Smit Machchhar, the hero Flydubai captain who fought off a savage attack by his copilot, kept fighting because he could not “let everybody else die,” he said in his first public remarks since Wednesday’s suspected hijacking attempt.
Month: October 2026
World News Oct 2, 2026Ethiopia Expels Egyptian Diplomatic Staff Member as Regional Tensions Escalate
Ethiopia has declared Egyptian diplomatic staff member Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman persona non grata, adding a new dimension to the rapidly deteriorating diplomatic environment surrounding the country.
Earth Changes Oct 2, 2026World War 3 Watch: The Squeeze on Iran: A Third Carrier, a Blockade and an Offer on Nuclear Inspectors
Eight months into the war, the United States is adding pressure on Iran on three fronts at once: more ships, a naval blockade, and new sanctions.
Consumer Rights Oct 2, 2026Craven County sheriff warns of scam calls posing as deputies
Craven County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam in which callers pose as sheriff’s deputies and use official office phone numbers to appear legitimate.
World News Oct 2, 2026African Union urges de-escalation amid tension between Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt
The African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from actions or statements that could worsen tensions and undermine regional peace and stability.
Earth Changes Oct 2, 2026World War 3 Watch: Talks End, a Third Carrier Heads to the Middle East, and What the Footage Shows
Secretary of State Marco Rubio abruptly ended talks and ordered the Iranian delegation to leave the U.S., an official confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Black News Oct 2, 2026Nicodemus KS Farmer’s Family Still Awaits Pigford Payout
Bernard Bates farmed 950 acres in Nicodemus, Kansas, and helped bring one of the largest civil rights cases in American history against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Economics Oct 2, 2026Fuel Price Watch — Evening, October 01, 2026: Diesel $6.39, Regular $4.41
Evening update — national averages: regular $4.41, mid-grade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.39, WTI crude $96.16/bbl — plus what’s actually driving prices and real, cited ways to cut your own fuel costs.