According to Taiwan's defense ministry, thirteen Chinese air force aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were seen Thursday morning when they entered Taiwan's air defense zone to join Chinese warships conducting "combat patrols" and exercises. Over the past four years, Taiwan—which China claims is its territory—has frequently protested about Chinese military action near the island.

China-Taiwan Clash: Fighters and drone accompany Chinese warship

Returning foreign visitors are spending more money than ever in Japan's economy. Thanks to the declining value of the yen and a dramatic increase in arrivals, their spending reached a record level for the quarter. According to preliminary data from the Japan Tourism Agency, foreign visitors spent around 9.3 billion dollars, or nearly 1.4 trillion yen, from July to September.

Japan take steps towards establishing overtourism countermeasures

In reaction to a new internet platform law in the region, Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, is thinking of taking the once-popular Twitter service offline in Europe, according to a story published on the news site Insider on Wednesday. According to a person familiar with the business, the billionaire has talked of taking the app offline in the area or preventing users in the EU from using it.

Elon Musk considers removing 'X' from Europe over EU law

Jair Bolsanaro, the former Brazil president, may soon face criminal charges for the January 8 insurrection by thousands of his supporters.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, a congressional probe into the insurrection recommended that the far-right former president and some of his closest allies should be charged with an attempted coup d'état, along with other crimes.

<h2>The probe</h2>

Lawmakers have approved Senator Eliziane Gama's final report&nbsp;after months of hearing witnesses and probing the events of the insurrection that saw Bolsonaro supporters invade government buildings in Brasília after resident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's win.

As per Reuters, Gama, who was the rapporteur of the inquiry, on Tuesday&nbsp;recommended a slew of charges against Bolsonaro. These include criminal association, political violence, disrupting the democratic order and an attempted coup d'état.&nbsp;

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It also recommended criminal charges against 60 other people, including some of Bolsonaro's closest allies — including former army general Walter Braga Netto, and former national security adviser Augusto Heleno.

While the inquiry itself has no power to punish Bolsonaro or his allies, it can issue recommendations for prosecutors to file criminal or civil charges.

<h2>A fitting "response"</h2>

Brazilian lawmakers, by 20 votes to 11, approved Gama's text and passed it without any amendments.&nbsp;

Afterwards, talking to the press, Senator Gama said: "Congress gave a response of intolerance to anti-democratic acts."

"It's a demonstration that Brazil overcame fascism, overcame barbarism," she added.

<h2>Other legal woes</h2>

The list of legal woes Bolsonaro faces doesn't end with the congressional inquiry. Last year, he was ruled to be politically ineligible till 2030 over his unfounded claims about the "vulnerabilities" of Brazil's election system.

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He is also the subject of five criminal investigations led by the Supreme Court. Furthermore, he is under investigation for allegedly falsifying COVID-19 vaccination records to enter the USA and selling expensive jewels gifted to his administration by the Saudi government during his time as Brazil's PM.

Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has labelled allegations against him a witch hunt by his political opponents.

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Jair Bolsanaro, the former Brazil president, may soon face criminal charges for the January 8 insurrection by thousands of his supporters. On Wednesday, a congressional probe into the insurrection recommended that the far-right former president and some of his closest allies should be charged with an attempted coup d'état, along with other crimes. The probe Lawmakers have approved Senator Eliziane Gama's final report after months of hearing witnesses and probing the events of the insurrection that saw Bolsonaro supporters invade government buildings in Brasília after resident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's win. As per Reuters, Gama, who was the rapporteur of the inquiry, on Tuesday recommended a slew of charges against Bolsonaro. These include criminal association, political violence, disrupting the democratic order and an attempted coup d'état. Also read | Brazil: Bolsonaro's legal troubles mount as SC Justice authorises probe into his finances It also recommended criminal charges against 60 other people, including some of Bolsonaro's closest allies — including former army general Walter Braga Netto, and former national security adviser Augusto Heleno. While the inquiry itself has no power to punish Bolsonaro or his allies, it can issue recommendations for prosecutors to file criminal or civil charges. A fitting "response" Brazilian lawmakers, by 20 votes to 11, approved Gama's text and passed it without any amendments. Afterwards, talking to the press, Senator Gama said: "Congress gave a response of intolerance to anti-democratic acts." "It's a demonstration that Brazil overcame fascism, overcame barbarism," she added. Other legal woes The list of legal woes Bolsonaro faces doesn't end with the congressional inquiry. Last year, he was ruled to be politically ineligible till 2030 over his unfounded claims about the "vulnerabilities" of Brazil's election system. Also read | Brazil: 17-year prison sentence for pro-Bolsonaro defendant in January 8 riots He is also the subject of five criminal investigations led by the Supreme Court. Furthermore, he is under investigation for allegedly falsifying COVID-19 vaccination records to enter the USA and selling expensive jewels gifted to his administration by the Saudi government during his time as Brazil's PM. Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has labelled allegations against him a witch hunt by his political opponents. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On October 18, New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by 149 runs in a World Cup match played in Chennai. 288 runs were scored by the Kiwis against their opponents. Glenn Phillips and captain Tom Latham combined for 144 runs. With four victories in as many games and eight points, New Zealand leads the standings after the victory.

New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 149 runs at Cricket World Cup

During an infrastructure project in Florida's northeastern city of St. Augustine, construction crews made a remarkable find: the remnants of a shipwreck dating back to the 19th century.&nbsp;

Last week, the construction crew from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) were working on a $42 million drainage improvement initiative in the downtown area, when they uncovered the historic wooden fragments, reported&nbsp;TV station WFLA.

<h2>The find</h2>

Described as a single-masted, shallow-draft sailboat used for coastal fishing, the recovered ship's lower hull measured between 24 and 28 feet originally. The excavation team has recovered 19 feet of the intact remains.

Alongside the vessel, various artifacts were found. According to the Guardian report citing Jacksonville Today, these include the base of a kerosene lamp, two coconut shells likely repurposed as drinking cups, leather shoes presumed to belong to a crew member, and 19th-century coins.

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To ensure the proper handling of any potential discoveries, FDOT had enlisted the support of Southeastern Archaeological Research (Search), an archaeology firm.&nbsp;

James Delgado, the senior vice president at Search, along with archaeologist Sam Turner, co-led the excavation of the vessel.&nbsp;

The find ultimately proved to be a "very humble but important little water craft" from 19th-century. The "small single-masted, shallow-draft" sailboat, as per Delgado was used "to extract fish and shellfish from coastal waterways and directly offshore."

