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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Trump Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Who Stabbed Captain Smit Could Have Links To Iran

US President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of Iranian involvement in the Flydubai flight attack travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Asked about Iran’s possible role in the incident, Trump said the information available to him meant he could not dismiss the possibility, while stressing that the matter was still being investigated. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also cautioned against drawing conclusions, saying it was too early to determine whether Iran was involved in the incident. <h2>Trump Keeps Iran Link Open</h2> Trump was questioned about Iran’s possible connection to the incident involving the Flydubai flight, where the co-pilot attacked the pilot. The US President indicated that he was not ruling out an Iranian role, based on the information he had received. However, he did not directly accuse Tehran of involvement and said the investigation was still ongoing. Trump separately said Iran must agree to what he described as a “very fair deal” with the United States, warning that the country could face serious consequences if it fails to do so. Iran had proposed steps to reduce tensions and move talks forward, but Trump said he had not accepted the proposal. Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/he-saved-174-lives-netanyahu-hails-true-hero-indian-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchhar-1869284">‘He Saved 174 Lives’: Netanyahu Hails 'True Hero' Indian Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar</a> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"> Q: Has anybody briefed you on whether the FlyDubai pilot is linked to Iran?<a href="https://ift.tt/BMUr5au>: "I would say the answer, based on what I'm hearing, is yes, but we're working on it right now." <a href="https://t.co/9Snbp3wSNV">pic.twitter.com/9Snbp3wSNV</a> — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://ift.tt/PT30qnp 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script src="https://ift.tt/Gecl9KF" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> <h2>Netanyahu Urges Caution</h2> Netanyahu has also addressed questions over a possible Iranian connection to the incident, but said it would be premature to conclude that Tehran was behind it. The Israeli Prime Minister’s comments underline that the circumstances surrounding the attack have yet to be fully established. Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/netanyahu-claims-omani-flydubai-co-pilot-underwent-islamist-radical-indoctrination-1869274">Netanyahu Claims Omani Flydubai Co-Pilot Underwent ‘Islamist Radical Indoctrination’</a>

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Trump Announces Major South Korean Investment In US Energy Projects

Edited by: Zac Crellin US President Donald Trump has announced that South Korea will invest $200 billion (€177 billion) in energy projects in the United States. The investments would include $54 billion for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline project in Alaska, Trump said late Wednesday. But on Thursday, Seoul said the Alaska LNG pipeline project had not yet been decided on, and that it would only proceed with the project once certain conditions are met. The South Korean government has reportedly told Washington that it regrets Trump's announcement. <h2>What did Trump say about the Alaska LNG project?</h2> "Thanks to the agreements my administration has secured with the Republic of Korea, they will invest up to $200 billion," Trump said in the Oval Office on Wednesday. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, "The United States and Korea have agreed to commence working together on the $50 billion ALASKA LNG PROJECT." Trump also said South Korea would back a $22.3 billion natural gas-fired power project in Texas. "This will bring tremendous new, reliable power capacity to Texas," the US president said. <h2>How has South Korea reacted to Trump's announcement?</h2> South Korea on Thursday confirmed that the plans for the Texas natural gas power facility, which will supply power to AI data centers, would proceed. It also confirmed plans to invest $120 billion to build eight nuclear reactors. But it said it had not yet decided on the Alaska LNG project, which South Korea said would be "considered on the condition that it is commercially viable and subject to relevant domestic legal procedures." "No decision has been made regarding whether to invest in the project or the scale of any potential investment," South Korea's trade ministry said in a statement. South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung Kwan said that he had spoken to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to express his government's regret over Trump's announcement, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported. In a post on X, President Lee Jae Myung also said that both the LNG project and the nuclear reactors' commercial viability must be confirmed before they can proceed. Last month, Lee described negotiations on the projects as "very complex and difficult" and said that he had found some of Washington's terms "difficult to accept," although he did not elaborate further. South Korea's Foreign Ministry, for its part, said it hoped the investment announcement would lead to progress in discussions in other areas, namely security. During his tour of Asia this summer, Trump announced that the US would be "substantially reducing" its joint annual military exercises in South Korea. The US leader cited what he considered insufficient support from Seoul for the war with Iran and his "very good relationship" with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. <h2>What do we know about the South Korea-US trade agreement?</h2> Under a trade deal signed in July 2025, South Korea had agreed to invest $350 billion in the US and increase purchases of US energy products, with the US setting a 15% tariff on South Korean imports to the US. Trump's announcement was the first set of major projects under that trade agreement, which included $200 billion for strategic investments and $150 billion for shipbuilding. The announcement is the latest in a series of economic deals Trump is touting in the run-up to November's midterm elections, which are expected to reflect voter concerns over high gasoline prices and the US-Israeli war with Iran. If it goes forward, the Alaska LNG project will see an 800-mile (1,300 kilometer) pipeline carry natural gas from the North Slope to a liquefaction facility near Anchorage on Alaska's southern coast for shipping to Asian markets. If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to select us as your Preferred Source on Google, so you'll always see our verified news first. <div id="article-hstick-inner" class="abp-story-detail "> (Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.) </div>

