WorldPingCaptain Smit Machchhar was injured during a terrorist attack and underwent surgery in a military hospital.
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Read the full report at Times of IndiaThe co-pilot suspected of trying to crash flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was likely not directed by a terrorist group or a nation, Israeli sources told CBS News. For the first time, hero Capt.
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WorldPingAustralian authorities are investigating a flydubai co-pilot's "links to Australia" after he attacked the captain on a Tel Aviv-bound flight.
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WorldPingExports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began…
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The FlyDubai alleged attempted hijacking was likely a lone wolf attack, an early investigation by Israel shows, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis, as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if US attacks.
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WorldPingAn Omani co-pilot attacked the captain of a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. Following the assault, he attempted to crash the aircraft into the Saudi desert.
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