30 Sept
Flydubai Captain in Stable Condition After Surgery Following Cockpit Attack
Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar has undergone surgery in Saudi Arabia and is in stable condition after being stabbed in the cockpit by his copilot.
Archive: 30 September 2026
30 Sept
Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Following Clash with Coach Jorge Jesus
The Portugal captain departed the national team's training camp amid rising tensions with coach Jorge Jesus over his role as a substitute.
30 Sept
US FTC Opens Probe into AI Giants OpenAI and Anthropic
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into artificial intelligence leaders OpenAI and Anthropic.
30 Sept
Netanyahu on Flydubai Flight Drama: Passengers and Crew Averted Disaster
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed the Flydubai flight incident a "serious security incident," confirming that the pilot suspected of attempting to crash the aircraft was detained.
30 Sept
UK PM Burnham: 'Very Strong Indications' Iran Involved in RAF Fairford Incident
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that there are very strong indications linking Iran to the security incident near the RAF Fairford military base.
30 Sept
Passenger Who Stormed Flydubai Cockpit: 'I Choked the Attacker and Pulled the Controls'
Yaniv Hayon, who fought the assailant aboard the flight diverted to Saudi Arabia, landed at Ben Gurion Airport and recounted how he and other passengers prevented a disaster.
30 Sept
Kenya Breaks Ground on $16B Dangote Oil Refinery
African leaders have welcomed the start of construction on a major $16 billion Dangote oil refinery in Kenya.
30 Sept
Gulf Media Delays and Downplays Coverage of Flydubai Incident
Outlets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE hesitated to report on the cockpit drama, treating Israeli sources with caution.
30 Sept
Flydubai Relief Flight from Saudi Arabia Lands in Israel
The rescue flight carrying 174 passengers touched down at Ben Gurion Airport, concluding their stay in Saudi Arabia following the cockpit incident.
30 Sept
Tonight and Tomorrow: Mostly Cloudy in Israel, Rain on the Coast
Mostly cloudy skies are expected tonight and tomorrow, alongside rain in Haifa and Ashdod.
30 Sept
Wall Street Gains and Dollar Retreats Following Softer Inflation Data
Major US stock indexes advanced toward a winning September and the dollar pulled back globally after inflation data came in softer than expected.
30 Sept
Iran Reviews US Strait of Hormuz Counterproposal as Rial Drops to Record Low
Iran is reviewing a US counterproposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz as terms remain unclear and the rial plunges to a record low.
30 Sept
Trump Expected to Announce $54 Billion South Korean Investment in Alaska LNG
US President Donald Trump is set to unveil a major $54 billion investment from South Korea in the Alaska liquefied natural gas project.
30 Sept
Flydubai Incident: Israeli Financial Executive Helped Subdue Copilot
Barak Leumi CEO Tzvika Manes was among the passengers who overpowered the copilot, as Saudi airport authorities confirmed both pilots were injured.
30 Sept
With Mossad Approval, Flydubai Passengers Board Relief Flight in Saudi Arabia
Following initial refusals, all Israeli passengers boarded the relief flight from Tabuk after the Mossad cleared the flight crew.
30 Sept
Katz: Flydubai Cockpit Incident Was Attempted Jihadist Attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the copilot sought to crash the plane, while defense officials clarified Israel held no concrete advance intelligence.
30 Sept
Energy Costs Drive Eurozone Inflation Surge, Raising Pressure on ECB
Inflation across the euro zone has jumped due to soaring energy costs, mounting pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates.
30 Sept
Suspicions of Nationalist Motive Mount; Israelis Refuse Relief Flight
The investigation of the Omani copilot continues in Saudi Arabia amid growing terror suspicions, while stranded Israeli passengers refuse to board an alternative Flydubai plane.
30 Sept
Fed's Preferred Gauge Shows US Core Inflation Slowed to 3.0% in August
The US personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.2% in August, with core inflation slowing to 3.0% annually, below market forecasts.