<h2>Excavation process</h2>

Using controlled water pressure, the team meticulously removed the layers of sediment veiling the vessel, progressively revealing its structure.&nbsp;

Delgado expressed the fascination of being the first to witness this unveiling process, and said: "The first moment of seeing little bit to seeing it systematically exposed as we worked through the different layers was, as always, fascinating...because you're the first eyes to see this."

FDOT District 2 Secretary Greg Evans praised the exceptional preservation of the sunken vessel, and said that "It’s truly an incredible find".

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The ship was preserved well as "it was encapsulated in soil and mud, so there was no air contact for it to decay."

For Delgado, the discovery not only shed light on the historical context but also spoke to the enduring spirit of toil and resilience among "everyday people".

"What it speaks to is the reality of life for so many people, then as well as now. You get up, you go to work, and you make a living to put food on the table. You work hard," he remarked.&nbsp;

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During an infrastructure project in Florida's northeastern city of St. Augustine, construction crews made a remarkable find: the remnants of a shipwreck dating back to the 19th century. Last week, the construction crew from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) were working on a $42 million drainage improvement initiative in the downtown area, when they uncovered the historic wooden fragments, reported TV station WFLA. The find Described as a single-masted, shallow-draft sailboat used for coastal fishing, the recovered ship's lower hull measured between 24 and 28 feet originally. The excavation team has recovered 19 feet of the intact remains. Alongside the vessel, various artifacts were found. According to the Guardian report citing Jacksonville Today, these include the base of a kerosene lamp, two coconut shells likely repurposed as drinking cups, leather shoes presumed to belong to a crew member, and 19th-century coins. Also read | What was that? Loud bang and bizarre flash of light stun locals in Melbourne To ensure the proper handling of any potential discoveries, FDOT had enlisted the support of Southeastern Archaeological Research (Search), an archaeology firm. James Delgado, the senior vice president at Search, along with archaeologist Sam Turner, co-led the excavation of the vessel. The find ultimately proved to be a "very humble but important little water craft" from 19th-century. The "small single-masted, shallow-draft" sailboat, as per Delgado was used "to extract fish and shellfish from coastal waterways and directly offshore." Excavation process Using controlled water pressure, the team meticulously removed the layers of sediment veiling the vessel, progressively revealing its structure. Delgado expressed the fascination of being the first to witness this unveiling process, and said: "The first moment of seeing little bit to seeing it systematically exposed as we worked through the different layers was, as always, fascinating...because you're the first eyes to see this." FDOT District 2 Secretary Greg Evans praised the exceptional preservation of the sunken vessel, and said that "It’s truly an incredible find". Also read | Japan's tourism bounces back, welcomes 2 million foreign visitors in September The ship was preserved well as "it was encapsulated in soil and mud, so there was no air contact for it to decay." For Delgado, the discovery not only shed light on the historical context but also spoke to the enduring spirit of toil and resilience among "everyday people". "What it speaks to is the reality of life for so many people, then as well as now. You get up, you go to work, and you make a living to put food on the table. You work hard," he remarked. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a robust comeback for Japan's tourism sector, official data revealed that for the fourth consecutive month in September, the country welcomed over 2 million international visitors.&nbsp;

This, as per Reuters, signals a significant stride towards pre-pandemic levels.

<h2>Millions of visitors</h2>

According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the count of foreign visitors, both for leisure and business purposes, reached 2.18 million last month, a slight uptick from August's 2.16 million.

This surge in numbers is equal to a noteworthy 96.1 per cent recovery compared to the levels observed in 2019 — before the onset of the global COVID-19 travel restrictions — reports the news agency.

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Japan had some of the most stringent COVID-19 border restrictions. These were relaxed a year ago, and since then Japan has progressively resumed visa-free travel for many nations and ultimately eliminated all remaining controls by May.

<h2>Day and night difference</h2>

The rapid resurgence in arrivals peaked at 2.32 million in July, fuelled by increased international flight capacities. The yen's depreciation, to a nearly 33-year low, has also added to making Japan an increasingly attractive and cost-effective destination.

Talking to Reuters, John Hardisty, a 48-year-old engineer from Hawaii, noted the stark contrast in expenses between the United States and Japan.

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"With inflation in the United States, everything is outrageously expensive, and coming here, it's a lot cheaper," he said, adding, "It's like a night and day difference."

While the number of visitors from key markets such as the United States, South Korea, and Singapore hit record highs in September, travellers from Mexico also surged to an all-time high for any given month, reported the JNTO.&nbsp;

This demand, as per Reuters, has helped compensate for the notable shortfall in arrivals from mainland China, which are still lagging behind figures from 2019 by 60 per cent.

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Although there was a slight improvement in Chinese arrivals following Beijing's relaxation of group travel restrictions to Japan, tensions have escalated due to Japan's decision to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.

Economist Masato Koike from Sompo Institute Plus credits this to the ramifications of the treated water issue from Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Koike says, "The trend towards recovery is likely to remain unchanged."

While the recent data reflects promising growth, with over 17 million visitors arriving in Japan during the first nine months of 2023, it is still significantly lagging from the peak of approximately 32 million visitors recorded in 2019.

