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Appointments news — October 2, 2026

Publications tagged with Appointments published on October 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsAppointmentsMiddle EastIsrael

    Flydubai Suspends Israel Flights After Cockpit Incident

    Flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel following an incident on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight where the co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the plane. The airline is cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident. Passengers are affected, with some Israelis stranded abroad. Israel has approved repatriation flights for stranded passengers.
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    Portugal's Instagram Followers Plummet After Ronaldo's Exit

    The official Instagram account of the Portuguese national football team has experienced a significant loss of followers following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the team's camp. The number of followers dropped from over 300,000 to over 1 million within 24 hours, marking one of the largest drops in Instagram history for an official sports team account.
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    Malema Slams Race-Based Politics Ahead of Elections

    EFF leader Julius Malema criticized political parties that mobilize voters based on ethnicity, race, and nationality, warning that such tactics are unsustainable and will backfire. Speaking at a pre-election debate, Malema argued that South Africa's constitutional project is rooted in unity, not division. He also condemned xenophobia and vigilantism, stating that ordinary citizens should not determine who belongs in the country. Malema defended the EFF's record in coalition governments and accused opponents of using governance concerns to mask prejudice.
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    Trump Threatens to Escalate Attacks on Iran

    US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intensify aerial attacks on Iran, stating that he might do so after the US midterm elections in November. In interviews with Time magazine and other outlets, Trump has insisted that 'annihilating' Iran could bring peace to the world, despite the war lasting longer than initially promised. He has also dismissed Iran's offers for a ceasefire and negotiations.
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