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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.

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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;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">עדכון חשוב בעקבות האירוע הביטחוני החמור היום &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/Hw2mxTDPjM">pic.twitter.com/Hw2mxTDPjM</a>&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://x.com/netanyahu/status/2105297989992648960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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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.

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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>

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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.

INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' march from October 2, Mamata calls for PM's resignation

A Budapest appeals court on Wednesday reduced the prison sentence of a German non-binary anti-fascist activist convicted of participating in anti-Nazi violence, cutting the term from eight years to seven. Maja T., 25, was found guilty in February of taking part in assaults in Budapest in 2023, ahead of the annual “Day of Honour” event commemorating Nazi soldiers. Prosecutors said the activist was a member of a multinational far-left group that attacked nine people on the streets, including German and Polish nationals whom the group identified as far-right extremists.

Hungary reduces German activist's jail term over 2023 attacks

A Saudi official on Wednesday denied reports by AFP that representatives from the kingdom had participated in a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Sunday involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Israeli media had reported that Saudi officials joined an expanded session following the Netanyahu-Mohamed bin Zayed meeting. According to those reports, the discussions focused on security cooperation, Iran, Yemen’s Houthi movement and regional air defence systems.

Saudi Arabia denies held talks with Netanyahu in UAE: official

Apple said Wednesday that it has launched its payment service in India as the tech giant seeks to tap into the country’s rapidly growing digital payments market. More than 80 per cent of India’s digital payments are processed through the homegrown Unified Payments Interface (UPI). According to the International Monetary Fund, UPI is the world’s largest real-time payment system by transaction volume. In India, the market is currently dominated by Walmart-owned PhonePe, Alphabet’s Google Pay and homegrown fintech major Paytm.

Apple launches payment service in India

The United States on Wednesday said it had ‘formally concluded’ its mission against jihadists in Iraq, after the withdrawal of troops from Erbil airbase in the Kurdistan region. "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," the Pentagon said in a statement.

US formally finishes mission in Iraq: Pentagon

The United Kingdom’s economy grew 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026, according to revised figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. The estimate was raised from the initial 0.4% reading, following 0.6% growth in the first quarter.Real GDP per head also increased 0.5% during the April-June period and was 1.2% higher than a year earlier. Real household disposable income per head rose 1%, recovering from a 0.8% decline in the previous quarter.The household saving ratio edged up 0.2 percentage points to 8.8%, largely due to higher non-pension saving. The ONS also revised full-year 2025 real GDP growth down slightly to 1.2%, from its previous estimate.

UK Revises Q2 GDP Growth Up to 0.5%, Household Finances Improve

A Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Wednesday granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seven days to file a supplementary chargesheet in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Special Judge Ajay Gupta listed the matter for further hearing on October 7.The CBI had earlier filed a chargesheet against 13 accused, spanning around 20,000 pages and citing approximately 360 witnesses. The agency has alleged that questions were extracted during the paper-setting and translation process and circulated through multiple channels before the May 3 examination.The investigation also involves Sheshrav Bajrang Suryavanshi, arrested on September 2. The CBI alleges he arranged purported leaked papers for candidates, collected money and brought students to a house in Nanded where questions were supplied.More than 22.7 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. The National Testing Agency cancelled it on May 12 following leak allegations and held a re-examination on June 21.

NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: Court Gives CBI 7 More Days to File Supplementary Chargesheet

The Election Commission on Wednesday night (Sep 29) removed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration added to Form 6, from its ECINET application portal in states where the revision has concluded. According to Indian Express report, the official confirmation comes four days after the ECI announced that “for non-SIR period, the Forms applicable as per Rules (the Registration of Electors Rules 1960) will be used.” The full Commission had decided on Sep 26 that the requirement would apply only during the exercise. Form 6 is the statutory form used by eligible citizens to apply for inclusion in the electoral roll.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ec-removes-sir-declaration-from-form-6-in-states-where-revision-is-complete-what-this-means-1790747473363">What this means</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260930/image-1790748330548.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="EC rolls back SIR add-on in Form 6 that was objected by two commissioners: What this means"></figure>

EC rolls back SIR add-on in Form 6 that was objected by two commissioners

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX operating from Dubai to Tel Aviv declared an emergency while flying over northern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and diverted toward Saudi territory, according to flight-tracking data. The aircraft, identified as flydubai flight FZ1073, had been heading toward Israel when its flight path changed over northern Saudi Arabia. Tracking data showed the plane turning away from Tel Aviv and later heading toward Tabuk. The aircraft eventually landed safely at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dubai-tel-aviv-flight-declares-emergency-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-hijacking-ruled-out-1790751914024">All you need to know</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260930/image-1790752030747.jpg?rect=(0,101,1598,1198)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Dubai-Tel Aviv flight declares emergency, diverted to Saudi Arabia; hijacking ruled out"></figure>

