WorldPolice investigate Flydubai co-pilot’s ties to Australia

Australian police and intelligence agencies are investigating the Australia links of Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, accused of attacking the captain with an axe and trying to seize control of a Flydubai flight bound for Israel. Passengers and crew subdued him, allowing a reserve pilot to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-04 17:53Original