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UAE orders investigation into diverted flydubai flight The UAE prosecutor general has ordered an investigation into the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit, state news agency WAM reported on Thursday. The investigation will examine the circumstances and motives behind the incident, including whether it was linked to militant activity or involved prior planning or direction. UAE judicial authorities said they had jurisdiction because the aircraft is registered in the UAE and flies under its flag, adding that UAE law applies to crimes committed on…