Dubai-Tel Aviv flight declares emergency, diverted to Saudi Arabia; hijacking ruled out

The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday (Sep 30) said it had foiled a major maritime drug smuggling attempt in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep. India, as per the Coast Guard, has seized narcotics valued at more than ₹3,000 crore in the international market, apprehending five Pakistani nationals.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-foils-major-pakistani-drug-smuggling-bid-five-arrested-with-526-kg-heroin-meth-in-arabian-sea-1790736892325">All you need to know</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260930/image-1790741198662.png?rect=(0,160,960,720)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="India foils major Pakistani drug smuggling bid: Five arrested with 526 kg heroin, meth in Arabian sea"></figure>

India foils major Pakistani drug smuggling bid: Five arrested with 526 kg heroin, meth in Arabian sea

Russian strikes killed two people and wounded four others in Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, following a ballistic missile alert.The attacks sparked fires and damaged houses, warehouses, commercial buildings and other sites in the capital and surrounding region. AFP journalists reported hearing several dozen explosions and observing disruptions to power distribution.Ukraine's air force had warned of a ballistic missile threat before reporting that missiles were heading towards Kyiv. Ukrainian officials also said Russia has been deploying faster jet-powered drones that are harder to intercept.

Russian Strikes Kill Two, Injure Four in Kyiv

G20 trade ministers are set to begin two days of talks in Milwaukee, with US tariffs, concerns over industrial overcapacity and trade tensions expected to dominate discussions.The United States, which holds the G20 presidency, has imposed tariffs on trading partners and launched investigations involving forced-labour practices and excess industrial capacity. China has rejected criticism of its exports.Analysts expect limited progress, while Canada and the European Union are looking to deepen trade ties beyond the US. India could also move closer to finalising a long-awaited trade agreement with Washington.

G20 Trade Talks Begin Under Shadow of US Tariffs

Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa has apologised to athletes following complaints about accommodation and transport at the Asian Games in Japan."We must offer our apologies to the athletes and others affected by these inconveniences," Hirosawa said, acknowledging mishandling, human errors and poor communication with national teams.The Games have faced criticism over a shortage of beds, temporary wooden cabins and unreliable bus services. Some athletes were also stranded at the airport after arriving for the event, which began on September 19 and ends Sunday.

Nagoya Mayor Apologises to Athletes Over Asian Games Disruptions

Climate change is rapidly reshaping polar oceans, with Arctic waters warming, sea ice shrinking and wildlife losing habitat, according to the latest Copernicus Ocean State Report.The report said Arctic sea surface and sea-ice temperatures rose 4.2°C between 1982 and 2024. Sea ice has been shrinking by nearly 500,000 square kilometres per decade since 1979, increasing coastal erosion risks.In Antarctica, record-low sea ice in 2022 coincided with the first recorded large-scale breeding failure of emperor penguins. More than 90% of colonies could be near-extinct by 2100 if ice loss continues at its current rate.

Polar Oceans Undergo Major Changes as Warming Melts Ice Habitats

Trump said the executives had signed a voluntary agreement that would put their commitment to AI safeguards on paper.Notably, the document is not legally binding, although it leaves open the possibility that some of its measures could eventually be incorporated into legislation or regulations.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grading-each-other-s-homework-trump-s-pact-lets-tech-giants-self-police-ai-even-as-rogue-agent-incidents-continue-to-mount-1790733974263">Click here to read more</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260930/image-1790734011299.jpg?rect=(0,68,1065,799)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Grading each other’s homework’: Trump's pact lets tech giants self-police AI even as rogue-agent incidents continue to mount"></figure>

‘Grading each other’s homework’: Trump's pact lets tech giants self-police AI even as rogue-agent incidents continue to mount

US President Donald Trump said technology executives have signed a “morally binding” commitment to establish safeguards for artificial intelligence, following a White House meeting with leading industry figures."They're going to police themselves," Trump said. The White House Accord calls for internal controls, audits and board oversight, while leaving open the possibility of future laws or regulations.The meeting included executives from Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Microsoft, Google and Amazon. Trump also signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use the terms “super intelligence” and “SI” where possible.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grading-each-other-s-homework-trump-s-pact-lets-tech-giants-self-police-ai-even-as-rogue-agent-incidents-continue-to-mount-1790733974263">Read more here</a>

Trump Says AI Companies Agree to Self-Regulate, Pledges Safeguards

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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.

