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MILITANT ATTACKS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source saysOn a recent flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, a co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft. The co-pilot stabbed the captain during th...02 Oct, 2026, 08.06 PM IST- Flydubai attack was a ‘terrorist act’, UAE official says; praises captain Smit Machchhar for saving flightA UAE official on Friday called the Flydubai Flight FZ1073 cockpit attack a “terrorist act” and praised Indian captain Smit Machchhar, who ...02 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Saudi-led coalition says Houthis targeted power station in MedinaOn Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition announced that Houthis attacked a power distribution station in Medina. This assault resulted in one tr...01 Oct, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
- Flydubai stabbing incident: How a dentist, a plumber and off-duty pilots helped Captain Smit Machchhar bring plane under controlFlyDubai news: During a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot. He managed to open the cockpit doo...01 Oct, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- Indian pilot Smit Machchhar airlifted to Abu Dhabi after Flydubai cockpit attackFlydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot during a mid-air cockpit attack, was airlifted to Abu Dhabi for further tr...01 Oct, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- UAE prosecutor general orders investigation into diverted flydubai flightAn investigation has been ordered by the UAE prosecutor general concerning an incident on flydubai flight FZ1073. The flight from Dubai to ...01 Oct, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Attacker's identity and motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight to Israel escapes disasterAn Omani copilot attacked his captain on a FlyDubai flight from UAE to Israel. This incident led to the plane making a dangerous emergency ...01 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Flydubai pilot called ‘terrorist’ after attempting to crash Israel-bound plane; what we know so farOne of the pilots of an Israel-bound flydubai flight tried to kill his co-pilot before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia ...01 Oct, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- A fight in the cockpit, a plunge from 33,000 feet: Inside the FlyDubai mid-air crisisA pilot on a FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates attacked another pilot during the journey. This incident led to a rapid altitude...01 Oct, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacksSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom...25 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
- Houthis say they attacked Riyadh and Aramco facilities in YanbuOn Thursday, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed to have attacked sensitive targets in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Yanbu. They reported miss...25 Sep, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia issues civil defence alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk; flags 'potential danger'Saudi Arabia’s civil defence authorities on Thursday issued alerts warning of potential danger in Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk, advising ...24 Sep, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
- UK to provide Saudi Arabia defensive air-refuelling support against HouthisThe UK has decided to assist Saudi Arabia's military by providing defensive air-to-air refueling support. This agreement follows a request ...23 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
- US issues security alert for their government employees in Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacksThe United States issued a security alert for its mission in Saudi Arabia. US government employees require special authorization for travel...21 Sep, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
- Turkey signals military support for Saudi Arabia against HouthisTurkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan indicated technical military aid for Saudi Arabia. This support aligns with a recent defense pact inv...21 Sep, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
- India expresses concern over drone attack on Makkah, calls for West Asia peace and stabilityIndia voiced deep concern regarding a recent drone attack near Makkah. Saudi authorities intercepted and destroyed a drone sent by Houthi m...16 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- BRICS Summit 2026: S Jaishankar holds talks with Saudi foreign ministerExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. They discussed the West Asia conflic...13 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
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