de Rothschild, a member of the Rothschild banking family.

‘Yahoodi agent’, ‘begging for funds’: Pakistanis slam PM Shehbaz Sharif over meeting with Israel-linked Rothschild & Co

A massive storm system is forecast to bring heavy rain and one of the earliest snowfalls of the season to the Colorado Rockies. The National Weather Service said that the highest elevations of the region could witness snow at the beginning of October as part of a major storm that will bring heavy rain to the Southwest and central United States.&nbsp;"Pacific tropical moisture will wrap into a storm over the Southwest U.S. and will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains," the weather service said.&nbsp;The weather event is linked to Hurricane Polo and a separate weather system, leading it to be called a "hybrid storm". AccuWeather meteorologist Alyssa Glenny said the storm combines the remnants of Polo and the other system and will trigger rainfall for several days and even flooding in some parts of the central US. The impacted region will span from Arizona to Chicago.&nbsp;The major weather event is the result of the "residual tropical moisture from two hurricanes clashes with another storm swinging in from the west," Glenny said, according to USA Today. The Southwest witnessed heavy rain just days ago, which means the new storm increases the risk of flash flooding in the region.&nbsp;AccuWeather chief meteorologist Jon Porter said that “in New Mexico, this may be the most dangerous flash flooding risk in the last 5 years or more.”<h2>Snowfall prediction for new storm</h2>The storm will also bring snow, but only to a handful of people. The snow levels will be above 11,000 feet, the elevation at which snow starts to fall. Snow chances will peak early Thursday morning (October 1), according to the Denver weather service.&nbsp;In southern Colorado, snow levels will be above 12,000 feet. However, in the higher peaks, several inches of snow is possible. The maximum amount of snow expected during the storm could be up to 8 inches, as per the weather service in Pueblo. This includes the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, near Westcliffe and south of La Veta Pass toward Trinidad. Some places west of Denver could also witness the same amount of snowfall. &nbsp;

Remnants from two hurricanes are clashing with a storm system, triggering a new storm which will bring heavy rains for several days to the Southwest and central United States. Flooding risk is also high in some places. 

A massive storm system is forecast to bring heavy rain and one of the earliest snowfalls of the season to the Colorado Rockies. The National Weather Service said that the highest elevations of the region could witness snow at the beginning of October as part of a major storm that will bring heavy rain to the Southwest and central United States. "Pacific tropical moisture will wrap into a storm over the Southwest U.S. and will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains," the weather service said. The weather event is linked to Hurricane Polo and a separate weather system, leading it to be called a "hybrid storm". AccuWeather meteorologist Alyssa Glenny said the storm combines the remnants of Polo and the other system and will trigger rainfall for several days and even flooding in some parts of the central US. The impacted region will span from Arizona to Chicago. The major weather event is the result of the "residual tropical moisture from two hurricanes clashes with another storm swinging in from the west," Glenny said, according to USA Today. The Southwest witnessed heavy rain just days ago, which means the new storm increases the risk of flash flooding in the region. AccuWeather chief meteorologist Jon Porter said that “in New Mexico, this may be the most dangerous flash flooding risk in the last 5 years or more.” Snowfall prediction for new storm The storm will also bring snow, but only to a handful of people. The snow levels will be above 11,000 feet, the elevation at which snow starts to fall. Snow chances will peak early Thursday morning (October 1), according to the Denver weather service. In southern Colorado, snow levels will be above 12,000 feet. However, in the higher peaks, several inches of snow is possible. The maximum amount of snow expected during the storm could be up to 8 inches, as per the weather service in Pueblo. This includes the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, near Westcliffe and south of La Veta Pass toward Trinidad. Some places west of Denver could also witness the same amount of snowfall.