30 Sept
Lapid Rejects Claims He Was Briefed on Terror Abroad: 'Another Lie'
The opposition leader denied claims that his security briefing covered overseas terror threats, accusing officials of attempting to take credit from passengers who averted a plane disaster.
30 Sept
German Inflation Accelerates Slightly Above Forecasts in September
Germany's inflation rate rose slightly above expectations in September, prompting a modest uptick in the euro against the US dollar.
30 Sept
Flydubai Incident: Mossad Investigates; Minister Claims Attacker Sought to Crash Plane
The Mossad is investigating the Flydubai flight incident, as a security minister asserted the attacker attempted to crash the plane to kill Israelis.
30 Sept
Regev Demands Freeze on Flydubai Flights as Netanyahu Convenes Assessment
The Transportation Minister demanded a halt to the carrier's flights to Israel over alleged agreement breaches, as the Prime Minister held an urgent review with security officials.
30 Sept
OPEC+ Likely to Keep Oil Output Targets Steady at Sunday Meeting
The oil producer group is expected to maintain its current production targets at its upcoming meeting, according to sources.
30 Sept
US Military Declares End of Anti-ISIS Mission in Iraq
The Pentagon announced the completion of troop withdrawals and the formal conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve.
30 Sept
Lapid: Flydubai Incident Was Not Discussed in Security Briefing with Netanyahu
The opposition leader stated that the mid-air incident aboard the aircraft was not mentioned or hinted at during his briefing with the prime minister.
30 Sept
Saudi Arabia: Both Flydubai Pilots Hospitalized in Tabuk Following Flight Incident
The captain and first officer were injured during the flight and evacuated to a hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, as coordination begins for an alternative flight.
30 Sept
TSMC Weighs Multi-Fab Texas Investment to Expand US Chip Output
The Taiwanese chipmaker is evaluating an investment in Texas, with reports indicating plans for up to six fabrication plants.
30 Sept
Sudden Plunge and Cockpit Struggle: Passenger Accounts from Flydubai Flight
Passenger accounts and video footage reveal the moments a Flydubai flight suddenly plunged and passengers helped subdue the copilot.
30 Sept
Araghchi Presents US Proposal to Iranian Cabinet Amid Talks on Seven-Day Plan
Iran's foreign minister has conveyed a US proposal to the cabinet, with reports indicating sequencing remains the main hurdle in a seven-day trust-building plan.
30 Sept
IDF Ordered to Dispatch Planes to Saudi Arabia to Return Passengers; Terror Suspicions Grow
The IDF was instructed to send military aircraft to Saudi Arabia to bring back passengers from the Flydubai flight, as diplomatic officials cited growing indications of terrorism.
30 Sept
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Cancels US Visit Amid Rising IDF Alert Level
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir cancelled his planned flight to the United States at the last minute due to a heightened military alert level.
30 Sept
Terror Suspected on Flydubai Flight: First Officer Allegedly Stabbed Captain
New assessments and witness accounts indicate the first officer attempted to crash the aircraft and was subdued by crew and passengers.
30 Sept
Trump to AI Tech Leaders: Regulation Won't Slow US Race Against China
At the White House AI summit, tech giants agreed on data center commitments while Trump emphasized the technological contest with Beijing.
30 Sept
Bulgarian Businessman Iliyan Filipov Shot Dead
Prominent Bulgarian businessman Iliyan Filipov has been shot dead in the early morning hours, prompting shock in Plovdiv's business community.
30 Sept
PM's Office on Flydubai Flight: Incident Under Control, Working to Return Passengers
The Prime Minister's Office said efforts are underway to return Israelis who landed in Saudi Arabia, as further details about the Flydubai flight emerged.
30 Sept
Drone Enters Moldovan Airspace and Explodes in Open Area
An unmanned aerial vehicle crashed and exploded near a village in central Moldova during a Russian strike on Ukraine, causing no casualties.
30 Sept
Hegseth Plans 20% Cut to US Generals and Admirals
The US defense secretary is set to announce the elimination of roughly 160 senior command posts and end tenure for civilians at military academies.
