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Iran on Sunday (Oct 13) condemned the latest US sanctions on its oil industry, calling them "illegal and unjustified". The US imposed the sanctions after Tehran's missile attack on Israel earlier this month.&nbsp;

In a statement, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, defended the strike as lawful, and insisted that Iran had the right to respond to the new sanctions.&nbsp;

Baghaei criticised the US, accusing it of supporting Israel's aggression. He said that the US&nbsp;"policy of threats and maximum pressure" had no impact on "Iran's will to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interests, and citizens&nbsp;against any violation and foreign aggressions."

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He argued that these measures enable Israel "to continue killing innocents and pose a threat to the peace and unity of the region and the world".

The&nbsp;sanctions come amid rising tensions, with oil prices climbing to their highest since August. US President Joe Biden has cautioned Israel against targeting Iran's oil infrastructure, one of the world's 10 largest producers. Iran has warned that any attack on its facilities "will provoke an even stronger response".

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The new US sanctions, introduced on Friday (Oct 11), target ships and companies involved in transporting Iranian oil.&nbsp;

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The US Treasury said it targeted Tehran's so-called shadow fleet of ships involved in selling Iranian oil, bypassing existing restrictions. Furthermore, the US Treasury Department blacklisted 10 companies and 17 vessels as "blocked property".

Meanwhile, the State Department sanctioned six more firms and ships for "knowingly engaging in a significant transaction for the purchase, acquisition, sale, transport, or marketing of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran".

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran on Sunday (Oct 13) condemned the latest US sanctions on its oil industry, calling them "illegal and unjustified". The US imposed the sanctions after Tehran's missile attack on Israel earlier this month.

Iran on Sunday (Oct 13) condemned the latest US sanctions on its oil industry, calling them "illegal and unjustified". The US imposed the sanctions after Tehran's missile attack on Israel earlier this month. In a statement, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, defended the strike as lawful, and insisted that Iran had the right to respond to the new sanctions. Baghaei criticised the US, accusing it of supporting Israel's aggression. He said that the US "policy of threats and maximum pressure" had no impact on "Iran's will to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interests, and citizens against any violation and foreign aggressions." Also read | Gaza war: Hamas tried to persuade Iran and Hezbollah to join its October 7 attack on Israel, says report He argued that these measures enable Israel "to continue killing innocents and pose a threat to the peace and unity of the region and the world". The sanctions come amid rising tensions, with oil prices climbing to their highest since August. US President Joe Biden has cautioned Israel against targeting Iran's oil infrastructure, one of the world's 10 largest producers. Iran has warned that any attack on its facilities "will provoke an even stronger response". US' latest sanctions against Iran The new US sanctions, introduced on Friday (Oct 11), target ships and companies involved in transporting Iranian oil. Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel intercepts about five projectiles from Lebanon- Top updates The US Treasury said it targeted Tehran's so-called shadow fleet of ships involved in selling Iranian oil, bypassing existing restrictions. Furthermore, the US Treasury Department blacklisted 10 companies and 17 vessels as "blocked property". Meanwhile, the State Department sanctioned six more firms and ships for "knowingly engaging in a significant transaction for the purchase, acquisition, sale, transport, or marketing of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran". (With inputs from agencies)

Iran slams new US oil sanctions, calls them ‘illegal and unjustified’

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Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza's Jabalia camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, with Israel claiming the operation is aimed at stopping Hamas from regrouping. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) those trying to leave are "getting shot".

On Friday, airstrikes killed at least 20 Palestinians in Jabalia, and nearby homes were damaged, medics reported. The day's overall death toll across Gaza, as per Reuters, reached 61, with nearly half of the casualties from Jabalia, one of Gaza's largest refugee camps.

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) voiced urgent concern, describing the camp as a no-go zone where anyone attempting to leave faces being shot.&nbsp;

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On X, MSF project coordinator Sarah Vuylsteke said,&nbsp;"Nobody is allowed to get in or out; anyone who tries is getting shot."

Five MSF staff are among those trapped.&nbsp;

"I don't know what to do; at any moment we could die. People are starving," she quoted Haydar, an MSF driver who said he was "afraid to stay, and I am also afraid to leave".

