An attempt to force a Flydubai plane bound for Tel Aviv into a fatal crash was stopped when crew and passengers overpowered the co-pilot after he stabbed the captain, Israeli officials say. The episode has triggered a multiagency investigation, diplomatic scrutiny and intensified domestic security debate ahead of Israel’s October election.
As Paramount Skydance moves to complete its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Ellison has sought to keep CNN chief Mark Thompson in place, while CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss is not expected to play a role at CNN. The move aims to calm staff and preserve newsroom autonomy amid a sweeping Hollywood media consolidation.
The final Hindi instalment of the Drishyam franchise, Drishyam: The Conclusion, opened in India on October 2, 2026, leveraging Gandhi Jayanti and strong pre-sales that point to a major opening weekend for the Ajay Devgn starrer.
Police in Sweden’s northern policing region issued an urgent warning on October 2, 2026 that telephone and SMS frauds are again circulating across the area, with callers posing as police or service providers and attempting to trick mainly older people into handing over money or revealing BankID credentials.
Speaking in New Delhi, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said technology and AI can help courts manage caseloads and improve access to justice, but stressed that judicial decision making must remain with human judges. The remarks reinforce India’s human centric approach to integrating AI in courts amid concerns about fabricated citations and algorithmic accountability.
A cluster of domestic releases opened across Nepal on October 2, drawing crowds at city cinemas and reviving a seasonal run of local films timed for the Dashain holidays. Producers say the simultaneous launches reflect growing confidence in Nepali box office demand, while exhibitors watch which titles sustain momentum into the festival week.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology announced a new public private tsunami awareness push for Metro Manila, linking community drills, an advocacy campaign and digital tools ahead of planned outreach events in October.
State refiners halted shipments beyond Hong Kong and Macau ahead of Golden Week, with PetroChina cancelling several October cargoes. Traders said the move has already pushed oil product prices higher and tightened supply in Asia and beyond.
A previously unseen, complete cut of Tuttomondo, the 1989 documentary that chronicled Keith Haring’s creation of his large mural in Pisa, receives its world premiere on October 1 at the Lucca Film Festival, reconnecting Italian audiences with a pivotal moment in public art and the country’s late 20th century cultural exchange.
From October 1, 2026 Meta is charging Indian businesses for many WhatsApp Business Platform messages that were previously free inside the 24 hour service window, introducing a 1,000 free monthly allowance per business number and new per message rates for utility, authentication and marketing messages.
Barcelona’s Serielizados Fest confirmed a major expansion to its 13th edition today, announcing the world premiere of Celeste season two alongside Movistar Plus+ titles Matar a un oso and Ann Droid, high profile industry masterclasses and special guests including Steven Moffat, Hagai Levi and Ferran Adrià.
The Finance Ministry's September monthly review says India entered Q2 from a position of strength, but rising oil prices, climate shocks, and geopolitical and monetary headwinds threaten inflation, capital inflows and the currency.
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion has dominated advance ticket sales across India, with industry trackers reporting hundreds of thousands of prebooked seats ahead of its October 2 release on the national holiday.
ThreeSkins introduces a formulation-first barrier skincare range for India and the UAE, built around a 3:1:1 physiological lipid architecture and designed for climate-stressed skin.
Taran Armstrong’s late pull up with 5.5 seconds left delivered an 84-82 NBL victory for the Tasmania JackJumpers over Melbourne United at MyState Bank Arena, a result that masks a heated comeback by the visitors and underlines Tasmania’s early season grit.