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In a robust comeback for Japan's tourism sector, official data revealed that for the fourth consecutive month in September, the country welcomed over 2 million international visitors. This, as per Reuters, signals a significant stride towards pre-pandemic levels. Millions of visitors According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the count of foreign visitors, both for leisure and business purposes, reached 2.18 million last month, a slight uptick from August's 2.16 million. This surge in numbers is equal to a noteworthy 96.1 per cent recovery compared to the levels observed in 2019 — before the onset of the global COVID-19 travel restrictions — reports the news agency. Also read | Japan population crisis worsens, one in 10 people aged 80 or older: Report Japan had some of the most stringent COVID-19 border restrictions. These were relaxed a year ago, and since then Japan has progressively resumed visa-free travel for many nations and ultimately eliminated all remaining controls by May. Day and night difference The rapid resurgence in arrivals peaked at 2.32 million in July, fuelled by increased international flight capacities. The yen's depreciation, to a nearly 33-year low, has also added to making Japan an increasingly attractive and cost-effective destination. Talking to Reuters, John Hardisty, a 48-year-old engineer from Hawaii, noted the stark contrast in expenses between the United States and Japan. Watch | Japan take steps towards establishing overtourism countermeasures × "With inflation in the United States, everything is outrageously expensive, and coming here, it's a lot cheaper," he said, adding, "It's like a night and day difference." While the number of visitors from key markets such as the United States, South Korea, and Singapore hit record highs in September, travellers from Mexico also surged to an all-time high for any given month, reported the JNTO. This demand, as per Reuters, has helped compensate for the notable shortfall in arrivals from mainland China, which are still lagging behind figures from 2019 by 60 per cent. Also read | Japan PM Kishida, ministers enjoy 'safe, delicious' Sashimi lunch to demonstrate Fukushima seafood safety Although there was a slight improvement in Chinese arrivals following Beijing's relaxation of group travel restrictions to Japan, tensions have escalated due to Japan's decision to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. Economist Masato Koike from Sompo Institute Plus credits this to the ramifications of the treated water issue from Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Koike says, "The trend towards recovery is likely to remain unchanged." While the recent data reflects promising growth, with over 17 million visitors arriving in Japan during the first nine months of 2023, it is still significantly lagging from the peak of approximately 32 million visitors recorded in 2019. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Nokia Corporation announced its intention to reduce headcount and achieve financial stability by laying off a significant number of employees. In an attempt to simplify operations and save expenses, the corporation plans to eliminate 14,000 positions.

Slowing demand for 5G equipment forces cost-cutting measures

An editor from the American-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has been jailed in Russia, the broadcaster reported, since she neglected to register as a foreign agent while she was there for a family emergency.

Moscow detains journalist with dual US-Russian citizenship

Cameron has been brought in to encourage foreign investment in the contentious Sri Lankan project, which is positioned as a Chinese-funded competitor to Singapore and Dubai and is a key component of Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative, China's worldwide infrastructure ambition.

UK: Ex-PM David Cameron Chinese-backed project in Sri Lanka

According to persons familiar with the situation, President Biden is considering submitting a comprehensive request for approximately $100 billion in additional funds, which would include financing for Israel and Ukraine.

US administration to seek emergency fund approval from Congress

Two industry giants, Foxconn and Nvidia, have come together to shape the future of self-driving cars and data processing. They're embarking on an ambitious journey to build 'AI factories' that will transform the landscape of artificial intelligence, and redefine the way we produce intelligence.

Foxconn and Nvidia's futuristic collaboration

In a rematch of the first round of voting on Wednesday, Republican Representative Jim Jordan performed worse than he did the day before, failing to capture the speaker's gavel once more. With the House now in a paralyzed state and the Ohio Republican facing strong opposition, the defeat begs significant concerns about whether he has a realistic future.

Nominee Jim Jordan fails to win how speakership in second vote

US Republican Jim Jordan lost his first vote in his bid to become US House of Representatives Speaker after he received "unexpected" opposition from his party members.

Despite intense lobbying, the right-wing Ohio Congressman was short of the 217 needed to win the job, as 20 of his fellow Republicans voted against him. For now, the Trump ally has abandoned plans for another vote until Wednesday morning.&nbsp;

Republicans who refused to choose Jordan voted for Kevin Mc Carthy or picked other candidates. The Congress' lower chambers have had no Speaker since McCarthy was ousted two weeks ago in a ring-wing revolt. The speakership is second-in-line to the US presidency after the vice president.

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The Democratic nominee, Hakeem Jeffries earned 212 more votes than Jordan, but since Republicans control the House by a narrow 221-212 margin, the votes weren't enough to claim victory.

Here's all you should know about Jim Jordan:

Early life:

James Daniel Jordan was born on 17 February 1946 in Troy, Ohio. Jordan was also once a wrestling champion when he was studying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics. Jordan during his college days won the wrestling championship twice. He even tied for the Olympics but failed to make the Olympic team in freestyle wrestling.&nbsp;

Jordan was appointed an assistant coach with the Ohio State University under the wrestling programme from 1987 to 1995.&nbsp;

In 1994, Jordan was elected to the House of Representatives in November and represented the 85th Ohio House district for three terms. Later in 2000, Jordan was elected to the Ohio Senate over independent candidate Jack Kafeenberger with 88 per cent of the votes.&nbsp;

Jordan's Trump connection:

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The Ohio Congressman has always been a stalwart supporter and close ally of former US president Donald Trump.&nbsp;

During Trump's presidency, Jordan staged a sit-in to prevent his impeachment and he even discredited investigations into Russian interference.&nbsp;

Trump's endorsement for Ohio Rep came hours after Representative Troy E Nehls wrote on X, "Just had a great conversation with President Trump about the Speaker’s race. He is endorsing Jim Jordan, and I believe Congress should listen to the leader of our party. I fully support Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House."

After the decision in the Ohio Congress, Jordan has now vowed to "keep working" and expressed his confidence that he would ultimately emerge victorious.&nbsp;

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US Republican Jim Jordan lost his first vote in his bid to become US House of Representatives Speaker after he received "unexpected" opposition from his party members.