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Indian captain fought off co-pilot who tried to crash plane, Israeli PM hails him as 'true hero'

Jerusalem/Dubai, Oct 1 (PTI): Indian Captain Smit Machchhar of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight fought off his co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, which had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said. Hailing Machchhar as a "true hero", Netanyahu on Wednesday said that "despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster." "He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals. I wish Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery. He is a true hero," the prime minister said. "My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery," he said. Netanyahu earlier said one of the pilots stabbed the other and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft with passengers on board. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Indian Consulate in Jeddah have been following the health condition of Machchhar. "He is admitted in a hospital in Tabuk city in northwest Saudi Arabia and receiving necessary medical attention. A full update on his health is awaited but he is reported to be in stable condition," the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said in a post on X. "We hope that he recovers from his injuries at the earliest. We are in touch with his family and assure them that we will continue to follow up on his health with Saudi authorities and extend all possible assistance for his wellbeing," it added. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said the people of Israel are praying for Captain Machchhar, the brave Indian pilot who fought off his co-pilot’s mid-air attack to save the Israeli passengers aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. "In a moment of terror, he showed extraordinary courage. Today, our hearts are with him and his family," he said in a post on X. In videos circulated on social media, the pilot can be seen drenched in blood, wearing an oxygen mask and lying on his back in the galley of the aircraft. In his earlier statement, Netanyahu said an Israeli passenger told him that the aircraft went into a spin and began descending, after which the passenger and a crew member managed to break into the cockpit and, together, they overpowered the pilot who had carried out the stabbing while he was attempting to sabotage the aircraft's systems. According to Netanyahu, another crew member then entered the cockpit and helped stabilise the aircraft. "I salute these heroes who demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness and courage. They saved many lives and prevented a major disaster,” he said. The aircraft landed safely at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia and all passengers were out of danger, said Netanyahu, who met his security chiefs to discuss the situation. The pilot, believed to be an Omani national, who carried out the stabbing had been arrested and was being questioned by Saudi authorities, he said. The flydubai flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, had transmitted emergency signals and made a sharp descent before diverting to Prince Sultan Bin Abdel Aziz Airport in Tabuk on Wednesday. The flight was carrying 174 passengers, including 27 children. flydubai confirmed that the aircraft had experienced an in-flight "altercation" and landed safely in Tabuk. "The aircraft was successfully secured by on-duty flydubai crew travelling on the flight, who diverted and landed the aircraft safely at Tabuk Airport (TUU). All passengers and crew are safe and accounted for," it said. The airline said it was cooperating with the relevant authorities and that all passengers were safe. "At this early stage, the underlying reasons and motives behind this event are unknown and remain subject to a formal investigation. We urge all parties to refrain from premature speculation while authorities gather the facts,” the airline said in a statement. Tabuk airport authorities said the captain and first officer sustained injuries and were immediately transferred to a hospital for medical care. They added that passengers were provided with the necessary assistance at the terminal. Israeli authorities feared a possible hijacking and scrambled Israeli Air Force fighter jets. The incident remains under investigation. Hours later, the passengers returned to Tel Aviv on a flydubai rescue flight. Several defence officials insisted on sending an Israeli rescue aircraft to bring the passengers to Israel. However, Saudi authorities denied permission for an Israeli rescue aircraft, The Jerusalem Post reported. At Ben Gurion International Airport, Prime Minister Netanyahu met a passenger, who broke into the cockpit on the flight and overpowered the attacker. The passengers told Netanyahu that the captain managed to open the cockpit door before collapsing after being stabbed. Then they entered and took over the hijacker before he could crash the plane. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the incident aboard the plane “was a jihadist terrorist attack attempt, which was thwarted only thanks to the bravery of several Israeli passengers who broke into the cockpit and overpowered the terrorist". Video clips circulated by Israeli media show passengers aboard the aircraft moving towards the front of the plane, while others can be heard shouting and asking what was happening. The seat layout and design are consistent with a flydubai Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, according to BBC Verify. Flight-tracking data analysed by BBC Verify showed the aircraft cruising at about 34,000 feet before descending more than 17,000 feet in less than two minutes. The aircraft subsequently transmitted emergency signals, including a code indicating possible unlawful interference. In a video circulated on Israeli social media, a man, who has blood on his face, is filming himself while saying, "We're here – the plane – we’ve just taken control of the terrorists. We’re about to land. Anyone who hears me: we need help. We’re landing in Tabuk." Zvika Manes, a passenger who said he helped subdue the alleged attacker, told Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist that his wife heard shouting and screams near the cockpit before he and others intervened. “I’m covered in blood. It was insane,” he said, according to Ynet. Another passenger, Dalia Shpigel, told Israeli newspaper Haaretz that there were “terrible screams throughout the plane” before “three to five guys burst into the cockpit” and subdued the attacker. Daniel, an Israeli passenger, said two off-duty pilots who were on the plane took control of the flight after the attacker was overpowered. “The spinning stopped. It took some — I don’t know, it felt like an eternity, but I think it was two minutes, at least two or three minutes, during which the plane was simply diving and spinning like crazy,” Daniel was quoted as saying by The Times of Israel. “It felt like, that’s it. It’s over. September 11 is happening again.” Noa Shpigel, a journalist with the Haaretz newspaper, told the BBC that her 74-year-old mother was travelling on the flydubai flight from Kathmandu via Dubai to Israel. After learning about the incident, Shpigel spoke to her mother, who said passengers realised something was wrong when the aircraft began “to jump in the air” and then “dive down”. She said they quickly understood that something was very wrong in the cockpit. Several young Israeli men sitting at the front of the aircraft then entered the cockpit and took control, Shpigel told the BBC. Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid said a warning about increased terrorist activity abroad, which he was briefed about before the flydubai incident, had nothing to do with the events aboard the aircraft. “The warning about activity abroad is specific, has been in place for more than two years, and has nothing to do with planes or anything resembling what happened this morning,” Lapid said in a post on X. He said nothing resembling the incident was discussed during a security briefing with Netanyahu on Tuesday. “Nothing that even resembles this morning's plane incident appeared in last night's security update with the Prime Minister. Not similar, not reminiscent, not even hinted at,” Lapid said. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demanded action against “whoever tried to crash a plane and murder 180 Israelis." PTI ZH/ABD SAP AMJAMJ(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Indian captain fought off co-pilot who tried to crash plane: Israeli PM