The Israeli military has claimed that its strikes have reportedly killed dozens of militants in the area. However, questions remain about how many of them were civilians.&nbsp;

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According to the report, at least 15 of the fatalities in Jabalia were due to Israeli strikes, including on a school where displaced individuals were sheltering, reported the official Palestinian news agency Wafa citing medical sources.

Gaza's Civil Defence said that multiple people were injured by drone fire.

Previously, the military has accused Hamas of using civilian shelters as cover, a charge the group denies.&nbsp;

Humanitarian groups have raised alarms over the growing crisis, as over 400,000 people are reportedly trapped in northern Gaza, with limited options for evacuation. United Nations officials have also expressed concern that Israel's offensive and the evacuation orders in Northern Gaza could disrupt the second phase of its crucial polio vaccination campaign.

(With inputs from agencies)

Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza's Jabalia camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, with Israel claiming the operation is aimed at stopping Hamas from regrouping.

Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza's Jabalia camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, with Israel claiming the operation is aimed at stopping Hamas from regrouping. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) those trying to leave are "getting shot". On Friday, airstrikes killed at least 20 Palestinians in Jabalia, and nearby homes were damaged, medics reported. The day's overall death toll across Gaza, as per Reuters, reached 61, with nearly half of the casualties from Jabalia, one of Gaza's largest refugee camps. MSF staff trapped Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) voiced urgent concern, describing the camp as a no-go zone where anyone attempting to leave faces being shot. Also read | Israeli army warns to attack ambulances in southern Lebanon, claims Hezbollah misusing them On X, MSF project coordinator Sarah Vuylsteke said, "Nobody is allowed to get in or out; anyone who tries is getting shot." Five MSF staff are among those trapped. "I don't know what to do; at any moment we could die. People are starving," she quoted Haydar, an MSF driver who said he was "afraid to stay, and I am also afraid to leave". The Israeli military has claimed that its strikes have reportedly killed dozens of militants in the area. However, questions remain about how many of them were civilians. Also read | Iran bans pagers, walkie-talkies on flights after attacks in Lebanon According to the report, at least 15 of the fatalities in Jabalia were due to Israeli strikes, including on a school where displaced individuals were sheltering, reported the official Palestinian news agency Wafa citing medical sources. Gaza's Civil Defence said that multiple people were injured by drone fire. Previously, the military has accused Hamas of using civilian shelters as cover, a charge the group denies. Humanitarian groups have raised alarms over the growing crisis, as over 400,000 people are reportedly trapped in northern Gaza, with limited options for evacuation. United Nations officials have also expressed concern that Israel's offensive and the evacuation orders in Northern Gaza could disrupt the second phase of its crucial polio vaccination campaign. (With inputs from agencies)

Thousands trapped in Gaza's Jabalia Camp as Israeli forces intensify assault; those trying to flee 'get shot'

A Jewish school in Canada's Toronto was hit by gunfire on Saturday (Oct 12) for the second time this year, as the country sees a rise in anti-Semitic attacks since the start of the war in Gaza.

A Jewish school in Canada's Toronto was hit by gunfire on Saturday (Oct 12) for the second time this year, as the country sees a rise in anti-Semitic attacks since the start of the war in Gaza. A report by the news agency AFP said that shots were fired from a vehicle at around 4 am local time at the Bais Chaya Mushka girls' school. No one was injured in the incident. The school in the North York area of Toronto was targeted in a similar incident in May, and police believe the two shootings were connected. Investigation launched Addressing a press conference, Inspector Paul Krawczyk said that upon investigation, police determined the window, along with other parts of the building, had been struck by gunfire. Also read | 'Gaza is a non-stop nightmare,' UN chief Guterres tells world leaders at General Assembly Inspector Krawczyk said that no one was in school at the time of the shooting. "Police are not releasing any details about suspects at this time," he added. Krawczyk said it was particularly concerning that the incident happened on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, one of the most sacred days in the Jewish calendar. He pointed out that over the past several weeks, police have increased their presence in Jewish neighbourhoods (in Toronto), and police presence would increase in the school's neighbourhood. 'Very disturbed' by incident: PM Trudeau Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said early Sunday that he was "very disturbed" by the incident. In a post on X, Prime Minister Trudeau said, "As we wait for more details, my heart goes out to the students, staff and parents who must be terrified and hurting today." I’m very disturbed to hear that last night, as families marked Yom Kippur, there were shots fired at a Jewish school in Toronto. As we wait for more details, my heart goes out to the students, staff, and parents who must be terrified and hurting today.… — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 12, 2024 × "Anti-Semitism is a disgusting and dangerous form of hate -- and we won't let it stand," he added. School experienced a shooting incident in May Bais Chaya Mushka girls' school was the target of a shooting in May. A report by CBC said that unknown suspects allegedly fired on the school in May. Following this incident, community members and politicians held a rally condemning hatred and antisemitism. In November last year, a Jewish school in Montreal was shot at twice in a single week, with no one injured. According to a report published in May by Jewish organization B'nai Brith Canada, anti-Semitic acts more than doubled in Canada between 2022 and 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Jewish school in Canada's Toronto hit by gunfire for second time this year