US Republican Jim Jordan lost his first vote in his bid to become US House of Representatives Speaker after he received "unexpected" opposition from his party members. Despite intense lobbying, the right-wing Ohio Congressman was short of the 217 needed to win the job, as 20 of his fellow Republicans voted against him. For now, the Trump ally has abandoned plans for another vote until Wednesday morning. Republicans who refused to choose Jordan voted for Kevin Mc Carthy or picked other candidates. The Congress' lower chambers have had no Speaker since McCarthy was ousted two weeks ago in a ring-wing revolt. The speakership is second-in-line to the US presidency after the vice president. Also read | Donald Trump accuses Biden administration of funding 'Hamas' terror campaign' The Democratic nominee, Hakeem Jeffries earned 212 more votes than Jordan, but since Republicans control the House by a narrow 221-212 margin, the votes weren't enough to claim victory. Here's all you should know about Jim Jordan: Early life: James Daniel Jordan was born on 17 February 1946 in Troy, Ohio. Jordan was also once a wrestling champion when he was studying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics. Jordan during his college days won the wrestling championship twice. He even tied for the Olympics but failed to make the Olympic team in freestyle wrestling. Jordan was appointed an assistant coach with the Ohio State University under the wrestling programme from 1987 to 1995. In 1994, Jordan was elected to the House of Representatives in November and represented the 85th Ohio House district for three terms. Later in 2000, Jordan was elected to the Ohio Senate over independent candidate Jack Kafeenberger with 88 per cent of the votes. Jordan's Trump connection: Also read | US releases footage of incidents of Chinese jets performing 'coercive and risky' manoeuvres The Ohio Congressman has always been a stalwart supporter and close ally of former US president Donald Trump. During Trump's presidency, Jordan staged a sit-in to prevent his impeachment and he even discredited investigations into Russian interference. Trump's endorsement for Ohio Rep came hours after Representative Troy E Nehls wrote on X, "Just had a great conversation with President Trump about the Speaker’s race. He is endorsing Jim Jordan, and I believe Congress should listen to the leader of our party. I fully support Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House." After the decision in the Ohio Congress, Jordan has now vowed to "keep working" and expressed his confidence that he would ultimately emerge victorious. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Israel vs Hamas | Blast at Gaza hospital sparks protests worldwide

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China to meet his "No Limits" partner President Xi Jinping since the war broke out in Ukraine and this is the first time he's travelled to the capital of another P5 member country. Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted his dear friend Putin as China welcomes representatives from 130 countries for the Belt and Road Initiative Forum.

BRI Forum: Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping to hold bilateral today

The unmanned test flight for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission is scheduled to launch on October 21, according to an announcement made by the Indian Space Research Organization (Isro). The test will show how well the crew escape system functions.

India: Gaganyaan mission involves a three-day stay in space

In its battle with Russia, Ukraine has utilized long-range missiles given by the United States, the ATAMCS, for the first time. The strikes, which struck two Russian airbases located in occupied Ukrainian territory, were reported to have inflicted major damage by both Ukraine and certain Russian sources.

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine uses ATACMS long-range missiles', says Zelensky

After delivering a short Shakespearean scene, Kevin Spacey received a standing ovation at an Oxford theater on Monday night, his first performance since being cleared of sexual assault charges.

Kevin Spacey receives standing ovation in first stage appearance since sexual assault trial

Netherlands completed a famous 38-run win over South Africa to add further intrigue to the pool stage at the Cricket World Cup. Two days after Afghanistan had humbled holders England, the in-form South Africans were well beaten by the Dutch in a rain-affected game in Dharamsala that was reduced to 43 overs a side.

Netherlands stun South Africa by 38 runs in Dharamsala

The Israel-Hamas conflict has had several disturbing spillovers throughout the world. One of them is the rising prejudices against Muslims and Jews. In one such incident, some students of New York University (NYU) were seen tearing down posters of Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas.&nbsp;

Another incident, an alleged hate crime, involves a student from Columbia University. The student, as per reports, attacked a Jewish classmate with a broomstick.

<h2>Video goes viral&nbsp;</h2>

A video of the NYU students tearing down posters has gone viral on social media. The students, as per Daily Mail, are yet to be named publicly. Additionally, the university hasn't confirmed whether the young people seen in the video are currently enrolled.

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The video was filmed on Monday (Oct 16) at Tisch Hall in Manhattan's Greenwich Village by Students Supporting Israel, a campus organisation. In it, some youngsters&nbsp;can be seen stripping a wall bare of posters featuring the faces of some children taken hostage by Hamas militants.&nbsp;

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The campus organisation Students Supporting Israel is demanding the students seen tearing down posters be kicked out of the university.

<h2>Hate crime&nbsp;</h2>

The second incident involves students from Columbia University. A 19-year-old student has been hit with hate crime, assault and harassment charges for attacking a Jewish classmate. The attacker has been identified by Daily Mail as Maxwell Friedman.

Friedman, who uses female pronouns as per police, attacked a 24-year-old male classmate, fracturing his finger. The victim who has not been identified, was putting up posters of young children taken hostage by Hamas militants when the hate crime happened.

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These two incidents are the latest in a string of cases in the US that have happened as a consequence of the Israel-Hamas war.

Some Jewish students, as per Daily Mail, have also spoken out, saying that they no longer feel safe on campus due to their fellow students'&nbsp;lack of sympathy for Israel.

These incidents are not just limited to college and university campuses. Recently, in Illinois, US, a 71-year-old landlord made the headlines for fatally stabbing the 6-year-old child of his Palestine-American tenants.

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The Israel-Hamas conflict has had several disturbing spillovers throughout the world. One of them is the rising prejudices against Muslims and Jews. In one such incident, some students of New York University (NYU) were seen tearing down posters of Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas. Another incident, an alleged hate crime, involves a student from Columbia University. The student, as per reports, attacked a Jewish classmate with a broomstick. Video goes viral A video of the NYU students tearing down posters has gone viral on social media. The students, as per Daily Mail, are yet to be named publicly. Additionally, the university hasn't confirmed whether the young people seen in the video are currently enrolled. Also read | Hate crime in US: Man stabs to death 6-year-old Muslim child over ongoing Israel-Hamas war The video was filmed on Monday (Oct 16) at Tisch Hall in Manhattan's Greenwich Village by Students Supporting Israel, a campus organisation. In it, some youngsters can be seen stripping a wall bare of posters featuring the faces of some children taken hostage by Hamas militants. Today, we witnessed 2 NYU students violently tearing down posters of kidnapped babies, mothers, and grandmothers hanging outside of NYU Buildings. This was done in a laughing manner, exhibiting complete disregard for Jewish lives and Jewish safety. HERE ARE THE PICTURES. pic.twitter.com/VfEkkQ06sR — SSI_NYU (@ssi_nyu) October 16, 2023 × You can watch the video here: Here is the video of them taking it down. Heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/X4ZgMK5khh — SSI_NYU (@ssi_nyu) October 16, 2023 × Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. The campus organisation Students Supporting Israel is demanding the students seen tearing down posters be kicked out of the university. Hate crime The second incident involves students from Columbia University. A 19-year-old student has been hit with hate crime, assault and harassment charges for attacking a Jewish classmate. The attacker has been identified by Daily Mail as Maxwell Friedman. Friedman, who uses female pronouns as per police, attacked a 24-year-old male classmate, fracturing his finger. The victim who has not been identified, was putting up posters of young children taken hostage by Hamas militants when the hate crime happened. Also read | 'Mom, I'm fine': 6-year-old Muslim boy's heartbreaking last words before dying in hate crime These two incidents are the latest in a string of cases in the US that have happened as a consequence of the Israel-Hamas war. Some Jewish students, as per Daily Mail, have also spoken out, saying that they no longer feel safe on campus due to their fellow students' lack of sympathy for Israel. These incidents are not just limited to college and university campuses. Recently, in Illinois, US, a 71-year-old landlord made the headlines for fatally stabbing the 6-year-old child of his Palestine-American tenants. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Palestine, on Wednesday, called out Israel on its denial of involvement in the tragic Gaza hospital blast. Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "liar" and countered his claims that Hamas was behind the attack.

