US Marine arrested in Japan for murder
Lance Cpl Devin Jacob Ballard, a 20-year-old US Marine stationed at Futenma Air Station, was arrested in Naha, Okinawa, on suspicion of murdering 39-year-old Anna Yagi at a hotel and taking her wallet and backpack.
Australia investigates co-pilot's time after alleged cockpit attack
Australian security agencies are investigating flydubai co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami due to his two-year residency in Australia as a student, following allegations that he attempted to hijack an Israel-bound flight.
British Police Investigate Iran-Linked Attack Near US Air Base
Five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near RAF Fairford, a U.S.-operated air force base in England, after a farmer reported seeing "masked men" early on Sunday.
US Coast Guard searches for missing air ambulance
The US Coast Guard is searching for a Canadian-registered Gulfstream G-100 air ambulance jet that lost contact with the FAA early on Saturday morning during a medical evacuation flight from Bermuda to Boston.
Israeli Tourists Rescued Amid Renewed Fighting in Ethiopia
45 Israeli tourists were rescued from Ethiopia's Tigray region through the combined efforts of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Israeli Embassy, and Ethiopian authorities.
Kyiv bridges hit by Russian drones amid German visit
Two people were injured when the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge in Kyiv was struck by a Russian drone on Sunday morning.
Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe
A Flydubai co-pilot, identified as Omani national Hammam Al-hammami, attacked Captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe inside the cockpit during flight FZ1073 on September 30, 2026.
Israel-bound flight diverted after pilots fight
A Flydubai flight (FZ1073) from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on September 30, 2026, after an altercation in the flight deck, initially feared to be a hijacking, and the aircraft transmitted 7500, the international code for unlawful interference.
Iran downplays role in Houthi Yemen victories
Iran is downplaying its alleged links with the Houthis in Yemen, and the extent of these connections is being questioned.
Philippines Arrests 244 Foreign Workers in Scam Crackdown
Philippines authorities arrested 244 foreign workers in Mindanao on Friday (Oct 2) in an online scam crackdown.
Flydubai Captain Recounts Hijacking Attempt to Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with flydubai Capt. Smit Machchhar on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and invited him to Israel as a guest of honor.
RAF Fairford investigation: Five men bailed
Five British men in their 20s from London were arrested on Sunday, September 27, 2026, near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses, and subsequently released on bail.
Man catches child falling from balcony in Egypt
A man in Egypt caught a child who fell from a second-floor balcony.
Mystery co-pilot behind Flydubai attack identified
The co-pilot of Flydubai Flight 1073 has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani national.
UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident
A 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster, London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
Rubio orders Iranian UN delegation to leave US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran's UN General Assembly delegation to leave the United States immediately on Monday.
Rubio claims foreign actor behind RAF Fairford plot
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed foreign actor involvement in a foiled bomb plot targeting the UK’s RAF Fairford airbase.
Trump-Xi Summit: Tangible Outcomes Needed for Truce
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., from Wednesday to Friday, September 25, 2026, including a state dinner and a visit to the National Archives.
Syria condemns Israel's 'violations' of its sovereignty
Syria condemned Israel’s continued “violations” of Syrian territory, as reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Six men guilty of manslaughter in Channel crossing deaths
A court in Paris found six men guilty of manslaughter in connection with the deadliest small boat Channel crossing in 2021, which resulted in the deaths of at least 27, and possibly 31, migrants.