International News from Friday, October 30th, 2026
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Six feared dead in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state, media report
Six people were feared dead in a helicopter crash in the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday, television channels reported, adding that bad weather was suspected to be the cause.
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Russia, Ukraine say aid is entering Oleshky, residents can leave if they wish
Desperate residents of a Russian-held town in southern Ukraine were due to receive food and medical supplies on Friday and be allowed to leave if they wish, officials from the two warring sides said.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts and destroys drone in Mecca region
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone from the Houthis targeting the Mecca region on Friday morning.
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Russian drone strike kills 14 on Ukrainian rail platform, 6 die in other attacks
A Russian drone strike killed at least 14 people on a crowded rail platform in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday, while five died in daytime strikes on two other provincial cities.
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Dubai Police arrest 6 people in AED 2.6 million virtual assets schemeDubai Police have arrested a six-member ring that deceived a victim into paying AED 2.6 million through a fraudulent digital currency trading deal via an unlicensed exchange.
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UAE court jails eight for life in arms trafficking, money laundering caseThe Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has convicted several individuals involved in an illicit weapons trafficking and money laundering network linked to the supply of arms, ammunition and military equipment to the Sudanese Army.
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Flydubai extends flight cancellation to some cities in Saudi ArabiaFlydubai has cancelled more flights to some cities in Saudi Arabia while continuing operations in other areas, including Jeddah.