The Palestinian envoy claimed that Israeli forces were behind the strike and said that they had proof, a deleted X (formerly Twitter) post made by Israel.

<h2>What proof does Palestine have?</h2>

Hitting out at the Israeli PM, Mansour said, "He is a liar."&nbsp;

The diplomat claimed that they have a copy of a now-deleted post made by Israel in which the nation allegedly admitted that they hit a Hamas base in the area.

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He said that Netanyahu's "digital spokesperson tweeted that Israel did the hit thinking that there was a base for Hamas around this hospital, and then he deleted that tweet. We have a copy of that tweet."

"Now they changed the story to try to blame the Palestinians," he alleged, adding, "The Israeli spokesperson of the Army made a statement in which he said evacuate the hospitals... Their intention is to evacuate or hospitals will be hit and they are responsible for that crime and they cannot fabricate stories to deal with it."

As per news agency ANI, Mansour in his statement also demanded for immediate ceasefire.

"We as an Arab Group demand immediately a ceasefire because the continuation of the war, it means killing more Palestinians every moment."

<h2>Exchanging blames</h2>

Earlier, in a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that intelligence from several sources revealed that "Islamic Jihad terrorists" were responsible for the strike, which was an unsuccessful rocket launch.

Taking to social media platform X, he said: "An analysis of IDF operational systems indicates that a barrage of rockets was fired by terrorists in Gaza, passing in close proximity to the Al Ahli hospital in Gaza at the time it was hit."&nbsp;

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"Intelligence from multiple sources we have in our hands indicates that Islamic Jihad is responsible for the failed rocket launch which hit the hospital in Gaza," he added.

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In another post, he remarked that the "entire world should know: It was barbaric terrorists in Gaza that attacked the hospital in Gaza, and not the IDF."&nbsp;

"Those who brutally murdered our children also murder their own children," added the Israeli PM.

On Tuesday, Tal Heinrich, a spokesperson for Netanyahu, told CNN that IDF "does not target hospitals," adding "we only target Hamas strongholds, arms depots, and terror targets."

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The Israel Defense Forces, as per AFP, also attributed the blast to a misfired rocket by Hamas.

In a statement, IDF said: "The hospital was hit as a result of a failed rocket launched by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation."&nbsp;Hamas has labelled these accusations "lies".

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Palestine, on Wednesday, called out Israel on its denial of involvement in the tragic Gaza hospital blast. Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "liar" and countered his claims that Hamas was behind the attack.

Palestine, on Wednesday, called out Israel on its denial of involvement in the tragic Gaza hospital blast. Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "liar" and countered his claims that Hamas was behind the attack. The Palestinian envoy claimed that Israeli forces were behind the strike and said that they had proof, a deleted X (formerly Twitter) post made by Israel. What proof does Palestine have? Hitting out at the Israeli PM, Mansour said, "He is a liar." The diplomat claimed that they have a copy of a now-deleted post made by Israel in which the nation allegedly admitted that they hit a Hamas base in the area. Also read | Israel vs Hamas | Blast at Gaza hospital sparks protests worldwide He said that Netanyahu's "digital spokesperson tweeted that Israel did the hit thinking that there was a base for Hamas around this hospital, and then he deleted that tweet. We have a copy of that tweet." "Now they changed the story to try to blame the Palestinians," he alleged, adding, "The Israeli spokesperson of the Army made a statement in which he said evacuate the hospitals... Their intention is to evacuate or hospitals will be hit and they are responsible for that crime and they cannot fabricate stories to deal with it." As per news agency ANI, Mansour in his statement also demanded for immediate ceasefire. "We as an Arab Group demand immediately a ceasefire because the continuation of the war, it means killing more Palestinians every moment." Exchanging blames Earlier, in a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that intelligence from several sources revealed that "Islamic Jihad terrorists" were responsible for the strike, which was an unsuccessful rocket launch. Taking to social media platform X, he said: "An analysis of IDF operational systems indicates that a barrage of rockets was fired by terrorists in Gaza, passing in close proximity to the Al Ahli hospital in Gaza at the time it was hit." Also read | NYU students seen tearing down posters of young Israeli children kidnapped by Hamas. Watch! "Intelligence from multiple sources we have in our hands indicates that Islamic Jihad is responsible for the failed rocket launch which hit the hospital in Gaza," he added. An analysis of IDF operational systems indicates that a barrage of rockets was fired by terrorists in Gaza, passing in close proximity to the Al Ahli hospital in Gaza at the time it was hit. Intelligence from multiple sources we have in our hands indicates that Islamic Jihad is… — Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 17, 2023 × In another post, he remarked that the "entire world should know: It was barbaric terrorists in Gaza that attacked the hospital in Gaza, and not the IDF." "Those who brutally murdered our children also murder their own children," added the Israeli PM. On Tuesday, Tal Heinrich, a spokesperson for Netanyahu, told CNN that IDF "does not target hospitals," adding "we only target Hamas strongholds, arms depots, and terror targets." The entire world should know: It was barbaric terrorists in Gaza that attacked the hospital in Gaza, and not the IDF. Those who brutally murdered our children also murder their own children. — Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 17, 2023 × The Israel Defense Forces, as per AFP, also attributed the blast to a misfired rocket by Hamas. In a statement, IDF said: "The hospital was hit as a result of a failed rocket launched by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation." Hamas has labelled these accusations "lies". (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US Senator Michael Benett has sent letters to Google, TikTok, Meta X, and other major IT companies to prevent the dissemination of inaccurate and deceptive information regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

'Social media platforms amplifying misinformation', says US Senator Michael Benett

As part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and connectivity with the vital region, India has volunteered to help Central Asian governments combat terrorism, drug trafficking, and strengthen their defenses against cyberattacks.