Remnants from two hurricanes are clashing with a storm system, triggering a new storm which will bring heavy rains for several days to the Southwest and central United States. Flooding risk is also high in some places.&nbsp;

Two hurricanes and a storm could spawn 'hybrid' storm predicted to bring 8 inches of snow to parts of US

Latest News Today Live Updates: US President Donald Trump says leading technology executives have signed a non-binding commitment to develop safeguards for artificial intelligence, while the White House leaves open the possibility of future regulation. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over AI safety and its impact on society.G20 trade officials are meeting in Milwaukee as US tariffs and concerns over industrial overcapacity strain relations between major economies, including India, China and the European Union. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Kyiv have killed two people and wounded four, according to Ukrainian officials.A new ocean report warns that warming polar waters and shrinking sea ice are transforming marine ecosystems, threatening wildlife and exposing Arctic coastal infrastructure to greater risks. In Japan, Nagoya's mayor has apologised for transport and accommodation problems affecting athletes at the Asian Games.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (Sep 30) rejected the bail pleas of former JNU scholar Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 North East Delhi riots case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-riots-case-hc-rejects-bail-pleas-of-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam-1790783820092">Read more.</a>

Delhi riots case: HC rejects bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has received feedback from the United States on a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The feedback was reportedly sent via Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday (Sep 29). Last week, US President Donald Trump rejected the Iranian proposal, claiming that Iranians want to make a deal “immediately” because they were losing the war “so badly”. After this, Araghchi said that Tehran was “fully prepared” for the war to be resumed, even if it came to a “doomsday war”, but added that Iran was ready for diplomacy.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-did-trump-reject-iran-s-latest-proposal-araghchi-receives-us-feedback-1790766922327">Read more.</a>

Why did Trump reject Iran’s latest proposal? Araghchi receives US feedback

Saudi Arabia has denied reports that the representative of the Kingdom was attending a meeting between the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi at the weekend.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-jordan-deny-netanyahu-abu-dhabi-meeting-1790772014170">Read more.</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 30) held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, their first such conversation since the US Congress passed a new law giving the US president greater powers to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian energy.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-trump-hold-productive-phone-call-discuss-trade-defence-energy-1790777329029">Read more.</a>

One Indian sailor among five was killed by Somali pirates aboard a hijacked oil tanker MT Hoarner 25, off the coast of Somalia. Among the five were also three Pakistanis and one Myanmar national, said the Puntland maritime officials. Additionally, three Pakistanis and one Indian were injured. Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) said that it successfully retook control of the vessel.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-indian-sailor-killed-somali-pirates-hijacked-tanker-1790775521945">Read more.</a>

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement on Wednesday that the evidence indicates that the flydubai pilot who stabbed his fellow pilot intended to crash the plane and called the development an “extremely serious security incident”.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-saudis-questioning-flydubai-suspect-involved-in-extremely-serious-security-incident-1790779076606">Read more.</a>

A passenger detailed what happened aboard the Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Israel on Wednesday (Sep 30), when one of the pilots tried to hijack the flight with the intention of crashing it. The Boeing 737 MAX was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the situation turned scary mid-flight. Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir described the incident as an attempted “terrorist” attack. The plane’s captain and co-pilot both sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital. The pilot who stabbed his co-pilot has been arrested and is being interrogated by the Saudi authorities.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-happened-on-flydubai-flight-to-israel-passenger-recounts-chilling-details-1790775515850">Read more.</a>

Following a hijacking scare aboard a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Israel on Wednesday (Sep 30), the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. According to reports, one of the pilots tried to hijack the aircraft with the intention of crashing it. He also attacked the other pilot. Following the chaos on board, the Boeing 737 MAX safely landed in Saudi Arabia. A video taken by a passenger aboard the plane emerged on social media, showing people clapping and cheering as the flight landed.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-passengers-claps-cheer-as-flydubai-plane-lands-in-saudi-after-hijack-scare-1790764630637">Read more.</a>

WATCH | Passengers clap, cheer as Flydubai plane lands in Saudi after hijack scare

