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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Australia

country in Oceania

In brief

Authorities are investigating Omani Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami over an alleged cockpit attack on a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, in which he reportedly assaulted the captain with an emergency axe. Reports say he had previously been removed from flying duties amid security concerns about extremist views, but key details—including his time in Syria and any connection to the attack’s motive—remain unconfirmed; Australian authorities are also examining his reported links to the country.

Australia’s underlying budget deficit for the last fiscal year was A$22.3 billion, about A$6 billion below the May forecast of A$28.3 billion. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the improved result reflected responsible fiscal management despite global volatility; officials had not yet detailed the factors behind it.

Australia and New Zealand signed Plan Tasman on Sept. 21, 2026, moving their navies from tradition-based cooperation to integration by design.

Australia will detain tourist visa overstayers among roughly 77,000 now in the country. Thistlethwaite says once word spreads detention is 'not a nice place,' people will comply.

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