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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.After receiving an official response from the US, Araghchi is expected to discuss it in Tehran on Wednesday (Sep 30), Reuters reported, citing an official who was not Iranian but was familiar with the talks. The official added that the Qatari mediators met Araghchi and his team on their way back from the US and conveyed the feedback ​they had received from Washington on Monday (Sep 28).<h2>Why did US reject Iran’s proposal?</h2>The official said that the disagreement was not over the components of the plan but rather the sequencing of the steps. Trump rejected the proposal on Saturday (Sep 26), calling it “unacceptable”. The US rejection prompted further Qatari mediation.“They have made a proposal and I rejected it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. Iran’s plan includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resumption of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. It also demands lifting of the US naval blockade and ending of sanctions.“They want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately because they’re losing so badly,” he added. “They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine. I like making a deal too, but that deal would not be acceptable.”Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and maritime passage could be restored if the necessary conditions were met under the plan. The document proposes a seven-day confidence-building period designed to bring both sides back to an enhanced version of the memorandum of understanding reached in June, including specific measures concerning Iran’s nuclear programme, the official said, without providing further details.Qatar has been acting as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran as efforts continue to end the conflict and restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The memorandum of understanding reached in June resulted in a short-lived ceasefire and covered issues related to the strait and Iran’s nuclear programme.

Iran received US response to seven-day proposal via Qatar, with Abbas Araghchi set to discuss Washington’s feedback in Tehran amid efforts to revive talks.

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. After receiving an official response from the US, Araghchi is expected to discuss it in Tehran on Wednesday (Sep 30), Reuters reported, citing an official who was not Iranian but was familiar with the talks. The official added that the Qatari mediators met Araghchi and his team on their way back from the US and conveyed the feedback they had received from Washington on Monday (Sep 28). Why did US reject Iran’s proposal? The official said that the disagreement was not over the components of the plan but rather the sequencing of the steps. Trump rejected the proposal on Saturday (Sep 26), calling it “unacceptable”. The US rejection prompted further Qatari mediation. “They have made a proposal and I rejected it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. Iran’s plan includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resumption of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. It also demands lifting of the US naval blockade and ending of sanctions. “They want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately because they’re losing so badly,” he added. “They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine. I like making a deal too, but that deal would not be acceptable.” Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and maritime passage could be restored if the necessary conditions were met under the plan. The document proposes a seven-day confidence-building period designed to bring both sides back to an enhanced version of the memorandum of understanding reached in June, including specific measures concerning Iran’s nuclear programme, the official said, without providing further details. Qatar has been acting as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran as efforts continue to end the conflict and restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The memorandum of understanding reached in June resulted in a short-lived ceasefire and covered issues related to the strait and Iran’s nuclear programme.

Iran received US response to seven-day proposal via Qatar, with Abbas Araghchi set to discuss Washington’s feedback in Tehran amid efforts to revive talks.

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.&nbsp;According to reports, the administration has already briefed allies in Europe and other countries about possible disruption to their supplies. A White House Official has said Trump was “evaluating all the options on the table”, and no decision has been taken yet on whether to suspend exports.&nbsp;<h2>The lobbying fight</h2>According to the Financial Times report, US President Donald Trump is in the middle of a lobbying fight between two factions of his Republican allies who are arguing about the political stakes of rising fuel prices and the oil bosses who are reluctant to preserve their lucrative export revenue.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pmo-review-anti-caste-feminist-texts-universities-anonymous-post-1790704034482">PMO seeks review of anti-caste, feminist texts in universities after anonymous X post</a>Republicans from the agricultural heartland, like Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett, have pushed for a ban of up to 90 days, warning of midterm fallout unless done so.“The political effects are that the Republicans could lose the majority,” Tennessee Congress member Tim Burchett said.“We’re going to own it, whether we deserve to or not. We’re the ones in power — it’s hard to escape that,” added Burchett, who has proposed legislation to ban diesel exports.While Trump's cabinet officials, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, have warned against a potential ban, according to them, it could trigger unintended downstream crises.&nbsp;Big oil executive ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods met Wright in the White House on Tuesday. According to sources familiar with the debate, the oil lobby has managed to convince the president that an export ban could backfire by pushing up prices in parts of the US that import fuel from the international market.&nbsp;“White House staff are thoroughly opposed to it. But this is all about Trump, and does Trump want to do something big ... So [a ban is] still in play,” said one person familiar with the arguments within the administration. Trump said last weekend that he is “very seriously considering” a ban.The debate in White House unfolds as Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where 20 per cent of global oil supplies pass through. Shipments of oil from the Gulf have remained lower than prewar levels

Trump is weighing a diesel export ban as US fuel prices near $6.50 a gallon, with Republicans warning of midterm election fallout.