Senior NCP leader Baba Siddique passed away after being fired upon by unidentified people in Mumbai on Saturday. He was admitted to the nearby Lilavati Hospital.

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Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza's Jabalia Camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, targeting Hamas, while Médecins Sans Frontières reports that people trying to flee are being shot.

In India, the shooters behind the killing of politician Baba Siddique have claimed affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with two suspects arrested.

Kamala Harris, copying Donald Trump's tactics, has challenged him to reveal his health report as the two candidates near the election.

In Canada, a Jewish school in Toronto has been hit by gunfire for the second time this year, amid rising anti-Semitic incidents linked to the Gaza conflict.

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Indian politician and former minister in the state of Maharashtra Baba Siddique&nbsp;was shot dead by three men in Mumbai's Bandra on Saturday (Oct 12). Police arrested two of the assailants and the third is on the run.

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Kamala Harris has taken a page out of her political rival Donald Trump's book and has invited him to disclose his health report. Harris, the Democratic Party presidential candidate who at 59 years old is much younger than the 78-year-old Republican Party presidential candidate Trump. On Saturday, she challenged the ex-president to publish his health records.

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Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza's Jabalia Camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, targeting Hamas, while Médecins Sans Frontières reports that people trying to flee are being shot.

Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza's Jabalia Camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, targeting Hamas, while Médecins Sans Frontières reports that people trying to flee are being shot. In India, the shooters behind the killing of politician Baba Siddique have claimed affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with two suspects arrested. Kamala Harris, copying Donald Trump's tactics, has challenged him to reveal his health report as the two candidates near the election. In Canada, a Jewish school in Toronto has been hit by gunfire for the second time this year, amid rising anti-Semitic incidents linked to the Gaza conflict. Click on the headlines for more Thousands trapped in Gaza's Jabalia Camp as Israeli forces intensify assault; those trying to flee 'get shot' Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza's Jabalia camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, with Israel claiming the operation is aimed at stopping Hamas from regrouping. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), those trying to leave are "getting shot". Shooters behind Indian politician Baba Siddique's killing claim to be from Lawrence Bishnoi gang: Reports Indian politician and former minister in the state of Maharashtra Baba Siddique was shot dead by three men in Mumbai's Bandra on Saturday (Oct 12). Police arrested two of the assailants and the third is on the run. Kamala Harris goes full Trump, challenges 78-year-old Republican to reveal his health report Kamala Harris has taken a page out of her political rival Donald Trump's book and has invited him to disclose his health report. Harris, the Democratic Party presidential candidate who at 59 years old is much younger than the 78-year-old Republican Party presidential candidate Trump. On Saturday, she challenged the ex-president to publish his health records. Jewish school in Canada's Toronto hit by gunfire for second time this year A Jewish school in Canada's Toronto was hit by gunfire on Saturday (Oct 12) for the second time this year, as the country has seen a rise in anti-Semitic attacks since the start of the war in Gaza. Watch | Florida Residents Return to Flooded Streets and Devastated Homes After Hurricane Milton

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Kamala Harris has taken a page out of her political rival Donald Trump's book and has invited him to disclose his health report. Harris, the Democratic Party presidential candidate who at 59 years old is much younger than the 78-year-old Republican Party presidential candidate Trump. On Saturday, she challenged the ex-president to publish his health records.

This comes after she published her medical report.&nbsp;

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Soon after her health report was published, speaking to reporters, the US Vice President slammed Trump, labelling his unwillingness to publish his health records "a further example of his lack of transparency."