Dubai/Jerusalem, Sep 30 (PTI): Indian Captain Smit Machchhar of a Dubai-Tel Aviv Flydubai flight fought off his co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, which had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.Hailing Machchhar as a "true hero", Netanyahu said that "despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster." "He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals. I wish Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery. He is a true hero," the prime minister said."My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery," he said.Netanyahu earlier said one of the pilots stabbed the other and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft with passengers on board.Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said the people of Israel are praying for Captain Machchhar, the brave Indian pilot who fought off his co-pilot’s mid-air attack to save the Israeli passengers aboard flydubai flight FZ1073."In a moment of terror, he showed extraordinary courage. Today, our hearts are with him and his family," he said in a post on X.In videos circulated on social media, the pilot can be seen drenched in blood, wearing an oxygen mask and lying on his back in the galley of the aircraft.In his earlier statement, Netanyahu said an Israeli passenger told him that the aircraft went into a spin and began descending, after which the passenger and a crew member managed to break into the cockpit and, together, they overpowered the pilot who had carried out the stabbing while he was attempting to sabotage the aircraft's systems.According to Netanyahu, another crew member then entered the cockpit and helped stabilise the aircraft."I salute these heroes who demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness and courage. They saved many lives and prevented a major disaster,” he said.The aircraft landed safely at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia and all passengers were out of danger, said Netanyahu, who met his security chiefs to discuss the situation.He also said the pilot who carried out the stabbing had been arrested and was being questioned by Saudi authorities.The Flydubai flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, had transmitted emergency signals and made a sharp descent before diverting to Prince Sultan Bin Abdel Aziz Airport in Tabuk.The flight was carrying 174 passengers, including 27 children.Flydubai confirmed that the aircraft had experienced an in-flight "altercation" and landed safely in Tabuk. "The aircraft was successfully secured by on-duty flydubai crew travelling on the flight, who diverted and landed the aircraft safely at Tabuk Airport (TUU). All passengers and crew are safe and accounted for," it said.The airline said it was cooperating with the relevant authorities and that all passengers were safe."At this early stage, the underlying reasons and motives behind this event are unknown and remain subject to a formal investigation. We urge all parties to refrain from premature speculation while authorities gather the facts,” the airline said.Tabuk airport authorities said the captain and first officer sustained injuries and were immediately transferred to a hospital for medical care. They added that passengers were provided with the necessary assistance at the terminal.Israeli authorities feared a possible hijacking and scrambled Israeli Air Force fighter jets. The incident remains under investigation.Hours later, the passengers returned to Tel Aviv on a FlyDubai rescue flight.Several defence officials insisted on sending an Israeli rescue aircraft to bring the passengers to Israel. However, Saudi authorities denied permission for an Israeli rescue aircraft, The Jerusalem Post reported.At Ben Gurion International Airport, Prime Minister Netanyahu met a passenger, who broke into the cockpit on the flight and overpowered the attacker.The passengers told Netanyahu that the captain managed to open the cockpit door before collapsing after being stabbed. Then they entered and took over the hijacker before he could crash the plane.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the incident aboard the plane “was a jihadist terrorist attack attempt, which was thwarted only thanks to the bravery of several Israeli passengers who broke into the cockpit and overpowered the terrorist".Video clips circulated by Israeli media show passengers aboard the aircraft moving towards the front of the plane, while others can be heard shouting and asking what was happening.The seat layout and design are consistent with a Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, according to BBC Verify.Flight-tracking data analysed by BBC Verify showed the aircraft cruising at about 34,000 feet before descending more than 17,000 feet in less than two minutes. The aircraft subsequently transmitted emergency signals, including a code indicating possible unlawful interference.In a video circulated on Israeli social media, a man, who has blood on his face, is filming himself while saying, "We're here – the plane – we’ve just taken control of the terrorists. We’re about to land. Anyone who hears me: we need help. We’re landing in Tabuk."Zvika Manes, a passenger who said he helped subdue the alleged attacker, told Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist that his wife heard shouting and screams near the cockpit before he and others intervened. “I’m covered in blood. It was insane,” he said, according to Ynet.Another passenger, Dalia Shpigel, told Israeli newspaper Haaretz that there were “terrible screams throughout the plane” before “three to five guys burst into the cockpit” and subdued the attacker.Daniel, an Israeli passenger, said two off-duty pilots who were on the plane took control of the flight after the attacker was overpowered.