India offers to help Central Asia fight terror and drug trafficking

Death is the sad truth of life. When someone close to us dies, we try to give them the best send-off. That is exactly what the people of Penrose, a small town in Colorado, United States, thought they were doing by availing the services of Return to Nature, a 'green' funeral home. However, a few weeks back an "abhorrent smell" alerted authorities to heaps of decomposing bodies.

<h2>Foul odour</h2>

Officials have discovered the decomposing remains of around 189 people from the Colorado funeral home that offered cremations and 'green' burials without the use of embalming fluids.&nbsp;

The discovery was made earlier this month, and the initial estimate was 115 bodies. However, on Tuesday, officials said that they have now identified 189 bodies.&nbsp;

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As per CBS News, they also said that the number could further change depending on the identification and the investigation.

<h2>'Horrific' scene</h2>

Authorities started their investigation on October 5&nbsp;after receiving complaints of a foul order from inside the decrepit building that houses the funeral home.

Fremont sheriff Allen Cooper described what they found as "horrific".&nbsp;

Citing an order from state officials dated October 5, news agency AP reports that Jon Hallford, the owner of the funeral home, has acknowledged having a "problem" at Penrose. Hallford also claimed that he practised taxidermy at the Penrose site.

Authorities finished removing the decomposing bodies on October 11&nbsp;and are working on identifying the remains. For this, they have sought help from an FBI team that, as per AP, gets deployed to mass casualty events like aircraft crashes.

<h2>Funeral home in trouble</h2>

As per the Gazette, the funeral home's licence&nbsp;expired months before the discovery was made. Citing records from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), it reports that the licence for Return to Nature Funeral Home Penrose location expired on Nov&nbsp;30, 2022.&nbsp;

Documentation released by DORA revealed that despite that, the funeral home continued operations.&nbsp;

Authorities reportedly were aware of the funeral home's troubles. It had missed tax payments in recent months, had got evicted from one of its properties and was also sued for unpaid bills by a crematory that ended business ties with it almost a year ago.&nbsp;

More than 120 worried families have already contacted authorities, fearing their relatives could be among the decomposing bodies. Colorado, as per the report, has some of the weakest rules for funeral homes in the US with no routine inspections or qualification requirements for funeral home operators.&nbsp;

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Death is the sad truth of life. When someone close to us dies, we try to give them the best send-off. That is exactly what the people of Penrose, a small town in Colorado, United States, thought they were doing by availing the services of Return to Nature, a 'green' funeral home. However, a few weeks back an "abhorrent smell" alerted authorities to heaps of decomposing bodies. Foul odour Officials have discovered the decomposing remains of around 189 people from the Colorado funeral home that offered cremations and 'green' burials without the use of embalming fluids. The discovery was made earlier this month, and the initial estimate was 115 bodies. However, on Tuesday, officials said that they have now identified 189 bodies. Also read | NYU students seen tearing down posters of young Israeli children kidnapped by Hamas. Watch! As per CBS News, they also said that the number could further change depending on the identification and the investigation. 'Horrific' scene Authorities started their investigation on October 5 after receiving complaints of a foul order from inside the decrepit building that houses the funeral home. Fremont sheriff Allen Cooper described what they found as "horrific". Citing an order from state officials dated October 5, news agency AP reports that Jon Hallford, the owner of the funeral home, has acknowledged having a "problem" at Penrose. Hallford also claimed that he practised taxidermy at the Penrose site. Authorities finished removing the decomposing bodies on October 11 and are working on identifying the remains. For this, they have sought help from an FBI team that, as per AP, gets deployed to mass casualty events like aircraft crashes. Funeral home in trouble As per the Gazette, the funeral home's licence expired months before the discovery was made. Citing records from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), it reports that the licence for Return to Nature Funeral Home Penrose location expired on Nov 30, 2022. Documentation released by DORA revealed that despite that, the funeral home continued operations. Authorities reportedly were aware of the funeral home's troubles. It had missed tax payments in recent months, had got evicted from one of its properties and was also sued for unpaid bills by a crematory that ended business ties with it almost a year ago. More than 120 worried families have already contacted authorities, fearing their relatives could be among the decomposing bodies. Colorado, as per the report, has some of the weakest rules for funeral homes in the US with no routine inspections or qualification requirements for funeral home operators. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In an ordinary field in North Essex, England, a metal detectorist has made an exciting historical discovery dating back to the Middle Ages.

The detectorist found a gold medieval ring engraved with a beautiful declaration of love and a silver hooked tag. The finds, as per BBC, are subject to a coroner's inquest at Chelmsford.

<h2>Engraved love</h2>

The gold medieval ring with a love declaration in French was found near Frinton. On another occasion, the same detectorist landed upon a silver hooked tag in the field.

"Je desir vous Ceruir," reads the ring. This French term is a declaration of love and translates to "I desire to serve you".&nbsp;The language is a type of French used in England during the Middle Ages.

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The gold ring was found in a cracked condition and is pretty small, with a diameter of merely 9.4 millimetres, and a width of 3.9 millimetres, reports BBC News.

Its style, as per experts, was popular between 1400 and 1500 — rings with chivalric mottos were all the rage back then. Smitten by their love, in a courtly love tradition, men would often have mottos like "I desire to serve you" or "wish to obey" engraved as promises.

They also believe it belonged to someone with an elite status, and a connection to the French.

<h2>'I desire to serve you'</h2>

The ring, though pretty small, belonged to a man, speculates Lori Rogerson, the Essex County Finds Liaison Officer for the Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service.

She said the ring is so "tiny it only fits on my little finger" and that it was probably worn on all joints of all the fingers.

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"At this period rings were worn on all the joints of all the fingers so that it could have been worn on the upper joint," said Rogerson, while talking to BBC.

The metal detectorist also found a Tudor silver-gilt hooked tag that women probably used to hold up one layer of skirt from another, so both were visible.

