The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.

The flydubai plane plunged more than 17,000ft two and a half hours into its journey before passengers and crew overpowered the attacker.

India's street performers are struggling to survive as audiences shrink and public spaces become harder to access.

Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

Capt Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed during the flight, speaks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.

Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.

Thousands of people have turned up at a protest in Mumbai called by the Cockroach Janta Party.

Thousands of people have turned up at a protest in Mumbai called by the Cockroach Janta Party.

The Cockroach Janta Party has asked supporters to turn out for a protest in Mumbai to demand electoral reforms.

Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

The Afghan Taliban says nine civilians have died while Pakistan says the strikes killed 22 militants.

The Afghan Taliban says nine civilians have died while Pakistan says the strikes killed 22 militants.

The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work.

The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.

The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.