FlyDubai Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after cockpit brawl, officials say
The FlyDubai passenger flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an emergency alert was transmitted shortly after takeoff, with the aircraft landing safely in Tabuk. Israeli media and officials cited in the supplied material said the incident stemmed from a fight between the two pilots in the cockpit. The episode briefly raised fears of a hijacking and prompted Israel to scramble warplanes.According to the supplied rows, the flight was operating as FZ1073 and was carrying passengers on a route from the United Arab Emirates to Israel when the alert was sent. Publicly available flight tracking... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones and missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait
Saudi Arabia's coalition said on Saturday that it intercepted two drones launched towards the Riyadh area and two ballistic missiles targeting Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia. The announcement came as the coalition said it was monitoring and tracking missile and drone threats directed at the kingdom. The incident adds to a series of cross-border attacks linked to the Yemen conflict.Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki said air defences shot down the drones and missiles before they reached their targets. The supporting material does not say whether any damage or casualties were caused. It also does not give details on the launch... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