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In an ordinary field in North Essex, England, a metal detectorist has made an exciting historical discovery dating back to the Middle Ages. The detectorist found a gold medieval ring engraved with a beautiful declaration of love and a silver hooked tag. The finds, as per BBC, are subject to a coroner's inquest at Chelmsford. Engraved love The gold medieval ring with a love declaration in French was found near Frinton. On another occasion, the same detectorist landed upon a silver hooked tag in the field. "Je desir vous Ceruir," reads the ring. This French term is a declaration of love and translates to "I desire to serve you". The language is a type of French used in England during the Middle Ages. Also read | Mona Lisa reflects Leonardo da Vinci's genius in more ways than one. Here's how The gold ring was found in a cracked condition and is pretty small, with a diameter of merely 9.4 millimetres, and a width of 3.9 millimetres, reports BBC News. Its style, as per experts, was popular between 1400 and 1500 — rings with chivalric mottos were all the rage back then. Smitten by their love, in a courtly love tradition, men would often have mottos like "I desire to serve you" or "wish to obey" engraved as promises. They also believe it belonged to someone with an elite status, and a connection to the French. 'I desire to serve you' The ring, though pretty small, belonged to a man, speculates Lori Rogerson, the Essex County Finds Liaison Officer for the Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service. She said the ring is so "tiny it only fits on my little finger" and that it was probably worn on all joints of all the fingers. Also read | This stunning visualisation of Mars' gigantic 'Labyrinth of Night' will blow your mind "At this period rings were worn on all the joints of all the fingers so that it could have been worn on the upper joint," said Rogerson, while talking to BBC. The metal detectorist also found a Tudor silver-gilt hooked tag that women probably used to hold up one layer of skirt from another, so both were visible. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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NASA Psyche Asteroid&nbsp;Mission: The Psyche aircraft launched by NASA last week as the first mission to a metal asteroid is all set to blaze a literal blue trail. The spacecraft was launched towards an asteroid of the name.&nbsp;

This bright wake probe's remarkable propulsive system will switch within the first 100 days of the mission. Hall thruster is the mechanism which will propel the Pysche through space.&nbsp;

This thruster will glow blue as it ionizes xenon, a noble gas that will be used to move the spacecraft forward. The gas is also used in car headlights and plasma televisions. This is the first time such technology will be used and it has only been available for NASA spaceflight since 2015.&nbsp;

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But why do engineers use this technology?

While planning space missions, engineers focus on efficiency which can be achieved through this technology. For this, the engineers turned to electric thrusters. These come in different variants. Scientists use ion and Hall thrusters.&nbsp;

Dan Geobel, NASA's Psyche chief engineer in a blog post said, "There are many different types of electric thrusters, almost as many as there are different makers of cars."&nbsp;

"They can probably be considered the Tesla versions of space propulsion," he added.&nbsp;

Ion thrusters use high electric voltages to make plasma and spew ions into space. NASA's Dawn mission used these ion thrusters to get to dwarf planet Ceres, but the space agency said that they're not the fastest.&nbsp;

On the other hand, the Hall thrusters use a magnetic field to swirl electrons in a circle and produce a beam of ions. They don't get good mileage but the Pysche team picked it because these thrusters allow them to make a smaller and therefore more efficient spacecraft.&nbsp;

The thrusters need power to work which they get from the sun via solar panels and something to ionize.&nbsp;

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Now that the mission has been launched, the team will spend the next 100 days checking out all the spacecraft's systems to ensure they're ready for the journey.&nbsp;

If the mission is successful, then the Hall thrusters will likely make an appearance on upcoming space missions, said Steven Scott, the programme manager for the Psyche mission at the company Maxar. As per NASA experts, by August 2029, the spacecraft will begin exploring the asteroid that scientists think – because of its high metal content – may be the partial core of a planetesimal, a building block of an early planet.

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Daniel Noboa, business heir, and now Ecuador's youngest-ever president-elect has vowed to "restore peace" to the drug gang war-ravaged South American country.&nbsp;

"Tomorrow we start work for this new Ecuador, we start working to rebuild a country seriously battered by violence, by corruption and by hate," he told supporters during an address in the seaside town of Olon.

"From tomorrow Daniel Noboa starts work as your new president," added the president-elect.

A surprise qualifier for the run-off, Noboa is a banana empire heir with a significant challenge in front of him. Here's everything you need to know about Ecuador's new president-elect.

<h2>Who is Daniel Noboa?</h2>

On Sunday (October 15th) Noboa, a businessman, fulfilled a long-held family ambition and was elected the youngest president-elect in modern Ecuadoran history.

He belongs to the brand-new National Democratic Action Alliance, an alliance which incorporates parties from both the left and the right political spectrums. The party whose economic philosophy is liberalism won the third-highest number of seats in the August legislative elections.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-elect-noboa-vows-to-restore-peace-to-violence-plagued-ecuador-647358">President-elect Noboa vows to 'restore peace' to violence-plagued Ecuador</a>

The young, 35-year-old leader edged out socialist rival Luisa Gonzalez and won the election with about 52 per cent of the votes.

He is the son of Ecuador's richest man, banana tycoon Alvaro Noboa, who unsuccessfully attempted to become Ecuador's president but lost five times. He is married and has two children.

The president-elect rose out of obscurity and entered the limelight for wearing a bulletproof vest to a televised presidential debate. At the debate, which took place shortly after the broad daylight assassination of Noboa, he claimed to have received death threats.

He will hold the president's post for only around 17 months — from December this year until May 2025 — and will face the ballot in 2025. Under Ecuador's laws, he can run again for president for the 2025-29 term and the one after that.&nbsp;

<h2>Education, career and previous political experience</h2>

Daniel Noboa, as per AFP, has studied business administration at New York University and has a public administration degree from Harvard's Kennedy School.&nbsp;

He is a little-known politician with only a short two-year political stint to his name — a member of the National Assembly of Ecuador between 2021 and 2023.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ecuador-leftist-luisa-gonzalez-businessman-noboa-set-to-go-to-second-round-627412">Ecuador election: Leftist Luisa Gonzalez, businessman Noboa set to go to second round</a>

Before entering politics, he established himself as a businessman, founding his own company at the age of 18 — DNA Entertainment Group, an event organising company.

He also served as the Shipping Director and commercial and logistics director of Noboa Corporation between 2010 and 2018.

<h2>Campaign promises</h2>

On Sunday, addressing his supporters, Noboa said that he intends to "give progress to a country... that has all the elements to be a global example."