“The spinning stopped. It took some — I don’t know, it felt like an eternity, but I think it was two minutes, at least two or three minutes, during which the plane was simply diving and spinning like crazy,” Daniel was quoted as saying by The Times of Israel.“It felt like, that’s it. It’s over. September 11 is happening again.”Noa Shpigel, a journalist with the Haaretz newspaper, told the BBC that her 74-year-old mother was travelling on the Flydubai flight from Kathmandu via Dubai to Israel.After learning about the incident, Shpigel spoke to her mother, who said passengers realised something was wrong when the aircraft began “to jump in the air” and then “dive down”.She said they quickly understood that something was very wrong in the cockpit. Several young Israeli men sitting at the front of the aircraft then entered the cockpit and took control, Shpigel told the BBC.Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid said a warning about increased terrorist activity abroad, which he was briefed about before the Flydubai incident, had nothing to do with the events aboard the aircraft.“The warning about activity abroad is specific, has been in place for more than two years, and has nothing to do with planes or anything resembling what happened this morning,” Lapid said in a post on X.He said nothing resembling the incident was discussed during a security briefing with Netanyahu on Tuesday.“Nothing that even resembles this morning's plane incident appeared in last night's security update with the Prime Minister. Not similar, not reminiscent, not even hinted at,” Lapid said.Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demanded action against “whoever tried to crash a plane and murder 180 Israelis." PTI ABD/ZH SAP ZH(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Netanyahu Fumes After Flydubai Attack, Hails Passengers Who ‘Saved Many Lives’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed the pilot accused of attacking his co-pilot and attempting to crash a Flydubai flight carrying around 180 Israeli passengers, calling the incident a major threat that was thwarted by the courage of passengers and crew. Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the cockpit attack. Netanyahu said the attacker was arrested after passengers and crew overpowered him and another crew member took control of the Boeing 737 MAX 8, ensuring its safe landing. <h2>‘They Prevented A Huge Disaster’</h2> Netanyahu said he had spoken to an Israeli passenger who described how the aircraft began spinning and rapidly diving during the incident. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "This morning, there was a serious security incident on a flight from Dubai to Israel. Almost all the passengers on the flight were Israelis. During the flight, as they approached the country, one of the pilots stabbed the second… <a href="https://t.co/hbR7xCNSjO">pic.twitter.com/hbR7xCNSjO</a> — ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://ift.tt/yUaSFwh 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script src="https://ift.tt/BG5t8uC" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> According to the Israeli Prime Minister, the passenger and a member of the crew somehow managed to break into the cockpit. Together, they neutralised the pilot who had stabbed his co-pilot while he was attempting to sabotage the plane’s systems. Another crew member then entered the cockpit and managed to stabilise the aircraft. Netanyahu praised those who intervened, calling them “heroes” who showed “exceptional resourcefulness and courage”. “I salute these heroes,” Netanyahu said, adding that they had saved many lives and prevented a major disaster. The Flydubai aircraft subsequently landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu said all passengers were out of danger. He added that the pilot accused of carrying out the stabbing had been arrested and was being questioned by Saudi authorities. “We are maintaining constant communication with the relevant authorities to ensure the ongoing well-being of the passengers and their safe return home,” Netanyahu said. He also said he had instructed Israeli security services to prepare for potential additional threats. “We are holding ongoing situation assessments, and we will update you as the situation develops,” Netanyahu added. <h2>Blood Found In Cockpit</h2> Passengers quoted by The Times of Israel said they heard shouting during the flight. One passenger, Miriam, told Channel 15 that blood was visible inside the cockpit after its door was opened. She said a pilot had been attacked with a folding knife and that passengers helped crew members restrain the attacker. Flight-tracking data showed FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, transmitted the 7700 emergency squawk code, followed shortly afterwards by 7500, which indicates unlawful interference and can include a possible hijacking. However, the signals alone do not establish what happened on board. Israel had also temporarily closed its airspace after the incident before reopening it. Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/9-11-style-attack-feared-aboard-dubai-tel-aviv-flydubai-flight-after-co-pilot-allegedly-tries-to-take-over-plane-1869073">9/11-Style Attack Feared On Flydubai Flight; Report Says ‘It Was A Pilot Fight, Not Hijacking’</a>

