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• International · 2026-09-30

  Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after co-pilot attacks captain

  A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on 30 September after the co-pilot violently attacked the captain, an incident Israeli officials characterised as an attempted hijacking. A relief crew member regained control and landed the aircraft safely, with passengers subsequently transferred to another flight to Israel. Following the episode, Flydubai suspended all flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv to allow authorities to investigate.

• International · 2026-10-04

  Iranian-linked security incidents strike British airbase and Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

  British counter-terrorism police arrested five men and later a sixth British-Iranian suspect near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism preparations, with UK and US officials indicating strong evidence of Iranian involvement. Days later, a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was violently diverted to Saudi Arabia after its copilot attacked the captain in what Israeli officials characterised as an attempted hijacking.

• International · 2026-09-11

  World commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks

  The United States and cities worldwide held ceremonies on 11 September to commemorate the 25th anniversary of al-Qaeda attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Survivors, families of victims and officials participated in memorial events, though controversy arose over statements President Trump made about his actions on the day of the attacks.

• International · 2026-09-13

  World marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks amid controversy over Trump's remarks

  The United States and cities worldwide held ceremonies on 11 September to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the al-Qaeda attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. The anniversary renewed focus on the long-term health effects experienced by those exposed to toxic dust at Ground Zero, and controversy arose after President Trump made disputed claims about his personal actions on the day of the attacks.

• International · 2026-09-30

  Somali Pirates Kill Five Crew Members Before Puntland Forces Rescue Tanker MT Honour 25

  Somali pirates seized the oil tanker MT Honour 25 on 21 April with 17 crew members aboard, approximately 30 nautical miles off Puntland's coast. During a week-long rescue operation, Puntland Maritime Police Force freed the vessel, though five crew members had already been killed and four injured by the pirates. Officials confirmed this was the first fatal piracy incident in more than a decade off the Somali coast.

• International · 2026-10-01

  Flydubai flight diverted after copilot attacks captain

  A Flydubai aircraft from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the copilot violently attacked the captain in the cockpit. Captain Smit Machchhar was wounded but managed to prevent the attack from becoming a disaster. Passengers subsequently returned safely to Israel.