The 20:00 report · 30.9.2026
The return of Flydubai passengers to Israel from Saudi Arabia concludes tense hours and a complex security operation following the airborne incident. Meanwhile, US financial markets reacted with relief to encouraging inflation figures, as major global energy developments unfolded in Alaska and Kenya.
Wall Street Gains and Dollar Retreats Following Softer Inflation Data
Major Wall Street indices traded higher toward the end of September and the US dollar retreated, following lower-than-expected inflation data that eased concerns over further interest rate hikes in the United States. Earlier reports showed that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, recorded annual core inflation of 3.0% in August—below Dow Jones expectations of 3.3% for core and 3.7% headline—while second-quarter economic growth stood at 2.2% and gold prices surged to a daily high. The cooling pace of price increases calmed investors and positioned New York markets for a solid monthly finish, with market participants now watching how the slower inflation trajectory will influence upcoming Federal Reserve rate decisions.
Flydubai Relief Flight from Saudi Arabia Lands in Israel
The rescue flight from Saudi Arabia carrying 174 Flydubai passengers landed at Ben Gurion Airport, bringing an end to an anxious twelve-hour stay in Tabuk. Among the arrivals were the passengers who overpowered the Omani co-pilot inside the cockpit, including Bark Leumi underwriting CEO Zvika Mans. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the incident was an attempted jihadist attack to crash the airliner thwarted mid-air, though defense officials subsequently clarified that Israel held no advance concrete intelligence. The ordeal, which involved reports of a stabbing and injuries to both the captain and co-pilot, reached its immediate resolution with the safe repatriation of the travelers, while Saudi authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances.
With Mossad Approval, Flydubai Passengers Board Relief Flight in Saudi Arabia
Shortly before taking off for Israel, all Israeli passengers from the Flydubai flight boarded the rescue aircraft at the airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after initially refusing to do so. The impasse was resolved following security screening by the Mossad, which vetted and cleared the replacement flight crew. The passengers' initial reluctance stemmed from uncertainty and the harrowing events on the original flight, during which the plane plunged roughly 20,000 feet and broadcast an unlawful interference emergency code amid an airborne struggle and suspected nationalist motives under review in Jerusalem. The Mossad's clearance proved pivotal in breaking the stalemate on the ground and executing the evacuation from Saudi soil.
Trump Expected to Announce $54 Billion South Korean Investment in Alaska LNG
US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a massive $54 billion South Korean investment in the Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. According to reports from Reuters and Modern Diplomacy, the official announcement is slated to advance the major energy venture in the northern state, though specific contract terms, participating corporate entities, and exact timing have not yet been disclosed. The planned initiative represents an enormous influx of foreign capital into the American energy sector, potentially bolstering Alaska's industrial infrastructure and deepening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation between Washington and Seoul in natural gas development.
Kenya Breaks Ground on $16B Dangote Oil Refinery
Kenya has commenced construction on a major new crude oil refinery marked by an official groundbreaking ceremony, in a project estimated at roughly $16 billion. The vast infrastructure initiative, spearheaded by the Dangote Group, was welcomed by several African heads of state, although details regarding its targeted completion timeline, precise location, and refining capacity remain unannounced. The establishment of the refinery represents a significant development for East Africa's energy sector, serving as an ambitious move to expand continental processing capabilities and alleviate dependence on refined fuel imports.
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