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Iran builds fortified underground nuclear site beneath Pickaxe Mountain
The article says Iran is building an underground atomic base beneath Pickaxe Mountain in central Iran, where the granite is said to put it beyond the reach of even advanced American bombs. Satellite imagery reportedly shows large and accelerating construction, raising concerns that Iran is continuing its nuclear ambitions. The site is thought to be…
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Oil exports through Hormuz recover to pre-war levels as supply routes shift
Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to pre-war levels as producers and shipping companies have developed alternative routes, including pipeline transport and ship-to-ship transfers. At least 16.5 million barrels per day left the region in September—matching pre-war averages—compared with just 10.5 million bpd in March during the conflict’s opening weeks. About…
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Passengers subdue attacker who stabbed co-pilot on Dubai–Tel Aviv flight
An attacker stabbed the co-pilot and attempted to seize control of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, causing the aircraft to plunge 17,000 feet. Passengers and crew overpowered him and the plane made an emergency landing safely in Saudi Arabia with over 170 people aboard. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims investigations…
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Indian pilot stabbed on Tel Aviv-bound flight praised for averting disaster
An Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was stabbed by another pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv on Wednesday and has been praised internationally for preventing a potential catastrophe. The attack forced the aircraft to divert to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia, where Machchhar was hospitalised but is reported to be in good health…
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Russian Official Threatens Nuclear Strikes Against European Nations Supporting Ukraine
Sergei Karaganov, a prominent Russian foreign policy strategist, has issued threats of nuclear strikes against European countries if they continue providing military and financial support to Ukraine. The threat reflects
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Russia threatens Europe with nuclear strikes; Iran rejects terror claims
Russia has threatened nuclear strikes against European nations if they continue supporting Ukraine. Iran has rejected claims linking it to a suspected terrorism incident near RAF Fairford.
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Flydubai cockpit stabbing renews debate over flight security safeguards
Passengers and crew on flydubai flight FZ 1073 intervened after a co-pilot stabbed the captain and apparently tried to crash the plane. The captain survived and the aircraft landed safely; the incident has renewed debate about cockpit doors that pilots can lock against people outside, including other crew. Experts say the system was designed to…
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Iran denies RAF Fairford terror link as Putin presses Ukraine invasion
Iran denies involvement in suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford as Putin shows no sign of stepping back from Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Women comprise just 16 per cent of the UK cybersecurity workforce.
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Iran rejects Burnham’s claim of Iranian link to RAF Fairford incident
Iran has denied involvement in a suspected terrorism incident near RAF Fairford, after Andy Burnham said there were “strong indications” it had played a part. The exchange matters because investigators are examining possible links to Iran while the base has been used by US bombers launching strikes against the country. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Hijack hero who pulled jet out of death plunge learned how to fly by watching plane documentary and describes how he put ‘terrorist’ in a headlock
Passengers on a Flydubai flight subdued a pilot who had allegedly stabbed his co-pilot and tried to seize control of the aircraft. Israeli passenger Yaniv Hayoun, who had no flying experience, entered the cockpit, restrained the pilot and briefly pulled back the controls as the jet plunged, helping avert a potential disaster. Hayoun said the…