Australia probes flydubai co-pilot's links to the country
Australian counterterrorism police are investigating the flydubai co-pilot's links to Australia, where sources say he studied, as Israel orders a flight security review.
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Why French high school students are blockading their schools
Over 5,000 people have been arrested as French teenagers blockade their schools over teacher shortages, long days and poor conditions. Here is what is driving it.
Yemen launches major offensive to retake Houthi territory
Yemen's Saudi-backed President Rashad al-Alimi announced a major military operation against the Houthis, who say they hit Aramco sites in Riyadh and Khurais.
Makkah pact ministers meet in Riyadh over Houthi attacks
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye's foreign and defence chiefs meet in Riyadh on Monday under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to discuss Houthi attacks.
Israel has killed over 800 Palestinian teachers, ministry says
Israel has killed more than 800 Palestinian teachers and injured over 3,300 since October 2023, the Palestinian Education Ministry said ahead of World Teachers' Day.
UK Green Party votes to define Zionism as racism
Britain's Green Party voted 1,022 to 813 to treat Zionism as racism and back a single democratic Palestinian state, drawing anger from Israel and Jewish groups.
Trump names spy chief Jay Clayton to lead new AI task force
Trump named intelligence chief Jay Clayton to head a new AI task force, as a former OpenAI safety expert warned the industry is not being 'nearly careful enough'.
US Marine arrested over murder of Japanese woman in Okinawa
A 20-year-old US Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a Japanese woman in a Naha hotel, and Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi lodged a protest with Washington.
Injured MT Honour sailors and remains of three crew head home
Four Pakistani sailors injured in the MT Honour 25 rescue and the remains of three crewmates killed by Somali pirates are due in Karachi on Sunday evening.
UAE says flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in terror bid
UAE prosecutors say the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 to Tel Aviv tried to carry out a terrorist act, attacking the Indian captain with the cockpit axe.
Houthis claim strike on Riyadh refinery after Madina attack
Houthis said they hit an Aramco oil facility near Riyadh with missiles and drones, days after a drone attack on a power station serving the Prophet's Mosque.
Pakistan rejects India's 'internal matter' claim on Kashmir at UN
Pakistan told a UN General Assembly committee that Kashmir is a disputed territory whose status must be decided by its people, rejecting India's claim.
Trump says Iran war will end 'very soon' as tankers are hit
Trump said the Iran war would end 'very soon, probably right after the midterms', as two tankers were struck near Hormuz and Iran kept the strait closed.