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a delegation from Rothschild &amp; Co in London on September 29 but made the mistake of sharing the development on social media and subsequently inviting a vitriolic backlash from Pakistanis.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yahoodi-agent-begging-for-funds-pakistanis-slam-pm-shehbaz-sharif-over-meeting-with-israel-linked-rothschild-co-1790773126974">Read More</a>

Yahoodi agent’, ‘begging for funds’: Pakistanis slam PM Shehbaz Sharif over meeting with Israel-linked Rothschild & Co

US President Donald Trump held an emergency meeting with his advisers on whether to impose a domestic diesel export ban, or other curbs to contain a crisis ahead of the midterm election, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. This is to address the rising domestic fuel prices, which are near historic records around $6.50 per gallon and the possible backlash in the November election.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-us-diesel-export-ban-fuel-prices-midterms-1790766899066">Read more</a>

Trump caught between Republicans and oil lobby over diesel export ban

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the first session of the newly elected State Duma, saying that 46 veterans and active-duty participants in the war in Ukraine have taken seats in the new parliament. "Maintaining the traditions of frontline brotherhood, they will strengthen and reinforce the legislative body," Putin says.&nbsp;

Putin addresses first session of the newly elected state Duma

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Wednesday (Sep 29) that the government could consider rejoining the European Union (EU) as part of a longer-term review of Britain’s relationship with the bloc. He made the remarks while speaking to the BBC, and said that he will examine "what is doable." Burnham said he had previously supported rejoining the EU within his lifetime, but that this was "not necessarily" his position now. He also said that Brexit arrangements had caused "more harm than good.” Britain formally exited the EU in 2020, becoming the first nation to leave the group, thus ending 47 years of membership.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-andy-burnham-says-rejoining-eu-could-be-considered-is-britain-reversing-brexit-1790761814842">Read More</a>

UK PM Andy Burnham says rejoining EU could be considered

The Meerut District Court on Wednesday convicted Muskan and Sahil in the murder case of Merchant Navy worker Saurabh Rajput, who was killed in March 2025.&nbsp;The case has gone through 126 hearings and testimonies before District Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra, with both the prosecution and defence presenting their arguments. The judge remarked that crime creates an atmosphere of fear in society before delivering the verdict.

Meerut Blue Drum Case: Muskan, lover Sahil convicted of husband Saurabh Rajput’s murder

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the alleged larger conspiracy case related to the February 2020 North-East Delhi riots. A Division Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Dinesh Bhatt dismissed their appeals against the July 4 order of the Karkardooma Court, which had rejected their regular bail applications.

Delhi HC rejects bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 riots case

The United States on Wednesday formally ended its military mission against jihadists in Iraq after coalition troops and equipment left Erbil Air Base in the Kurdistan region.Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said the withdrawal marked the completion of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, in line with the September 2024 US-Iraq joint statement and Washington's national interests."Today, the United States and our Coalition partners formally concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, consistent with the September 2024 US-Iraq joint statement and US national interests," Parnell said in a statement.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-led-coalition-ends-12-year-anti-isis-operation-in-iraq-troops-leave-erbil-1790767508523">Read More</a> &nbsp;

US-led coalition ends 12-year anti-ISIS operation in Iraq, troops leave Erbil

Israeli media outlets Channel 12 and Ynet claimed in a report citing unnamed officials that there is a terror angle to the Flydubai pilot altercation incident. The outlet said that the emergency involving a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv may have been an attempted terror attack. However, authorities have not reached a definitive conclusion. The Flydubai aircraft landed in Saudi Arabia following a violent altercation in the cockpit. Channel 12 reported that intensive discussions are currently underway in Israel over the incident. Unconfirmed reports in Hebrew-language media claim that the co-pilot, an Omani national, is being questioned by Saudi authorities after allegedly stabbing the Emirati captain and attempting to crash the aircraft. At the time of writing this report, there has been no official statement so far from Israeli, Saudi or Emirati authorities confirming the circumstances surrounding the incident.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flydubai-dubai-tel-aviv-flight-terror-attack-or-cockpit-altercation-here-s-what-israeli-media-claims-1790762225572">Read More</a>

Flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv flight: Terror attack or cockpit altercation? Here's what Israeli media claims

A Flydubai aircraft travelling from Dubai to Israel had a major scare when one of the pilots tried to hijack the flight with the intention of crashing it, an Israeli official said. He attacked the other pilot, after which the plane started dipping steeply. Squawk code 7700, a general international emergency signal, was initially transmitted before switching to 7500, which signals hijacking and unlawful interference. The plane later went back to the original distress code.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flydubai-hijacking-scare-plane-dipped-as-pilots-fought-stabbing-claims-emerge-1790761298937">Read full story</a>

Flydubai hijacking scare: Pilot altercation, two signals, steep plunge, stabbing claims - What we know

After the INDIA bloc coordination meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced a series of protests against the Election Commission and alleged threats to democratic institutions, saying opposition parties would work together in a coordinated manner. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Kharge said discussions continued for nearly three-and-a-half hours, with leaders from various parties sharing their views and agreeing to fight together. "Discussions continued for around three-and-a-half hours. Many leaders expressed their views. Uddhav Thackeray ji and Hemant Soren ji also shared their views. Everyone has decided to fight together in a united manner," Kharge said. Kharge alleged that institutions were being weakened and accused the Election Commission of being influenced by the government. He alleged that elections were being won through unfair means and claimed that the democratic functioning of opposition parties was being disrupted. He announced a nationwide protest programme, saying that INDIA bloc leaders would hold a "Save Democracy March" at the district level from October 2 to October 8. He further said that opposition MPs would march to the Election Commission on October 6, while opposition leaders would meet President Droupadi Murmu in the second week of October to raise concerns over alleged institutional issues.

'Save Democracy' march from October 2: INDIA bloc calls for PM's resignation

A loud blast occurred at the CHT unit of the Hydro Sulphur Treatment Unit at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) near Mangaluru on Wednesday (Sep 30), with fire and thick black smoke seen rising from the premises, triggering panic in nearby areas. The incident reportedly occurred at the third phase of MRPL at Kalavar, about 15 km from Mangaluru, around 12.25 pm. The emergency team of MRPL has rushed to the spot. Fire and thick black smoke were seen rising from the place following the blast. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/loud-blast-at-mrpl-near-mangaluru-triggers-panic-fire-and-thick-smoke-seen-1790749981847">READ MORE</a>

Loud blast at MRPL near Mangaluru triggers panic, fire and thick smoke seen

The Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly pulled up the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police over registering an unnamed FIR despite the police allegedly knowing the accused’s identity.&nbsp; A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva questioned how people could trust the police in such circumstances, and suggested that the CBI take over all criminal investigations in the State. It went on to observe that it may even disband the entire State police force.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Why did you write unknown if the person was caught at the spot? How will people trust the police?” the Court said. The Court’s remarks came after the petitioner, who appeared in-person, alleged that the accused had been apprehended at the spot but was still not named in the FIR. The Court also raised concerns over the possibility of an accused being named later through a supplementary document. “Perhaps…. you can substitute the name, bring in one of your own names…” the Court observed.

SC lambasts UP Police over unnamed FIR despite accused being known, suggests CBI take over all UP cases

A woman was found dead with injuries after she checked into a hotel room with her friend in the SR Nagar police station limits in Hyderabad, police said.&nbsp; According to SR Nagar Police, a man identified as Prasad Rao filed a complaint on September 22, stating that his friend's daughter, Nikitha, lived in Hyderabad along with her friend Ravi Teja.&nbsp; Police said that on September 21, Nikitha and Ravi Teja had taken a hotel room in the afternoon. The circumstances surrounding what happened inside the room remain under investigation.