As per AFP, Noboa, who identifies as "centre-left" embraces neoliberal economic thinking and has vowed to prioritise job creation through tax incentives and credit facilities to help small businesses.

He has also proposed the introduction of a jury system to judge corruption cases. Corruption, as per AFP, happens to be one of the biggest challenges faced by Ecuador.&nbsp;

To address yet another enormous challenge: drug trafficking, he has pledged to beef up security at ports and airports, proven hot spots for drug smuggling.

Noboa also wants to militarise the nation's borders and create an offshore prison on barges or ships that will be used to isolate violent inmates.

Furthermore, Noboa has said that he will balance meeting Ecuador's foreign debt obligations with the needs of the population.

<h2>Campaign strategy</h2>

Daniel Noboa, as per Reuters, made a special point to woo young voters — holding events at universities toward the end of the campaign.

This year, as per AFP estimates, 13 million Ecuadoreans between the ages of 18 and 29 were obliged to vote.&nbsp;

He also made extensive use of social media, in fact, he ran much of his campaign online.&nbsp;

At one time, thanks to viral videos of "Noboas" posted by citizens, his name even emerged as a trend on social media platforms like X and TikTok. Noboas is the term coined for thousands of human-sized cardboard cutouts of the leader which started showing up at house parties, on the beach or even riding the bus.&nbsp;

<h2>Rivals left behind</h2>

With more than 90 per cent of the votes counted, Daniel Noboa emerged as the victor winning over 52 per cent of the votes.&nbsp;

His leftist adversary Luisa Gonzalez won about 48 per cent of the votes.

However, polls as per Reuters showed the contest would be much closer; several put Noboa and Gonzalez the two leading candidates within the margin of error of each other.

Calling on the president-elect to fulfil his promises to students and the elderly, Gonzalez congratulated Noboa him on his victory, said: "Daniel Noboa, our profound congratulations, because this is democracy."

(With inputs from agencies)

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Daniel Noboa, business heir, and now Ecuador's youngest-ever president-elect has vowed to "restore peace" to the drug gang war-ravaged South American country. "Tomorrow we start work for this new Ecuador, we start working to rebuild a country seriously battered by violence, by corruption and by hate," he told supporters during an address in the seaside town of Olon.

Daniel Noboa, business heir, and now Ecuador's youngest-ever president-elect has vowed to "restore peace" to the drug gang war-ravaged South American country. "Tomorrow we start work for this new Ecuador, we start working to rebuild a country seriously battered by violence, by corruption and by hate," he told supporters during an address in the seaside town of Olon. "From tomorrow Daniel Noboa starts work as your new president," added the president-elect. A surprise qualifier for the run-off, Noboa is a banana empire heir with a significant challenge in front of him. Here's everything you need to know about Ecuador's new president-elect. Who is Daniel Noboa? On Sunday (October 15th) Noboa, a businessman, fulfilled a long-held family ambition and was elected the youngest president-elect in modern Ecuadoran history. He belongs to the brand-new National Democratic Action Alliance, an alliance which incorporates parties from both the left and the right political spectrums. The party whose economic philosophy is liberalism won the third-highest number of seats in the August legislative elections. Also read | President-elect Noboa vows to 'restore peace' to violence-plagued Ecuador The young, 35-year-old leader edged out socialist rival Luisa Gonzalez and won the election with about 52 per cent of the votes. He is the son of Ecuador's richest man, banana tycoon Alvaro Noboa, who unsuccessfully attempted to become Ecuador's president but lost five times. He is married and has two children. The president-elect rose out of obscurity and entered the limelight for wearing a bulletproof vest to a televised presidential debate. At the debate, which took place shortly after the broad daylight assassination of Noboa, he claimed to have received death threats. He will hold the president's post for only around 17 months — from December this year until May 2025 — and will face the ballot in 2025. Under Ecuador's laws, he can run again for president for the 2025-29 term and the one after that. Education, career and previous political experience Daniel Noboa, as per AFP, has studied business administration at New York University and has a public administration degree from Harvard's Kennedy School. He is a little-known politician with only a short two-year political stint to his name — a member of the National Assembly of Ecuador between 2021 and 2023. Also read | Ecuador election: Leftist Luisa Gonzalez, businessman Noboa set to go to second round Before entering politics, he established himself as a businessman, founding his own company at the age of 18 — DNA Entertainment Group, an event organising company. He also served as the Shipping Director and commercial and logistics director of Noboa Corporation between 2010 and 2018. Campaign promises On Sunday, addressing his supporters, Noboa said that he intends to "give progress to a country... that has all the elements to be a global example." As per AFP, Noboa, who identifies as "centre-left" embraces neoliberal economic thinking and has vowed to prioritise job creation through tax incentives and credit facilities to help small businesses. He has also proposed the introduction of a jury system to judge corruption cases. Corruption, as per AFP, happens to be one of the biggest challenges faced by Ecuador. To address yet another enormous challenge: drug trafficking, he has pledged to beef up security at ports and airports, proven hot spots for drug smuggling. Noboa also wants to militarise the nation's borders and create an offshore prison on barges or ships that will be used to isolate violent inmates. Furthermore, Noboa has said that he will balance meeting Ecuador's foreign debt obligations with the needs of the population. Campaign strategy Daniel Noboa, as per Reuters, made a special point to woo young voters — holding events at universities toward the end of the campaign. This year, as per AFP estimates, 13 million Ecuadoreans between the ages of 18 and 29 were obliged to vote. He also made extensive use of social media, in fact, he ran much of his campaign online. At one time, thanks to viral videos of "Noboas" posted by citizens, his name even emerged as a trend on social media platforms like X and TikTok. Noboas is the term coined for thousands of human-sized cardboard cutouts of the leader which started showing up at house parties, on the beach or even riding the bus. Rivals left behind With more than 90 per cent of the votes counted, Daniel Noboa emerged as the victor winning over 52 per cent of the votes. His leftist adversary Luisa Gonzalez won about 48 per cent of the votes. However, polls as per Reuters showed the contest would be much closer; several put Noboa and Gonzalez the two leading candidates within the margin of error of each other. Calling on the president-elect to fulfil his promises to students and the elderly, Gonzalez congratulated Noboa him on his victory, said: "Daniel Noboa, our profound congratulations, because this is democracy." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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