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"It's obvious that his team, at least, does not want the American people to see everything about who he is... and whether or not he is actually fit to do the job of being President of the United States," she remarked. &nbsp;

Previously, when Biden was the presumptive Democratic Party nominee, Trump and his campaign repeatedly drew parallels between the two men's slight age difference, with Trump being the younger candidate. Now, the Harris campaign is eager to highlight the former president's age since he became the oldest candidate in the race.

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While it did not publish the 78-year-old's most recent health reports, the Trump campaign hitting back at Harris claimed that the septuagenarian was also "in perfect and excellent health to be Commander in Chief". It further charged that Harris lacked the strength to lead the country.

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In the health report published by the White House the same day, Harris'&nbsp;physician Joshua Simmons wrote: "Vice President Harris remains in excellent health".

Calling her most recent physical exam "unremarkable" the physician said that Kamala Harris "possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the presidency."

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Kamala Harris has taken a page out of her political rival Donald Trump's book and has invited him to disclose his health report. Harris, the Democratic Party presidential candidate who at 59 years old is much younger than the 78-year-old Republican Party presidential candidate Trump.

Kamala Harris has taken a page out of her political rival Donald Trump's book and has invited him to disclose his health report. Harris, the Democratic Party presidential candidate who at 59 years old is much younger than the 78-year-old Republican Party presidential candidate Trump. On Saturday, she challenged the ex-president to publish his health records. This comes after she published her medical report. Harris slams Trump's 'lack of transparency' Soon after her health report was published, speaking to reporters, the US Vice President slammed Trump, labelling his unwillingness to publish his health records "a further example of his lack of transparency." Also read | Kamala Harris releases medical report, touts 'excellent health' ahead of US presidential election "It's obvious that his team, at least, does not want the American people to see everything about who he is... and whether or not he is actually fit to do the job of being President of the United States," she remarked. Previously, when Biden was the presumptive Democratic Party nominee, Trump and his campaign repeatedly drew parallels between the two men's slight age difference, with Trump being the younger candidate. Now, the Harris campaign is eager to highlight the former president's age since he became the oldest candidate in the race. Trump campaign hits back While it did not publish the 78-year-old's most recent health reports, the Trump campaign hitting back at Harris claimed that the septuagenarian was also "in perfect and excellent health to be Commander in Chief". It further charged that Harris lacked the strength to lead the country. Also read | Trump leads Harris on handling West Asia, Ukraine wars, poll shows Harris fit to 'execute the duties of the presidency' In the health report published by the White House the same day, Harris' physician Joshua Simmons wrote: "Vice President Harris remains in excellent health". Calling her most recent physical exam "unremarkable" the physician said that Kamala Harris "possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the presidency." NEW: Vice President Kamala Harris's doctor released a letter saying she is in "excellent health" and "possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in… pic.twitter.com/0YxoDtpRok — Brandon Richard (@BrandonLRichard) October 12, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris goes full Trump, challenges 78-year-old Republican to reveal his health report

The planet Earth is about to witness of a once In A 80,000 years event, a comet that was last seen when the Neander hills roamed planet Earth in competition with the humans is now making its return and you can see it with your naked eyes. Watch to know more.

80,000-Year Comet Dazzles The Skies

Taiwan's defense Ministry has said that it has detected 24 PLA aircraft and 10 PLA vessels operating around the island. Now 22 of them crossed the median line and reportedly enter into Taiwan's air defense identification zone. Watch to know more.

China-Taiwan: 24 Chinese Aircraft Detected Around Taiwan

The visit of King Charles and queen Camila to Australia later this month is being very keenly watched for more reasons than one. Now besides being a key international trip after his cancer diagnosis his reaction to the question of the fate of the monarchy in Australia is also gaining a lot of interest.

King's Reply To Republican Campaigners

Iran has issued a stock warning to its Arab neighbors and also the oil Rich allies of the United States. As the state of Israel is planning a massive attack on Iran, our report tells you as to have Iran is now indulging in some urgent diplomatic efforts to reduce the scale of the Israeli attack.

Iran: Don't Help Israel, or You're Next

Iran-Israel Conflict: Will Israel Defy Biden's Red Line on Iran ?

Another junior doctor, who was observing a fast-unto-death in protest over the rape and murder of a woman medic at R G Kar Medical College was rushed to a hospital on Saturday evening after his health condition deteriorated, an official said.

