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Indian commercial pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been praised internationally for his action during the alleged mid-air attack on a Flydubai flight which was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The details are silent on whether the incident was an assault by the co-pilot, and they indicate that the aircraft was packed with passengers and crew, raising the potential for …

From October 1 to 4, 2026, the World Culture Festival Hanoi 2026 will showcase cultures from all over the world in Vietnam’s capital. The 50 countries and international organizations will be represented during the four-day event at the historic Thang Long Imperial Citadel, as will the cultural exhibitions, international cuisine, films, fashion, music and street performances. Themed “Converging Heritage – …

Singapore investment firm Temasek is moving forward with plans to open new offices in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi in the first half of 2027. The move will help drive Temasek’s investment and partnership activities in the region and its first physical offices in the Middle East. The new sites are projected to become strategic sites for Temasek and some of …

International Translation Day, also known as the Day of the World’s Translators, is celebrated internationally on 30th September to honour translators and interpreters of the world’s languages. They facilitate communication between people of different language and cultural backgrounds in the areas of international relations, education, medical care, business and cultural exchange. In an era increasingly dominated by digital communication and …

The Social Security System (SSS) Pension Reform Program is designed to give more support to qualified pensioners in light of growing expenses. Under the reported second phase of pension adjustment for 2026, all pensioners receiving a retirement payment, disability payment, death payment or a survivor payment will get through an adjustment of 10% of their monthly pension amount and 5% …

Rainfall has caused widespread flooding, landslides and deep waterlogging in parts of northern India and Nepal, killing more than 70 and inundating homes, infrastructure and ag fields. Rivers continue to rise with flood warnings being issued and rescue operations elusive of communities affected. The current estimates are 56 dead in Uttar Pradesh in India, 14 dead in Nepal.   View this …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the allegation of Israeli genocide in Gaza “the biggest lie of the century” during his speech to 81st United Nations General Assembly. His speech coincided with mounting international pressure on Israel over its military operations and humanitarian situation in Gaza. Netanyahu, in his defense of Israel’s military operations, maintained they were self-defensive and …

Kate Festival 2026 is a great reason to visit Ninh Thuan Province in October and experience one of the most unique cultural festivals in Vietnam. The Kate Festival, which is celebrated by the cham Brahman community, is dedicated to the worshiping of the sacred tower, followed by the performance of traditional songs, dances and community activities. Po Klong Garai, Po …

Chinese President Xi Jinping was greeted at Washington’s by the U.S. President. In trade and geopolitics and technology, U.S. and China relationships have been continuing to be affected, making Xi’s first visit to Washington in over 10 years. Trump and Xi are expected to discuss economic stability, artificial intelligence, the critical minerals and international security at the summit, which extends …

The 81st UN General Assembly opens a diplomatic door to U.S. President Donald Trump contacting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Trump has indicated he’d welcome Pezeshkian’s visit to New York. The prospect has emerged amid months of fighting in the conflict which has yet to be resolved. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Now Why (@nowwhy24) Why Does …