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A flight bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals following a fight between the pilots rather than a hijacking, an Israeli official said on Wednesday. Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted over Jordanian airspace towards Saudi Arabia, transmitting a general emergency signal before transmitting another emergency signal that indicated a possible unlawful interference several minutes later, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24. The aircraft’s data appeared to show that it had suddenly and rapidly descended by nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds before the first emergency signal, Flightradar24 said. The Boeing 737 plane then again transmitted the general emergency signal before landing at Tabuk airport in northwestern Saudi Arabia, the website said.The incident was not believed to have been a hijacking, a spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister’s office said.An airline spokesperson said the flydubai flight experienced an “incident” en route to Tel Aviv and diverted to Tabuk, where it landed safely. All passengers were safe and accounted for, the spokesperson said, without providing any further details. Several Israeli media reported that a fight had broken out between the plane’s pilots, reportedly causing a distress signal to be activated.Israel’s Kan public broadcaster and Channel 12 reported that the Israeli military had scrambled fighter jets after fears of a possible hijacking — with the hypothesis later dismissed. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the premier had held consultations on the matter and was “monitoring developments”. “The incident is under control, and all measures are currently being deployed in order to return the Israeli passengers safely to Israel,” a statement said. Neither the airline nor the authorities of the countries involved have provided details on what happened on board the flight.Contacted by AFP, the Israeli military said it was “checking” the reports. Bloodied T-shirt Israeli media, citing anonymous sources, reported that the passengers on board had stepped in to separate the pilots during their altercation, publishing photos of a passenger with a bloodied T-shirt. Channel 12 reported that authorities were investigating whether or not one of the pilots had attempted a possible suicide by trying to crash the plane, with the other pilot apparently intervening to prevent the crash.It was not immediately possible to verify the reports. According to data from the Flightradar website, the aircraft suddenly lost altitude during the flight, dropping from nearly 34,000 feet at 05:21 GMT to less than 17,000 feet at 05:22 GMT. The incident comes as tensions are high across the Middle East, amid the regional war that erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.It also comes just ahead of close-fought Israeli elections due to be held at the end of October. On Tuesday, Netanyahu said there were “indications” that Israel’s enemies could try to attack ahead of elections, and was accused of “fear-mongering” by the opposition chief. Source link
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the world is going through the “most dangerous nuclear moment since the end of the Cold War,” with nuclear arsenals undergoing expansions and modernizations and advances in technology increasing the odds of mistake and miscalculation.The statements of the UN Secretary-General came during the plenary meeting of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, in New York.The meeting aims to raise awareness of the threat posed by nuclear weapons and to contribute to mobilizing efforts to establish a world free of such weapons.Guterres expressed his concerns regarding the expiration of the New START Treaty earlier this year, as well as the inability of the eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to reach consensus on a substantive outcome.”Just when they are most needed, the safeguards built over decades to contain these dangers are breaking down,” the UN chief said.He noted that the United Nations Disarmament Commission once again completed its three-year cycle without substantive recommendations.”These are not simply diplomatic disappointments – they are warning signals. And the lights are flashing red. Rising risks and crumbling guardrails are a one-way ticket to disaster,” Guterres stressed.He urged the United States and the Russian Federation to negotiate a successor framework to New START, stressing that it is beyond time to bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty into force.”Humanity has lived under the nuclear shadow for more than eight decades. We must ensure that future generations do not. Let’s choose a future free from nuclear weapons,” he said.For his part, General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman said the global stockpile has reached more than 12,000 nuclear warheads, compared with a peak of about 70,000 warheads in 1986.He stressed that particularly alarming is that between 2,100 and 2,200 nuclear warheads are placed on high operational alert on ballistic missiles, capable of being launched at extremely short notice, adding that for the first time since the end of the Cold War, the global nuclear stockpile is expected to grow again, as new and more advanced warheads enter arsenals faster than retired ones are dismantled.He noted that since Feb. 5, 2026, the New START Treaty has expired without a new treaty, warning that “for the first time since 1972, there are no binding limits imposed on strategic nuclear arsenals.” Related Story Source link
Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Doha Chapter participated in the ‘Drops of Hope’ Blood Donation Drive at Aster Medical Centre on July 17, reaffirming the Chapter’s commitment to community service through voluntary blood donation. Source link
FIFA announced today imposing sanctions against several players involved in the violence that followed the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, which ended with Argentina losing to Spain 1-0. In a statement, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee revealed that it had suspended Argentine players Leandro Paredes for 10 international matches and fined him USD 90,000, Nahuel Molina for seven matches and fined him USD 90,000, Thiago Almada for one match and fined him USD 30,000, and team administrator Roberto Ayala for three matches and fined him USD 30,000. Spanish player Pablo Martin Paes Gavira, known as “Gavi,” was also suspended for one match and fined USD 30,000. The Argentine Football Association was also fined USD 321,000 for violating FIFA’s disciplinary rules regarding the use of a sporting event for unsportsmanlike conduct, team misconduct, and discriminatory chants and gestures by its fans. However, the association announced it would appeal the suspensions and fines. The chaos erupted when Leandro Paredes grabbed Spanish player Gavi by the neck and pulled him to the ground while holding his shirt, sparking a brawl between players of the two teams. Related Story Source link
The Supreme Elite Lady Eagles Club (SELEC) celebrated its first founding anniversary with a spirited Ultimate Bowling Showdown, uniting 195 participants from across the Filipino community in Qatar. The event was not only a competition but a vibrant display of camaraderie, service, and shared purpose. SELEC president Mildred B Ngoaban expressed heartfelt gratitude to the members who organised the event and extended appreciation to partner organisations — the TFOE-PE Qatar Region, the Supreme Elite Eagles Club, and the Qatar Knights Elite Eagles Club — for their steadfast leadership and support since SELEC’s inception. She also acknowledged the wider Filipino community for its unwavering encouragement of SELEC’s initiatives. The anniversary celebration highlighted SELEC’s guiding vision through its resonant tagline: “Empowering Women, Leading with Purpose, Uniting for Legacy.” The bowling showdown became more than a sporting event; it was a symbolic gathering that reinforced SELEC’s mission of empowerment and unity. With laughter, friendly competition and shared victories, the occasion underscored the club’s growing role in strengthening bonds within the Filipino community in Qatar. Related Story Source link
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