Woman found dead in Hyderabad hotel room; live-in partner held for murder: Police

Indian sailor among five killed by pirates aboard hijacked fuel tanker in Somalia

Sailors were aboard M/T Eureka, which was hijacked off Somalia’s Puntland region in May. Egypt announced Wednesday the release of eight Egyptian sailors who had been held aboard an oil tanker hijacked off Somalia’s Puntland region since May.The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the sailors, who were aboard the M/T Eureka, were freed after the vessel was hijacked off the coast of Puntland on May 2. Their release followed sustained diplomatic contacts by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty with Somali and Yemeni officials, the ministry said. Abdelatty also instructed the Egyptian Embassy in Mogadishu to receive the sailors, check on their well-being and arrange their return to Egypt on the earliest available flight.&nbsp;

8 Egyptian sailors kidnapped aboard oil tanker off Somalia released

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released new Class 9 Social Science textbook, titled “Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Textbook for Grade 9, Part 2." Among other things, it contains chapters and sections on income tax, startup entrepreneurship, Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/income-tax-to-viksit-bharat-what-s-new-in-ncert-s-class-9-social-science-textbook-1790745258035">READ MORE</a>

Income tax to Viksit Bharat: What’s new in NCERT’s Class 9 Social Science textbook

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday emphasised women's safety and empowerment while addressing students at the ‘Parampara Se Pragati’ programme at Maitreyi College, saying that strict action would be taken against those involved in wrongdoing. &nbsp;Addressing the gathering, Gupta said that women often prioritise their families over themselves and urged girls to choose themselves and focus on their own growth. "Girls and women often have one shortcoming: they think they do not want to do anything for themselves and only want to do things for their families. But first, choose yourself," she said. Recalling her own journey, the Chief Minister said that she never imagined she would one day become the Chief Minister and address students. "When I was a student like you, I never thought that I would become the Chief Minister and speak to you," Gupta said.

"No place for fear in Delhi": CM Rekha Gupta stresses women's safety, urges boys to respect consent

An Iranian boat named ‘Azad’ carrying 526 kg of narcotics was intercepted in the Arabian Sea following intelligence inputs that allegedly revealed a Pakistan-to-Tamil Nadu delivery plan, Gujarat ATS DIG Sunil Joshi said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference in Ahmedabad, Joshi said the operation was launched after the Gujarat ATS received information about a long-wanted accused from Gujarat who had allegedly contacted a Nigerian national in connection with bringing a large consignment of narcotics into India. “On September 10, Police Inspector JM Patel of the Gujarat ATS received information that a long-wanted accused from Gujarat had contacted a Nigerian national; at the latter's behest, the Nigerian had met an individual in Gujarat,” Joshi said. Based on the intelligence, the ATS learnt that a consignment of more than 500 kg of narcotics was to be brought into India on the Iranian boat Azad. Joshi said an advance payment had also been transferred in connection with the alleged operation.

Iranian boat ‘Azad’ carrying 526 kg narcotics intercepted; Gujarat ATS says input revealed Pakistan-to-Tamil Nadu delivery plan

Passengers aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv recounted scenes of panic, including screams, blood in the cockpit and a sudden dive, after the aircraft made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, with Israeli passengers reportedly helping crew restrain an attacker, The Times of Israel reported. &nbsp;A passenger told Israeli media that passengers heard screams before the cockpit was opened and blood was seen inside. “We heard screams on the plane. Then they opened the cockpit, and we saw blood, and someone had stabbed the pilot with a pocketknife,” the unnamed woman told the network via text message, according to The Times of Israel. She said Israeli passengers helped restrain the attacker along with members of the crew.

"Someone had stabbed the pilot": Passengers recount Cockpit Chaos on flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, say they feared for their lives

The US military says it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission. The United States said Wednesday it had "formally concluded" its mission against jihadists in Iraq, following the withdrawal of troops from Erbil airbase in the Kurdistan region.

US military says it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq

After the INDIA bloc coordination meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced a series of protests against the Election Commission and alleged threats to democratic institutions, saying opposition parties would work together in a coordinated manner. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Kharge said discussions continued for nearly three-and-a-half hours, with leaders from various parties sharing their views and agreeing to fight together.

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