A passenger who helped restrain the co-pilot and pull up the plane’s steering control said he knew how to stabilise a nose-diving aircraft from watching the TV show ‘Air Crash Investigation’.

The Mumbai-born captain, who has logged nearly 9,750 flying hours, was seriously injured after his co-pilot reportedly attacked him mid-air and attempted to crash the flydubai jet carrying 174 people.

Passengers rushed to the cockpit after the plane plunged more than 14,000 feet in 30 seconds, subduing the co-pilot and allowing a reserve crew to land safely in Saudi Arabia.

Passengers and crew overpowered the co-pilot after he allegedly stabbed the pilot and sent the flydubai jet into a steep descent, allowing a second set of pilots aboard to land safely in Saudi Arabia.

The Flydubai flight diverted to Tabuk after the pilots allegedly got into a physical altercation, triggering emergency signals and a major security response in Israel.

Flooding has caused an estimated $367 million in damage across 24 provinces, while Thai Airways cut flights from Bangkok amid severe staffing and baggage disruptions.

The justices put on hold a lower-court ruling requiring migrants facing third-country deportation to be given notice and a chance to raise fears of persecution or torture.

While the eventual departure of US forces is broadly popular among Iraqis, those who worry about the strength of the Iran-backed groups fear the withdrawal is premature.

US and Iranian officials held separate talks with mediators as Washington and Tehran explored a renewed ceasefire effort, with further negotiations expected to focus on Iran’s seven-day proposal.

White House officials had tempered expectations before the summit, pointing ​out that the leaders would also meet at international forums in Shenzen and Miami before year end.

Two separate shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town left 27 people dead and 26 injured within hours, as police investigated possible turf and business disputes.

Iran says it will make no nuclear concessions even if the US accepts its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Torrential rain flooded roads and homes across Bangkok, forcing thousands into temporary shelters as authorities warned that some areas remained under water despite improving weather.

Tehran says reopening the strategic waterway depends on US acceptance of its conditions, while Washington maintains pressure on Iran as the conflict disrupts global oil flows and regional trade.

The review follows reports that election commissioners questioned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter-list changes that allegedly excluded millions of voters.

Torrential rain floods Bangkok roads, homes and public spaces, prompting authorities to open shelters, deploy the army and urge residents near canals to move to higher ground.

The Houthis said they had fired dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi targets on Thursday, while authorities in Saudi Arabia said they had intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Houthi fighters.

Trump and Xi traded warm rhetoric at a high-profile White House summit, but offered few signs of progress on Taiwan, AI, trade and the Iran war.

Trump-Xi talks in Washington highlight questions over the UN’s influence amid financial strain and global conflicts.

England captain says the NFL is a more realistic option than golf, with a possible MLS move helping him make the transition.