Aviation & Public Safety: UAE prosecutors say Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami used a cockpit crash axe in an attempted “terrorist act” against Captain Smit Machchhar on the Dubai–Tel Aviv route; Machchhar, injured but able to open the cockpit door, helped passengers and crew stop the attacker, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia before he was airlifted to Abu Dhabi, where the Indian Embassy reports he is recovering well. High-Level Support: UAE Deputy PM and Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed visited Machchhar in hospital, praising his “courage” and “care for human life,” while Indian officials and celebrities including Modi and Shah Rukh Khan publicly lauded his actions. Investigation & Screening Questions: Authorities say al-Hammami was transferred to the UAE for questioning as investigators examine motives, links, and how he got onboard despite prior concerns reported by Oman. Conflict & Health Risks: In Yemen, renewed Houthi–Saudi exchanges reportedly hit near Al Sabin Maternal-Child Hospital in Sana’a, with the health facility alleging severe damage during peak care hours. Regional Diplomacy: Trinidad and Tobago announced it will open its first Middle East embassy in the UAE, alongside a UAE grant for equipment for Couva Children’s Hospital. Science Policy: The US and partners unveiled a “Kyoto Vision” urging a “golden age of science” that embraces AI in research.