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Yemen's armed forces say it is conducting strikes against Houthis in Sanaa

Netanyahu invites ‘true hero’ Indian flydubai captain to Israel

Israel’s Prime Minister wants flydubai captain Smit Machchhar (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) to light a flame for Israel’s Independence Day in May 2027.

Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen’s capital, say Houthis

Shattered glass at a hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, following an airstrike on a nearby building on Oct 3.

Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh, witness says

Smoke rises from a fire at the Aramco refinery south of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct 3, 2026.

Aboard the USS George Washington, young sailors adjust to war with Iran

US Navy sailors aboard an MV-22 Osprey travel to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea, September 11, 2026. The aircraft carrier, capable of carrying more than 5,000 personnel, is enforcing a US naval blockade against Iran and providing cover for commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. REUTERS/Ed Ou

Iran executes detainee over January protests, judiciary says

Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests

In 2025, Iran executed at least 1,639 people, the largest number in any year since 1989, according to two non-governmental organisations.

Flydubai attack raises questions about pilot background checks

While background checks may vary for pilots in other parts of the world, experts said they generally follow the US model.

Why were 4 pilots aboard flydubai flight 1073?

Pilots routinely hitch rides on flights they are not operating – a practice known in the industry as “deadheading” – to position themselves where they are needed next.

Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted ‘terrorist’ attack, UAE says

The co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft.

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