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Two Indians Charged For Selling Fake Chinese Ozempic In US, Can Be Jailed For 71 Years

Two Indian nationals have been indicted by a US federal court in Florida for their alleged involvement in an international scheme to smuggle and distribute counterfeit prescription drugs, including fake Ozempic. A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida has charged Swapandip Roy and Vicky Ramancha, along with their alleged co-conspirators, with selling counterfeit Ozempic to US distributors at significantly reduced prices. Roy was extradited from Italy to the United States and appeared before a federal court in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday. If convicted, both men could face a maximum sentence of 71 years in prison. <h2>Fake Ozempic Allegedly Sourced From China</h2> According to court records, the alleged operation began no later than July 2023 and continued until April 2024. During this period, Roy and Ramancha allegedly sourced counterfeit Ozempic from unauthorised suppliers in China. Investigators allege that the fake medication was packaged to make it appear genuine. The products reportedly carried counterfeit packaging, package inserts, pen labels and needles, allegedly designed to mislead buyers into believing they were purchasing authentic Ozempic approved by its manufacturer. The alleged operation continued even after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized some of the counterfeit products in December 2023 and issued a public warning about them. <h2>Multiple Charges Against Duo</h2> Roy and Ramancha face one count of conspiracy to commit smuggling and defraud the United States, three counts of smuggling, and two counts related to selling counterfeit drugs and possessing them with the intention of selling. “If convicted, Roy and Ramancha each face a maximum penalty of 71 years in prison,” the US Department of Justice said in a statement. Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department's Criminal Division said counterfeit prescription medicines pose a threat to people who rely on the safety and integrity of the pharmaceutical supply. “These defendants allegedly exploited people’s health to pay themselves. We will keep pursuing anyone who seeks to deceive American consumers with counterfeit drugs,” Duva said. Assistant US Attorney Christopher Murray of the Middle District of Florida said the indictment reflects the department's efforts to protect consumers from potentially dangerous counterfeit medicines. “Our office will not tolerate bad actors corrupting our pharmaceutical supply chain,” Murray said. <h2>FDA Warns About Counterfeit Medicines</h2> Justin Green, Assistant Commissioner of the FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations, said the US pharmaceutical distribution system is highly regulated, but attempts to bypass those safeguards can put consumers at serious risk. He said drug safety extends beyond US borders and that the FDA takes reports of suspected counterfeit medicines seriously. The agency works with federal agencies, international counterparts and private-sector partners to protect the country's drug supply. The Justice Department's Office of International Affairs played a role in securing Roy's continued detention after his arrest in Italy under an INTERPOL Red Notice. It subsequently filed a request for his extradition to the United States. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NMaEOizxLdk?si=NU1aOXvz5wCnh_vM" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>

