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U.S. Conducts Underground Nuclear Tests to Detect Nuclear Explosions: Collects Ground Vibration Data, Accuses China of Conducting Nuclear Tests
The United States detonated a large underground explosion in Nevada on Wednesday. It did not use a nuclear bomb. Scientists placed powerful chemical explosives and recorded the vibrations and other signals generated by their explosions. The purpose of this experiment was to understand how to detect a country if it detonates a small nuclear explosion underground and tries to hide its signs. This experiment has happened at a time when the United States has previously accused China of trying to conduct secret nuclear tests. In 2020, the United States accused China of conducting such secret tests
'When something happens up there...': Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar's words on cockpit emergencies go viral
Nearly a year before he was stabbed by his co-pilot during a life-threatening cockpit confrontation, Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar had spoken about the importance of discipline, focus, and a trained crew during emergencies. Now, his remarks from a podcast have gone viral after the Flydubai pilot helped bring a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight to safety following the mid-air incident.
Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel amid probe into mid-air pilot altercation
Dubai-based airline flydubai has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Israel following the incident involving flight FZ1073 on Wednesday (September 30). The airline confirmed this, stating the decision was taken in coordination with relevant authorities as an investigation into the incident continues. The suspension is temporary and will remain in place while authorities work to determine what happened during the flight. Flydubai said it is cooperating with the investigation and remains in contact with government authorities, regulators and airport stakeholders.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Afghanistan early Thursday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at 6:59:20 am IST, with the earthquake originating at a considerable depth of 126 kilometres in the Hindu Kush region of the country. The NCS reported the seismic activity in an update shared on X, providing the coordinates and depth of the earthquake. The quake was located at latitude 35.981 degrees North and longitude 68.700 degrees East.
Trump calls Indian pilot 'hero' for saving 174 people on flydubai plane, labels co-pilot 'terrorist'
US President Donald Trump praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a 'hero' for saving 174 people aboard a flydubai plane after he was stabbed by his co-pilot, who allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft. Trump described the attacker as 'perhaps a terrorist or perhaps a whack job.'
'He is a true hero': Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting mid-air catastrophe
An Indian pilot has emerged at the centre of a dramatic mid-air incident after his actions helped prevent a possible disaster aboard a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot during the flight, managed to open the cockpit door despite suffering serious injuries. His action allowed passengers and crew members to enter the cockpit and overpower the attacker.
Helicopter crash in Zimbabwe, 6 killed, including a well-known businessman, Chiwayo, who is considered close to the president, was also on board; Helicopter catches fire after crash
A helicopter carrying 6 people crashed in the Marondera area of Zimbabwe on Wednesday. After the accident, it caught fire. The helicopter was carrying 4 passengers and 2 crew members. All 6 people died in the accident. Among the dead were 43-year-old well-known businessman Wicknell Chiwayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke. Chiwayo was believed to be close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Police and rescue teams have arrived at the scene and are trying to identify the bodies. The helicopter crashed in the Marondera area, about 70 kilometers east of the capital Harare. The police received information a
Israel PM Netanyahu says pilot wanted to crash flydubai plane, being interrogated in Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia had arrested the pilot of a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv after he allegedly stabbed the other pilot and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft. The flight was carrying mostly Israeli passengers. Netanyahu said the passengers intervened during the incident and prevented what he described as a "major disaster".
Israel PM Netanyahu says pilot wanted to crash flydubai plane, being interrogated in Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia had arrested the pilot of a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv after he allegedly stabbed the other pilot and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft. The flight was carrying mostly Israeli passengers. Netanyahu said the passengers intervened during the incident and prevented what he described as a "major disaster".
Hero Indian pilot on flydubai flight prevented 9/11-like terror attack despite stabbing, saved 180 lives
Flydubai Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a violent incident broke out inside the cockpit. An Indian national was the captain who fought with the co-pilot of a flydubai flight after the latter allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, according to Israeli media reports. The pilot has been identified as Smit Machchhar.
RECENT NEWS
- U.S. Conducts Underground Nuclear Tests to Detect Nuclear Explosions: Collects Ground Vibration Data, Accuses China of Conducting Nuclear Tests
- 'When something happens up there...': Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar's words on cockpit emergencies go viral
- Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel amid probe into mid-air pilot altercation
- Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region
- Trump calls Indian pilot 'hero' for saving 174 people on flydubai plane, labels co-pilot 'terrorist'