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. According to reports, the administration has already briefed allies in Europe and other countries about possible disruption to their supplies. A White House Official has said Trump was “evaluating all the options on the table”, and no decision has been taken yet on whether to suspend exports. The lobbying fight According to the Financial Times report, US President Donald Trump is in the middle of a lobbying fight between two factions of his Republican allies who are arguing about the political stakes of rising fuel prices and the oil bosses who are reluctant to preserve their lucrative export revenue. Also Read: PMO seeks review of anti-caste, feminist texts in universities after anonymous X post Republicans from the agricultural heartland, like Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett, have pushed for a ban of up to 90 days, warning of midterm fallout unless done so. “The political effects are that the Republicans could lose the majority,” Tennessee Congress member Tim Burchett said. “We’re going to own it, whether we deserve to or not. We’re the ones in power — it’s hard to escape that,” added Burchett, who has proposed legislation to ban diesel exports. While Trump's cabinet officials, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, have warned against a potential ban, according to them, it could trigger unintended downstream crises. Big oil executive ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods met Wright in the White House on Tuesday. According to sources familiar with the debate, the oil lobby has managed to convince the president that an export ban could backfire by pushing up prices in parts of the US that import fuel from the international market. “White House staff are thoroughly opposed to it. But this is all about Trump, and does Trump want to do something big ... So [a ban is] still in play,” said one person familiar with the arguments within the administration. Trump said last weekend that he is “very seriously considering” a ban. The debate in White House unfolds as Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where 20 per cent of global oil supplies pass through. Shipments of oil from the Gulf have remained lower than prewar levels

Trump is weighing a diesel export ban as US fuel prices near $6.50 a gallon, with Republicans warning of midterm election fallout.

The United States on Wednesday (Sept. 30) formally ended its military mission against jihadists in Iraq after coalition troops and equipment left Erbil Air Base in the Kurdistan region.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;"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;"The orderly departure of Coalition forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base marks the successful conclusion of the military mission that defeated ISIS in Iraq," he said.&nbsp;This marks the end of the US-led coalition's more than decade-long operation against the Islamic State, also known as IS, in Iraq and neighbouring Syria. The group had seized large parts of both countries and carried out massacres and atrocities.&nbsp;Islamic State was defeated in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria in 2019. Coalition forces remained in the region after those defeats to target the group's remaining elements.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flydubai-hijacking-scare-plane-dipped-as-pilots-fought-stabbing-claims-emerge-1790761298937">Flydubai hijacking scare: Pilot altercation, two signals, steep plunge, stabbing claims - What we know</a><h3>Iraq marks end of US-led coalition mission</h3>Baghdad and Washington agreed in 2024 to wind down the coalition's mission. Its troops then gradually withdrew from bases across Iraq, eventually restricting their presence to the autonomous Kurdistan region.&nbsp;Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi described the conclusion of the mission as the beginning of a new phase for the country.&nbsp;"A new phase has begun, defined by Iraq's sovereignty, the strength of its institutions, the readiness of its forces, unity of decision-making, and balanced partnerships with its friends," Zaidi said at a ceremony marking the conclusion of the coalition's mission.<h3>From Saddam Hussein to the fight against ISIS</h3>The United States and its allies invaded Iraq in 2003 after the 9/11 attacks in New York to remove Saddam Hussein. US forces occupied the country, helped establish a Shi'ite-led government and fought a prolonged counterinsurgency campaign.&nbsp;American troops left Iraq at the end of 2011 but returned less than three years later after Islamic State captured large areas of the country. US forces then supported Iraqi troops in their fight against the group between 2014 and 2017.&nbsp;Islamic State once controlled around a third of Iraq and killed thousands of people. Hundreds were also filmed being shot at a former base used by the US military.&nbsp;The Iraq War came at a high cost for the United States. Around twice as many Americans died in "Operation Iraqi Freedom" as in the parallel war in Afghanistan, which ended with the US withdrawal in 2021.&nbsp;Washington's military presence in Iraq also brought it into conflict with Tehran and Iran-backed groups. In 2020, the United States killed senior Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in a strike at Baghdad Airport.