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AI Gets New Name As Trump Gets Tech Giants To Sign 'Morally Binding' Pact

US President Donald Trump has announced a “morally binding” agreement with some of the country’s biggest technology and artificial intelligence companies to establish safety controls for advanced AI systems. Trump unveiled the “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities” after hosting leading tech executives at a White House luncheon on Tuesday. He described the agreement as being “almost like a constitution” and said it would provide a form of protection as the technology develops. The announcement came alongside an executive order directing US government departments and agencies to use the terms “Super Intelligence” and “SI” instead of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” in official communications and policy documents. <h2>What Trump’s AI Pact Means</h2> The agreement sets out a voluntary framework for companies developing and deploying frontier AI models. It calls for four layers of controls and audits, beginning with internal safeguards to monitor models during training and deployment, including risks linked to cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical threats. Companies are also expected to have internal teams overseeing those controls, work with independent external auditors or evaluators, and establish independent board committees to supervise the process and ensure identified problems are addressed. The participating companies have agreed to meet regularly to develop safety standards and best practices. However, the pact does not itself create a legally enforceable regulatory system. It is a voluntary commitment, although the document says the measures could eventually be incorporated into laws or regulations. That leaves the companies themselves with a central role in monitoring and auditing their AI systems. <h2>Trump Pushes ‘Superintelligence’ Label</h2> Trump’s executive order formally directs departments and agencies across the executive branch to use “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in official correspondence, public communications, policy documents and other non-statutory documents. The move follows Trump’s recent push to use the term “superintelligence” when discussing advanced AI. The change affects terminology used by the executive branch rather than altering the underlying technology itself. Trump has broadly opposed calls for tighter government regulation of AI, arguing that excessive restrictions could hamper economic growth and weaken the US position in competition with China. At the same time, concerns over AI safety have grown as increasingly capable systems have raised questions about cybersecurity, unintended access to computer systems and other risks. <h2>Musk, Zuckerberg Among Tech Leaders At White House</h2> The White House meeting brought together several of the technology industry's most prominent executives. Those associated with the agreement include Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI president Greg Brockman, xAI founder Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The tech industry has largely supported the Trump administration's preference for lighter regulation, while arguing that strict government oversight could slow innovation and economic growth. The latest agreement instead places significant responsibility for AI safeguards on the companies developing the technology themselves. The pact comes as lawmakers, researchers and some technology executives continue to debate how much government oversight is needed for increasingly powerful AI systems. The voluntary nature of the agreement means its effectiveness will depend heavily on how participating companies implement and monitor the safeguards they have pledged to adopt.

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