Kolkata Doctor Rape-murder Case: Third Medic Hospitalised As 'fast-unto-death' Protest Continues

West Asia is on high alert for further escalation awaiting Israel's response to Iranian missile barrage on October 1st. The IDF claims that about 45 rockets have been fired from Lebanon to northern Israel. The military said that some of this rockets were intercepted. Watch to know more

Israel Ramps Up Military Push In Lebanon

Breaking: IDF Claims that 320 projectiles have been fired into Israel from Lebanon. This comes when Israel's holiest day. his is one of the biggest rockets fired by Hezbollah since the beginning of the war. Watch to know more.

IDF: 320 Projectiles Fired Into Israel From Lebanon

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Fresh Attack On Israel On Its Holiest Day

People across India are celebrating the Dusshera and Vijay Dashami today as the day marks the end of the 9-Day Navaratri. The occasion of Dussehra marks triumph of good over evil. Watch to know more.

India: Ravana's Mighty Form Goes Up In Flames

Russia continues to pound Ukraine with air strikes targeting crucial energy facilities and critical sides now the Russian forces have claimed a series of air strikes targeting Ukrainian energy facilities over the past week the

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Attacks Zaporizhzhia: Civilians Injured

Authorities in the German city of Cologne evacuated three hospitals and thousands of homes following the discovery of an unexploded bomb from World War II during construction work on a new medical campus.

Authorities in the German city of Cologne evacuated three hospitals and thousands of homes following the discovery of an unexploded bomb from World War II during construction work on a new medical campus. US bomb found with front and rear detonators The bomb, weighing 1,000kg and originating from the United States, has both front and rear impact detonators. Experts were set to defuse it on Friday (Oct 11). Evacuation plans were in place for around six months, as there were concerns that unexploded ordnance might be found at the site during excavation. A 500-metre exclusion zone has been set up around the bomb’s location. City officials have indicated that there may be up to eight more unexploded bombs in the area, but further excavations are needed to confirm this. Largest evacuation in Cologne since 1945 mobilises thousands This evacuation, which involved around 1,300 personnel including police, firefighters, emergency workers, city staff, and 800 volunteers, was described by authorities as the largest such operation since 1945. Volunteers visited homes to ensure residents were safely evacuated. Hospitals cleared, thousands relocated to safety Two hospitals were cleared on Thursday (Oct 10), while a third was evacuated on Friday morning, along with about 10,000 residents, according to a city spokesperson. Traffic and public transport were also rerouted away from the area. Patients were transferred to other hospitals in more than 300 ambulances, or moved to temporary shelters, while residents found refuge in schools just outside the evacuation zone, which were closed for the day. Specialised ICU facility prepared for critical patients Authorities also mentioned that a “safe house,” equipped with intensive care units, was specially upgraded to accommodate between 50 to 70 ICU patients, for whom relocating to another hospital would have been too risky. This included individuals in a coma and burn victims, who were taken in after the bomb was found. Cologne was one of the most heavily bombed cities during the Second World War. Evacuations due to the discovery of bombs are a regular occurrence in Germany’s larger cities, including Berlin, where similar situations happen frequently. (With inputs from agencies)

Unexploded WWII bomb prompts largest evacuation in Cologne, Germany since 1945

When police in Portland, Oregon spotted a bag marked “Definitely not a bag full of drugs”, they were ‘definitely’ not convinced! When they opened it, they realised it was ‘definitely’ full of drugs. To be precise, the bag had 79 blue fentanyl pills, three fake oxycodone tablets and 230g of methamphetamine.

Portland police bureau spotted a car Tuesday night, which was earlier stolen and was now occupied by a man and a woman. Officers noted that the ignition of the car had been tampered with. They pulled over the duo and then spotted the bag.

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“Inside the vehicle was a substantial number of packaged drugs including methamphetamine and blue fentanyl pills, multiple scales, money and a loaded firearm,” said Portland police public information officer Sergeant Kevin Allen. He added that the duo was arrested on the spot.

A photo of the bust, however, took the internet by storm as people observed the drugs in fact had been stashed in a bag reading, “Definitely not a bag full of drugs.”

