The Delhi CJP protest planned for October 10 has prompted major security measures. Police have denied permission for the Jantar Mantar gathering and proposed Delhi Metro restrictions at 57 stations amid demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.   Delhi Police Deny CJP Protest, 57 Metro Stations Face Curbs New Delhi, October 9, 2026: Delhi is preparing for major security restrictions ahead of a planned protest by

Putin Iran peace talks moved into focus after Vladimir Putin told Masoud Pezeshkian that Russia was ready to help end the Middle East conflict. Their meeting also highlighted stronger Tehran ties, stalled US talks, drone claims and wider diplomacy at the CIS meet. Putin pledges Russian support to help end Middle East conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Moscow is ready to use its i

Pakistan denies PAF strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, rejecting reports that its fighter jets joined combat operations. The controversy comes as the Makkah pact deepens Saudi defence cooperation with Pakistan and Turkiye amid escalating missile and drone attacks. Pakistan denies PAF strikes against Yemen’s Houthis Pakistan has rejected reports that its air force is carrying out strikes against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, calli

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified the Yemen conflict, with the group claiming strikes on Riyadh airport, the Rabigh refinery and military sites. Saudi-led forces have answered with Hodeidah strikes and a wider Yemen offensive, while Turkey and Pakistan prepare troop deployment. Riyadh airport Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement said Monday that it launched a large-scale series of missile and drone attacks against targets

The Trump RAF shift came amid security concerns surrounding RAF Fairford, while the B1 move and Fairford risk remain under investigation. Trump also addressed the Russia plague reports, praised the Flavio vote result and reacted as the Brazil runoff approaches. B1 move follows threat concerns US President Donald Trump said on October 5 that American B-1 bombers had been moved from RAF Fairford in Britain after what he described as “som

Turkey Pakistan Saudi troop deployment plans have moved forward after an emergency Riyadh meeting activated practical steps under the Makkah defence pact. The three countries agreed to ensure rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities as Houthi attacks intensify pressure on Saudi security. Rapid Deployment Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye agreed on October 5 to move immediately toward implementing their collective-defence co

Israel has launched an Israel flight security review after the Flydubai attack on FZ1073 raised questions over cockpit security, crew vetting and foreign airlines flying to Ben Gurion Airport. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a broader examination as investigations into the incident continue. Flydubai Attack Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed National Security Council chief Shmuel Ben-Ezra to appoint an examiner to

Yemen's internationally recognised government has launched a Yemen offensive against Houthis as fighting intensifies around Taiz, the Aden road and the Red Sea coast. Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority across the country after major recent Houthi territorial gains. Alimi Plan Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, announced the new military campaign in a televised address on S

A pharmaceutical facility owned by India’s Kusum Group was severely damaged in a Russian drone attack in Sumy, Ukraine. The strike reportedly killed one person and left several others injured. The main building of the plant was largely destroyed in the attack, with preliminary losses estimated at around ₹400 crore. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences over the loss of life and acknowledged the damage caused by the strike. The incident

Smit Machchhar, the Indian Flydubai pilot at the centre of the FZ1073 cockpit incident, has received praise from leaders and passengers after the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia. The captain was injured during the incident but reportedly helped open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and other pilots to intervene. Machchhar has nearly 9,750 flying hours and previously spent about 11 years with SpiceJet.   Who is Smit Machch

Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on September 30, 2026, after a violent cockpit incident on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. Israeli officials alleged the co-pilot stabbed the captain and tried to crash the aircraft, while Flydubai said the cause remains under investigation. Flydubai Flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, after a violent altercation inside th

A Flydubai Dubai Tel Aviv flight emergency landing became a major aviation update after flight FZ1073 diverted to Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk Airport following a reported cockpit incident. The aircraft landed safely, passengers received assistance, and officials confirmed the situation was not a hijacking. A second Flydubai flight was also diverted back to Dubai.   A Flydubai flight operating from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport i

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel has indications its enemies could attempt an attack before the October 27 election, triggering demands from opposition leaders for more information about the threat. Netanyahu did not identify any country or armed group behind the warning. Security briefing Netanyahu made the remarks during a September 29 visit to the Tel Nof air base. In a video released from the base, he

US-Iran peace talks have entered another critical phase as Qatari mediators shuttle messages between Washington and Tehran. Both governments say diplomacy remains possible, but deep disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programme continue to block a broader settlement. Qatar mediation Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been engaging Qatari mediators while US officials hold separate discussions w

India may be considering stricter rules for children using social media, following concerns raised by the Supreme Court about minors’ access to online platforms. The Centre has been asked to examine whether statutory safeguards can be introduced for social media accounts operated by users below 18. Under the proposal being discussed, children below 18 could face restrictions on independently creating social media accounts, with measures such as parental consent and age verificatio

The EU Red Sea naval mission is facing renewed pressure as security risks around Bab al-Mandeb increase and merchant vessels seek more military escorts. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged member states to provide additional ships to Operation Aspides, warning that existing forces are insufficient. Aspides Operation Aspides was launched in 2024 to protect commercial shipping from attacks and other threats in the Red Sea and sur

Russia Ukraine attacks intensified on September 28 as Kyiv, Dnipro and several other cities came under a new wave of drone strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said nine people were killed and more than 80 injured across the country, while Ukraine reported fresh counterstrikes on Russian defence and energy targets. Kyiv strike A jet-pow

Trump Xi Iran talks have again highlighted the limits of Washington’s ability to secure Chinese cooperation over Tehran. The September summit produced agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and international waterways, but no public Chinese commitment to halt oil trade, impose economic pressure or change Beijing’s broader Iran policy. China Iran President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington during Xi’s Se

The latest Iran casualty update shows the Pentagon’s public wounded count rising by 37 service members, taking the recorded total to 861. The additions include Navy and Marine personnel, while the DCAS data does not publicly explain when or how the newly listed injuries occurred. Navy toll rises with 29 sailors added The latest change includes 29 Navy sailors. A Navy official said the sailors

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran does not want its conflict with the United States to continue and remains open to negotiations. His remarks came as Iranian and US officials held talks in New York, although the discussions produced no immediate breakthrough and major disagreements remain. US deal remains possible, Pezeshkian says In an interview aired Thursday, Pezeshkian said di