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Flight FZ1073 was heading from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport when a fight broke out on the flight deck, according to flydubai. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement that a pilot tried to sabotage the plane's system.

The Pentagon chief announced the creation of a new four-star command to oversee the rollout of autonomous and robotic capabilities in what he called "the fastest peacetime shift in modern military history."

A video released by Netanyahu's office showed the prime minister hugging Hayoun and calling him a hero.

Netanyahu said that even though he was stabbed and seriously injured, Machchhar fought back and opened the cockpit door which helped passengers and other crew members attack the perpetrator.

The White House had said ahead of Xi's visit that Trump was expected to bring up cases of people wrongfully detained in China with the Chinese leader.

Google said it is voluntarily giving the US government early access to the model and will gather feedback from testers before making it widely available.

In a statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said both Indian missions in Saudi Arabia had been following developments related to Captain Machchhar's medical condition.

US President Donald Trump said he spoke to Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday after the pilot of an Israel-bound flight was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot, adding that the motive behind the incident remained unclear.

The aircraft swiftly lost altitude — dropping from 33,000 feet to 17,000 feet (around 10,000 meters to 5,100 meters) in the span of about a minute. It then circled close to the Jordanian border before landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, about an hour later.

flydubai Incident Live Updates: Flight-tracking information showed the aircraft first transmitted squawk code 7700, the internationally recognised code for a general emergency.

Captain Machchhar fought off the co-pilot who allegedly tried to sabotage the plane's systems, saving the lives of as many as 174 passengers.

Preet Pankaj Jain, 31, was taken into custody after police responded to a report of an adult man allegedly stalking a minor in the Medlands Community area on September 24.

The Boeing 737 was cruising at about 34,000 feet when it began its sudden descent around 10:51 IST. Within seconds, the aircraft was dropping at a rate of roughly 23,000 feet per minute before reaching approximately 15,600 feet, as per Flightradar24.

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Flightradar24 said the plane first sent an emergency signal, then a signal for unlawful interference, and then an emergency signal again. The flight descended about 17,400 feet in roughly two minutes before the first emergency signal was transmitted.

Burnham told British broadcasters on Wednesday that British and American officials are carrying out a "complex and serious" investigation into how five men and three vans came to be near the perimeter of RAF Fairford.

Cruising thousands of feet in the air, the flydubai incident revived hijacking fears. The passengers had just one question: is 9/11 happening again?

A regional official briefed on the incident said that a fight broke out in the cockpit and apparently involved pilots.

Burnham, prime minister since July after Labour MPs turfed out Keir Starmer, said in an interview broadcast earlier on Wednesday that rejoining the EU was among the potential answers to the unavoidable question of what Britain's future relationship with Europe could look like.

Blood stains are seen in the cabin and on his face, with passengers guarding the injured pilot in the flydubai plane.

Night time celebrations filled the air as Iraqis observed the start of a four-day holiday.

Israeli passengers tell of the horror onboard the Flydubai flight that was diverted after a pilot was stabbed.

Crowds cheered and waved national flags as two Shahed drones were paraded through Tehran.

Trump says the US may “blow up” Iran or strike a deal, insisting the standoff will end very soon one way or the other.

An amazed US President Donald Trump relayed the story of how an ‘Israeli plumber’ helped land a Flydubai flight.

Cases have more than doubled since August as a dispute with federal health officials over the death count continues.

Mammoth deal has raised questions about corporate consolidation and editorial independence in media.

Democrats criticise bill as lacking 'teeth' and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.

Authorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.

A Russian attack drone crashed into a children’s playground in Kyiv, Ukraine without exploding.

A twice-yearly injection could revolutionise HIV prevention, but who gets access raises bigger questions.

Seven Minnesota judges face ethics complaint after speaking publicly about US president's immigration crackdown.

A replacement Flydubai aircraft has landed in Israel, carrying passengers from the flight on which a pilot was stabbed.

Gunmen attack bus in Homs province hours after a pipeline explosion knocked out three power plants near Damascus.

Israeli attacks on residential areas across Gaza killed at least eight civilians and wounded others on Wednesday

Sarsour’s lawyers say the decision threatens free speech protections and plan to fight the ruling.

Israeli prime minister thanks Captain Smit Machchhar for saving the lives of 174 people on board Tel Aviv bound flight.

FTC investigates AI firms amid concerns over rogue agents and potential threats to humanity within the next decade.

Trump announces voluntary pact on AI, urging companies to self-police amid growing calls for strict safety regulations.

Displaced by war and shut out of formal jobs, young Sudanese are turning to art, small businesses, and entrepeneurship.

Six people smugglers are found guilty of involuntary homicide after 31 migrants died in the English Channel in 2021.

Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after cockpit emergency, as Netanyahu alleges a crash attempt.

Trump said former Fed chair Jerome Powell should resign anyway.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom 'will not hesitate to respond firmly to any threat'.

Norway investigates over $13m in state grants linked to Epstein and top ministers.