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The duo – Reginald Reynolds, 35, and Mia Baggenstos, 37 – are now facing charges of drug possession and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Notably, Oregon previously&nbsp;allowed people to carry small amounts of hard drugs under a&nbsp;2020 act.

Under Ballot Measure 110, &nbsp;drug users no longer received criminal penalties, but were instead served with a $100 ticket, which could be voided if the recipient got a needs assessment.

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This was done to redirect city funding from criminalisation and toward the treatment of substance-use disorders. However, support for this legislation faltered among the people as the rate of overdose and homelessness rose throughout the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In September, the state recriminalised drug possession. Starting Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of illicit substances once became a misdemeanour crime.

(With inputs from agencies)

When police in Portland, Oregon spotted a bag marked “Definitely not a bag full of drugs”, they were ‘definitely’ not convinced! When they opened it, they realised it was ‘definitely’ full of drugs.

When police in Portland, Oregon spotted a bag marked “Definitely not a bag full of drugs”, they were ‘definitely’ not convinced! When they opened it, they realised it was ‘definitely’ full of drugs. To be precise, the bag had 79 blue fentanyl pills, three fake oxycodone tablets and 230g of methamphetamine. Portland police bureau spotted a car Tuesday night, which was earlier stolen and was now occupied by a man and a woman. Officers noted that the ignition of the car had been tampered with. They pulled over the duo and then spotted the bag. Last night pro-active police work from East Precinct night shift officers resulted in the location of a stolen vehicle in the area of SE 162/Division. There was a bag full of drugs, scales, money, loaded firearm. Driver and passenger taken into custody - multiple charges pending. pic.twitter.com/UpvzZtMQXi — PPB East Precinct (@ppbeast) October 9, 2024 × “Inside the vehicle was a substantial number of packaged drugs including methamphetamine and blue fentanyl pills, multiple scales, money and a loaded firearm,” said Portland police public information officer Sergeant Kevin Allen. He added that the duo was arrested on the spot. A photo of the bust, however, took the internet by storm as people observed the drugs in fact had been stashed in a bag reading, “Definitely not a bag full of drugs.” Also read: Drone captures Chinese rocket exploding while attempting to make vertical landing The duo – Reginald Reynolds, 35, and Mia Baggenstos, 37 – are now facing charges of drug possession and possession of a stolen vehicle. Notably, Oregon previously allowed people to carry small amounts of hard drugs under a 2020 act. Under Ballot Measure 110, drug users no longer received criminal penalties, but were instead served with a $100 ticket, which could be voided if the recipient got a needs assessment. Also read: Elon Musk's Neuralink successfully implants brain chip in second patient This was done to redirect city funding from criminalisation and toward the treatment of substance-use disorders. However, support for this legislation faltered among the people as the rate of overdose and homelessness rose throughout the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. In September, the state recriminalised drug possession. Starting Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of illicit substances once became a misdemeanour crime. (With inputs from agencies)

Tale of a bag full of drugs marked ‘Definitely not a bag full of drugs’

The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to at least 16 on Friday, officials in Florida said, as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives and homes back together.

Nearly 2.5 million households and businesses were still without power, and some areas in the path cut through the Sunshine State by the monster storm from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean remained flooded.

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Milton crashed into the Gulf Coast late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, smashing communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago, which killed 237 people across the US southeast, including in Florida.

On Siesta Key, a beautiful barrier island near Sarasota where the storm made landfall, Milton left a desolate landscape.

Some streets were still flooded on Friday. Fallen trees and debris -- sofas, beds, chairs and appliances, much of it left behind by Helene -- were strewn haphazardly on roadsides.&nbsp;

Resident Mark Horner, who moved there six years ago, said while his house was largely spared, the island "got hit really hard" and people were reassessing the future.

But the 67-year-old sounded a note of optimism, telling AFP: "Our paradise will come back. It's just a little shocking to absorb it."

Tornadoes, not floodwaters, were behind many of the storm's deaths.

In Fort Pierce, on Florida's Atlantic coast, four people died in a tornado spawned by Milton.

"They did find some people just outside dead, in a tree," 70-year-old resident Susan Stepp told AFP. "I wish they would have evacuated."

At least six people were killed in St. Lucie County, four in Volusia County, two in Pinellas County, and one each in Hillsborough, Polk, Orange and Citrus counties, officials said.