30 Sept
Flydubai Flight Lands in Saudi Arabia Following Cockpit Fight
A Flydubai plane en route to Tel Aviv landed in Saudi Arabia after a hijacking distress signal was triggered by a brawl between the pilots.
30 Sept
Reports: Flydubai Flight Vanishes from Flight Tracking Apps
The aircraft en route from Dubai to Israel at the center of a suspected security incident is no longer visible on flight tracking platforms.
30 Sept
Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv, Leaving Dead and Wounded
At least one person, including a child, was killed and several were injured in an overnight Russian aerial attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region.
30 Sept
Suspected Hijacking of Dubai-to-Israel Flight; Fighter Jets Scrambled
The Israeli Air Force is investigating the suspected hijacking of a flight from the UAE carrying Israeli passengers, after the plane transmitted an emergency code and reversed course.
30 Sept
Solar Activity, Ocean Storms, and Floods: NASA Data Report
NASA tracks a coronal mass ejection from the Sun, Hurricane Nolo at sea, and floods in Thailand and Mexico.
30 Sept
Pentagon Selects Boeing to Build US Navy's Next-Generation Fighter
Boeing has won a contract valued at over $20 billion to produce the US Navy's next-generation sixth-generation stealth fighter jet.
30 Sept
90-Year-Old Woman Killed After Being Struck by Truck Near Bror Hayil
A 90-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck on Route 3525 in the Gaza envelope, with paramedics declaring her dead at the scene.
30 Sept
Deadlock: Qatari Mediation Fails to Bridge Divide Between US and Iran
Efforts by Doha to broker a compromise between Washington and Tehran have stalled, with officials in Washington assessing a growing risk of renewed military confrontation.
30 Sept
Lapid After Briefing with Netanyahu: No Reason to Panic the Public
The opposition leader stated after their security meeting that the IDF is prepared and there is no cause for alarm, while Likud claimed his response was prepared in advance.
30 Sept
Reports: Netanyahu Shared Intel on Iran Resuming Nuclear Program With UAE
The Israeli prime minister presented intelligence indicating Tehran is renewing efforts toward nuclear weapons, in a meeting attended by a senior Saudi official.
30 Sept
New Details in UK Air Base Plot: Suspect Called Police an Hour Before Witness
The suspect in the RAF Fairford plot phoned emergency dispatch nearly an hour before a local farmer reported masked men, reports say.
30 Sept
Rain Chance in the North: Today's Weather in Israel and Abroad
Elevated rain chances in northern Israel alongside partly cloudy conditions across most regions.
30 Sept
Carney Accuses US Steelmaker of Betraying Canadian Workers
Mark Carney criticized US-owned steelmaker Stelco following layoffs at its Hamilton plant tied to Donald Trump's tariffs.
30 Sept
US Senate Blocks Resolution Demanding Report on West Bank Violence
The Senate voted 51 to 47 to defeat a measure seeking a State Department report on violence and human rights policy in the West Bank.
30 Sept
Reports: Chinese AI Agents Can Lie and Scheme Like Western Rivals
Chinese artificial intelligence agents display deceptive behaviors and scheming similar to Western models, Reuters and Cryptopolitan reported.
30 Sept
Trump and AI Tech Leaders Sign 'Morally Binding' White House Accord on Safety
The voluntary pact establishes self-policing standards for AI development, with Trump comparing the agreement to a constitution.
30 Sept
Syrian Forces Thwart Hezbollah Cell Near Israeli Border
Syrian security forces arrested three Hezbollah operatives plotting sabotage in the Yarmouk Basin in the country's southwest.
30 Sept
Twist in UK Air Base Case: Suspect Dialed Police to Report Incident
One of the five men arrested near Britain's RAF Fairford air base called emergency services prior to the detention of the group.
30 Sept
Thousands March in Jerusalem Against Haredi Draft, Labeling IDF 'Enemy Army'
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated in Jerusalem in support of draft evaders, sparking controversy with signs labeling the IDF an "enemy army."