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The Flydubai co-pilot had been planning the attack even before joining the airline — Reuters

The Omani pilot detained after attacking the captain of flight FZ1073 had planned to hijack and crash the aircraft even before working for flydubai. The UAE called the incident a terrorist attack.

News of the World • October 5, 10:05 AM • 8008 views
OPEC+ agreed not to change oil production targets in November

OPEC+ has agreed in principle not to change its November production targets. Due to the war, exports from the Persian Gulf countries have fallen to 60–80% of normal levels.

Economy • October 4, 12:09 PM • 10393 views
The UAE Prosecutor's Office officially called the incident on a Flydubai flight an attempted terrorist attack

The United Arab Emirates Prosecutor's Office said that the incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, which was bound for Israel, was an attempted terrorist attack.

News of the World • October 3, 12:18 PM • 7354 views
A Flydubai passenger told Netanyahu how he saved a plane from an Israeli 9/11

The passenger rushed into the cockpit after the pilot was attacked and helped level the aircraft. The media speculate that the attacker was planning a terrorist attack following the September 11 scenario.

Crimes and emergencies • October 1, 01:59 AM • 26490 views
The Flydubai pilot who stabbed his colleague intended to crash the plane — Netanyahu

A Flydubai pilot injured a colleague on board and apparently tried to bring down the plane. Passengers and crew stopped him, after which the plane landed\rin Saudi Arabia.

Crimes and emergencies • September 30, 04:00 PM • 11706 views
Flydubai incident: Ukrainian and Russian pilots were indeed on board and helped land the plane — media

The pilots from Ukraine and Russia, who were traveling as passengers, helped land the plane after the co-pilot attacked the captain. The flight landed in Saudi Arabia.

Crimes and emergencies • September 30, 12:30 PM • 29654 views
Incident aboard Flydubai aircraft: Media learned that one pilot was of Omani origin and the other EmiratiVideo

Flydubai aircraft makes an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an incident involving the pilots. Passengers, including pilots, prevented the hijacking of the controls.

News of the World • September 30, 10:07 AM • 25368 views
In Oman, tourists sat on a sea turtle that was trying to crawl to the water — the reaction was swift

The tourists sat on a sea turtle and held its hatchlings, filming it. After the incident gained widespread attention, they apologized, and police stopped them at the airport.

Society • September 28, 08:22 AM • 16199 views
The Houthis said they would not attack U.S. ships in the Red Sea

The Houthis said they would not attack American ships in the Red Sea. They will continue military operations against Saudi Arabia.

News of the World • September 20, 10:38 PM • 5309 views
World oil prices are falling amid Saudi Arabia’s efforts to resume exports

Brent fell to $104, while WTI fell to $101. 20 per barrel. Saudi Arabia is resuming exports, but risks in the Strait of Hormuz remain.

Economy • September 18, 05:33 AM • 8328 views
Iranian strikes caused the United States $3.7 billion in equipment losses, with nearly 60 aircraft damaged – photos have emergedPhoto

Photos showed the destruction of American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The strikes hit U.S. facilities in eight countries.

News of the World • September 16, 04:30 AM • 8270 views
An Iranian vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz; one person was killed - CNN

Iranian media reported a strike on a commercial vessel near Qeshm Island. One person was reportedly killed and four injured.

News of the World • September 15, 06:15 AM • 36297 views
Iran to present Gulf countries with a temporary route through the Strait of Hormuz — media

Tehran will propose a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz without fully reopening it. The plan will be discussed in Salalah; the agreement will not be signed immediately.

Economy • September 13, 03:49 PM • 8380 views
The United States said it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers

The United States said it had destroyed five Iranian tankers following missile attacks by the IRGC on an American vessel. Iran threatened retaliatory strikes.

News of the World • September 9, 01:18 AM • 12856 views
The US has begun striking Iranian oil tankers – Washington has unveiled a new pressure strategy

US forces said they had destroyed or damaged three Iranian oil tankers. Washington called it a response to Iran's missile launch.

News of the World • September 8, 08:44 PM • 4386 views
Two more ships were attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz

A tanker was hit by three projectiles while exiting the Persian Gulf. No casualties or pollution were reported; responsibility has not been established.

News of the World • September 1, 04:30 PM • 5216 views
Iran's Supreme Leader called on Muslim countries to unite against the United States and Israel

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called on Muslim leaders to oppose the United States and Israel. New incidents occurred in the Middle East.

News of the World • August 31, 12:16 AM • 15186 views
The Prime Minister of Qatar held talks with senior Iranian officials amid intensified mediation efforts

The Prime Minister of Qatar held talks with Iran’s leadership in Tehran on reducing tensions and restoring dialogue with Washington. The White House denied that direct talks had taken place.

Politics • August 28, 02:17 AM • 5692 views
Iraq offers oil outside the Persian Gulf for the first time since the start of the war in Iran — media

SOMO has put Basrah Medium and Heavy up for transshipment off Oman next month. The decision was made amid the war and threats in the strait.

News of the World • August 27, 02:43 PM • 9066 views
Oil continues to decline amid hopes for negotiations in the Middle East

Brent and WTI fell by 0. 5% amid negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. distillate inventories fell to a seasonal low.

Economy • August 27, 05:41 AM • 6033 views
Qatar is trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz: the prime minister will travel to Tehran

The Qatari prime minister will discuss de-escalation and the restoration of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran. Due to the war, the flow of oil has fallen to 5 million barrels per day.

Politics • August 27, 02:56 AM • 5089 views
Oil prices fall amid Iran-Oman talks on resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

WTI fell to $81. 01, while Brent fell to $88.58 per barrel. Markets expect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume.

Economy • August 26, 03:31 AM • 7291 views
Iran and Oman have proposed an interim agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, officials say

Iran and Oman have proposed jointly creating a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and conducting mine clearance. Talks are ongoing.

News of the World • August 25, 05:10 PM • 7670 views
Oil prices fell to a one-week low

Brent fell to $89. 10, while WTI fell to $82.08 per barrel. Traders see economic pressure as less of a threat to supplies than escalation.

Economy • August 25, 02:11 PM • 10215 views
A tanker off the coast of Oman was struck by an unknown projectile

An unknown projectile hit a tanker off the coast of Oman, damaging the engine room. The crew was unharmed, and authorities are investigating the incident.

News of the World • August 25, 02:56 AM • 5831 views
Iran has created a blacklist of vessels for the Strait of Hormuz and threatened them with arrests

Iran has published a list of vessels facing fines, detention, arrest, or confiscation. Parties involved in transshipment operations may also be added to it.

News of the World • August 24, 03:35 AM • 5075 views
Rubio met with Oman’s ambassador after Trump threatened to bomb the country

Marco Rubio met with Oman’s ambassador in Washington after Trump threatened to bomb the country over talks with Iran.

Politics • August 22, 12:17 AM • 5741 views
The United States has created a covert corridor for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz - Axios

Each night, 15–20 tankers pass through the corridor, transporting around 10 million barrels of oil. The operation supports global supplies.

Economy • August 19, 09:43 PM • 16545 views
Trump published a map with the Strait of Hormuz marked as a "new U.S. territory"

U. S. President Donald Trump published an image in which the Strait of Hormuz is marked as a "New U.S. Territory." He called the idea "excellent," stating that the United States controls the strait through a blockade.

News of the World • August 18, 01:04 PM • 4659 views
Oil prices reached their highest level since July

Oil prices rose amid fears of supply disruptions following Iran's statements about taking an offensive position and the United States' refusal to continue the agreement. Brent reached $90.94, while WTI reached $85.03 per barrel.

Economy • August 18, 11:57 AM • 4709 views