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Flydubai Pilot Hailed as Hero, Hegseth Unveils 6 Major Military Changes, Kanye West’s Russia Concerts Canceled: The Bulletin, Oct. 1

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OCT 01, 2026 at 08:23 AM EDT

The captain credited with helping prevent a suspected midair catastrophe aboard a Flydubai flight has been identified by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot with more than a decade of commercial aviation experience. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled six major initiatives Wednesday aimed at reshaping how the U.S. military fights, recruits and prepares for future wars. Two sold-out concerts in Russia by the rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, have been canceled, according to the event organizers.

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ello, I'm Shane Croucher. Welcome to Newsweek's Bulletin. Here's what you need to know today. The captain credited with helping prevent a suspected mid-air catastrophe aboard a fly-du-buy flight has been identified by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He is captain Smit Machchhar. The Indian pilot was at the controls of the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv when Israeli officials and passengers say a violent confrontation erupted in the cockpit. Israeli authorities alleged the aircraft's copilot attacked the captain in an apparent attempt to seize control of the Boeing 737 MAX-8. Netanyahu praised Machchhar as a true hero, saying that despite being stabbed, the captain fought back, opened the cockpit door and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled six major initiatives on Wednesday aimed at reshaping how the US military fights, recruits, and prepares for future wars. The initiatives include a four-star autonomous warfare command, a national officer development program, a fortress America, an effort to protect military bases and supply chains. Hegseth also announced plans for a new major military installation, an office for religious affairs, and Project Meridian, a 120-day search for technologies that could give the US an edge in future conflicts. The changes come as the US remains engaged in a seven- month war with Iran, where US forces have faced sustained drone and missile attacks. Two sold-out concerts in Russia by the rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, have been cancelled according to the event organizers. The shows were scheduled to take place on October 10th and 11th at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg. Russian media said the decision had been made by Russia 's authorities, with the newspaper Commissant reporting that the concert organizers were being investigated for alleged fraud. Until next time, that's all for now.

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