After more than a decade of fighting ISIS in Iraq, the US-led coalition has formally concluded its mission following the withdrawal of troops from Erbil.

The United States on Wednesday (Sept. 30) 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. "The orderly departure of Coalition forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base marks the successful conclusion of the military mission that defeated ISIS in Iraq," he said. This marks the end of the US-led coalition's more than decade-long operation against the Islamic State, also known as IS, in Iraq and neighbouring Syria. The group had seized large parts of both countries and carried out massacres and atrocities. Islamic State was defeated in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria in 2019. Coalition forces remained in the region after those defeats to target the group's remaining elements. Also Read: Flydubai hijacking scare: Pilot altercation, two signals, steep plunge, stabbing claims - What we know Iraq marks end of US-led coalition mission Baghdad and Washington agreed in 2024 to wind down the coalition's mission. Its troops then gradually withdrew from bases across Iraq, eventually restricting their presence to the autonomous Kurdistan region. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi described the conclusion of the mission as the beginning of a new phase for the country. "A new phase has begun, defined by Iraq's sovereignty, the strength of its institutions, the readiness of its forces, unity of decision-making, and balanced partnerships with its friends," Zaidi said at a ceremony marking the conclusion of the coalition's mission. From Saddam Hussein to the fight against ISIS The United States and its allies invaded Iraq in 2003 after the 9/11 attacks in New York to remove Saddam Hussein. US forces occupied the country, helped establish a Shi'ite-led government and fought a prolonged counterinsurgency campaign. American troops left Iraq at the end of 2011 but returned less than three years later after Islamic State captured large areas of the country. US forces then supported Iraqi troops in their fight against the group between 2014 and 2017. Islamic State once controlled around a third of Iraq and killed thousands of people. Hundreds were also filmed being shot at a former base used by the US military. The Iraq War came at a high cost for the United States. Around twice as many Americans died in "Operation Iraqi Freedom" as in the parallel war in Afghanistan, which ended with the US withdrawal in 2021. Washington's military presence in Iraq also brought it into conflict with Tehran and Iran-backed groups. In 2020, the United States killed senior Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in a strike at Baghdad Airport.

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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.

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According to a statement from the company operating the airport, the Flydubai plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk “at 9:45 am (0645 GMT), and its captain and copilot were found to have injuries and were transported to hospital”.

<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 over Jordan.&nbsp;“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.<h2>‘Terrorist’ wanted to crash plane</h2>Israel’s far-right national security minister said that the emergency landing of the Tel Aviv-bound plane was due to a “terrorist” who wanted to crash the plane and kill Israelis onboard.“The naive notion that our enemies cherish life and that we should pity them received another reminder this morning in the form of a terrorist who planned to crash a plane and murder the 180 Israelis on board,” Itamar Ben Gvir said in a statement.Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the videos or the claims.

Passengers erupted in cheers and applause as a Flydubai plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia after a hijack scare on board, with footage capturing the tense moment turning into relief.

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.

Passengers erupted in cheers and applause as a Flydubai plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia after a hijack scare on board, with footage capturing the tense moment turning into relief.

Israeli media outlets Channel 12 and Ynet claimed in 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;Also Read: F<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flydubai-hijacking-scare-plane-dipped-as-pilots-fought-stabbing-claims-emerge-1790761298937">lydubai hijacking scare: Pilot altercation, two signals, steep plunge, stabbing claims - What we know</a><h2>Here's what happened on the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight</h2>A Flydubai aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a major emergency after an altercation reportedly broke out between the pilots. An Israeli official said the pilot attempted to hijack the aircraft with the intention of crashing it and attacked his co-pilot, causing the plane to descend sharply. The aircraft initially transmitted Squawk code 7700, the international emergency code for a general emergency, before switching to 7500, which indicates unlawful interference. The aircraft later returned to the 7700 emergency code.&nbsp;Amid the chaos on board, the Boeing 737 MAX diverted and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post a ‘major disaster was narrowly avoided’ after passengers reportedly managed to subdue the pilot. The incident was serious enough to prompt Israel to scramble fighter jets, according to reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz also held an urgent discussion on the situation. Israeli airspace was temporarily closed as authorities responded to the unfolding emergency. However, several key details remain unconfirmed, and there has been no official account from Israeli, Saudi or Emirati authorities establishing whether the incident was an attempted terror attack or a hijacking attempt.<h2>Disclaimer</h2>WION cannot independently verify these claims.

Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation. Reports examine a possible hijacking or terror attack

Israeli media outlets Channel 12 and Ynet claimed in 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. Also Read: Flydubai hijacking scare: Pilot altercation, two signals, steep plunge, stabbing claims - What we know Here's what happened on the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight A Flydubai aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a major emergency after an altercation reportedly broke out between the pilots. An Israeli official said the pilot attempted to hijack the aircraft with the intention of crashing it and attacked his co-pilot, causing the plane to descend sharply. The aircraft initially transmitted Squawk code 7700, the international emergency code for a general emergency, before switching to 7500, which indicates unlawful interference. The aircraft later returned to the 7700 emergency code. Amid the chaos on board, the Boeing 737 MAX diverted and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post a ‘major disaster was narrowly avoided’ after passengers reportedly managed to subdue the pilot. The incident was serious enough to prompt Israel to scramble fighter jets, according to reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz also held an urgent discussion on the situation. Israeli airspace was temporarily closed as authorities responded to the unfolding emergency. However, several key details remain unconfirmed, and there has been no official account from Israeli, Saudi or Emirati authorities establishing whether the incident was an attempted terror attack or a hijacking attempt. Disclaimer WION cannot independently verify these claims.

Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv lands in Saudi Arabia after cockpit altercation, amid reports of a possible hijacking or terror attack

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 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 EU in 2020, becoming the first nation to leave the group, thus ending 47 years of membership.&nbsp;His comments mark a shift from Labour’s 2024 election manifesto, which pledged to "make Brexit work" and ruled out rejoining the EU customs union or single market. Moreover, as a candidate in the Makerfield by-election, Burnham had pledged not to revisit the Brexit . He also clarified that he was not proposing that Britain consider rejoining the EU.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-explosives-petrol-found-near-us-run-military-base-in-uk-as-trump-alleges-foreign-hand-1790706142703">No explosives, petrol found near US-run military base in UK as Trump alleges foreign hand</a>&nbsp;In a speech to the Labour Party conference on Tuesday, Burnham blamed Brexit for weaker control over immigration and the economy. He also said that the current relationship with the EU was “not good enough.” He said he would use a delayed EU summit later this year to set out different options for the future relationship and seek consensus on one of them. Last week, however, he left open the possibility of campaigning at the next general election for a mandate to rejoin.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-arrest-several-under-explosives-act-near-air-base-used-by-us-forces-1790499147624">UK police arrest several under explosives act near air base used by US forces</a>&nbsp;Earlier, former health secretary Wes Streeting said UK should seek to rejoin EU and described Britain's 2016 referendum decision to leave the bloc as “a catastrophic mistake.” Britain formally exited EU in 2020, becoming the first nation to leave the group, thus ending 47 years of membership. "We need a new special relationship with the EU, because Britain's future lies with Europe, and one day — one day — back in the European Union,” Streeting said, according to news agency Reuters.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain could consider rejoining the European Union as part of a review of its long-term relationship with the bloc. He said Brexit had done “more harm than good” while stressing that all options would need to be assessed

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 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 EU in 2020, becoming the first nation to leave the group, thus ending 47 years of membership. His comments mark a shift from Labour’s 2024 election manifesto, which pledged to "make Brexit work" and ruled out rejoining the EU customs union or single market. Moreover, as a candidate in the Makerfield by-election, Burnham had pledged not to revisit the Brexit . He also clarified that he was not proposing that Britain consider rejoining the EU. Also Read: No explosives, petrol found near US-run military base in UK as Trump alleges foreign hand In a speech to the Labour Party conference on Tuesday, Burnham blamed Brexit for weaker control over immigration and the economy. He also said that the current relationship with the EU was “not good enough.” He said he would use a delayed EU summit later this year to set out different options for the future relationship and seek consensus on one of them. Last week, however, he left open the possibility of campaigning at the next general election for a mandate to rejoin. Also Read: UK police arrest several under explosives act near air base used by US forces Earlier, former health secretary Wes Streeting said UK should seek to rejoin EU and described Britain's 2016 referendum decision to leave the bloc as “a catastrophic mistake.” Britain formally exited EU in 2020, becoming the first nation to leave the group, thus ending 47 years of membership. "We need a new special relationship with the EU, because Britain's future lies with Europe, and one day — one day — back in the European Union,” Streeting said, according to news agency Reuters.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain could consider rejoining the European Union as part of a review of its long-term relationship with the bloc. He said Brexit had done “more harm than good” while stressing that all options would need to be assessed

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