The storm downed power lines, shredded the roof of the Tampa baseball stadium and inundated homes, but Florida avoided the catastrophic devastation that officials had feared.

"The storm was significant, but thankfully this was not the worst-case scenario," Governor Ron DeSantis told reporters.

The National Weather Service issued a record 126 tornado warnings across the state Wednesday, wrote hurricane expert Michael Lowry.

"It is not easy to think you have everything and suddenly you have nothing," said Lidier Rodriguez, whose Tampa Bay apartment was flooded.

Search operations were ongoing Friday, and the Coast Guard reported the spectacular rescue of a boat captain who rode out the storm clinging to a cooler in the Gulf of Mexico.

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"This man survived in a nightmare scenario," Dana Grady of the Coast Guard's St. Petersburg sector said in a statement.

President Joe Biden on Thursday urged people to stay inside until downed power lines and debris are cleared.

Florida's back-to-back battering by Helene and Milton has become election fodder as Republican Donald Trump spreads conspiracy theories claiming Biden and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris are abandoning victims.

Biden snapped back on Thursday, telling the former president, "Get a life."

Experts said Friday that human-induced climate change made Hurricane Milton wetter and windier.

"Heavy one-day rainfall events such as the one associated with Milton are 20-30 percent more intense and about twice as likely in today's climate," the World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists said in a report.

The effect boosted Milton's wind strength by about 10 per cent, making what would have been a Category 2 storm a more destructive Category 3, on a five-point scale, the report said.

Milton left some weary Floridians fed up and others digging in for the long haul.

In Orlando, on the east coast, 58-year-old Joe Meyer was loading his car after five days in a hotel to return home to Madeira Beach, south of Tampa.&nbsp;

Helene had hit his house "like a bomb went off," and he had to swim to a neighbour's house. Milton left less water but more wind damage.&nbsp;

"We'll probably sell" and move to a less flood-prone location in the area, he said.

"We're just to the age now where moving everything up, moving everything down -- it's just become too much for us."

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The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to at least 16 on Friday, officials in Florida said, as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives and homes back together.

The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to at least 16 on Friday, officials in Florida said, as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives and homes back together. Nearly 2.5 million households and businesses were still without power, and some areas in the path cut through the Sunshine State by the monster storm from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean remained flooded. Also read: 'Kill creators of storm': US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracy theories spiral online Milton crashed into the Gulf Coast late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, smashing communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago, which killed 237 people across the US southeast, including in Florida. On Siesta Key, a beautiful barrier island near Sarasota where the storm made landfall, Milton left a desolate landscape. Some streets were still flooded on Friday. Fallen trees and debris -- sofas, beds, chairs and appliances, much of it left behind by Helene -- were strewn haphazardly on roadsides. Resident Mark Horner, who moved there six years ago, said while his house was largely spared, the island "got hit really hard" and people were reassessing the future. But the 67-year-old sounded a note of optimism, telling AFP: "Our paradise will come back. It's just a little shocking to absorb it." Tornadoes, not floodwaters, were behind many of the storm's deaths. In Fort Pierce, on Florida's Atlantic coast, four people died in a tornado spawned by Milton. "They did find some people just outside dead, in a tree," 70-year-old resident Susan Stepp told AFP. "I wish they would have evacuated." At least six people were killed in St. Lucie County, four in Volusia County, two in Pinellas County, and one each in Hillsborough, Polk, Orange and Citrus counties, officials said. The storm downed power lines, shredded the roof of the Tampa baseball stadium and inundated homes, but Florida avoided the catastrophic devastation that officials had feared. "The storm was significant, but thankfully this was not the worst-case scenario," Governor Ron DeSantis told reporters. The National Weather Service issued a record 126 tornado warnings across the state Wednesday, wrote hurricane expert Michael Lowry. "It is not easy to think you have everything and suddenly you have nothing," said Lidier Rodriguez, whose Tampa Bay apartment was flooded. Search operations were ongoing Friday, and the Coast Guard reported the spectacular rescue of a boat captain who rode out the storm clinging to a cooler in the Gulf of Mexico. Also read: Express train collides with goods train Tamil Nadu, several injured "This man survived in a nightmare scenario," Dana Grady of the Coast Guard's St. Petersburg sector said in a statement. President Joe Biden on Thursday urged people to stay inside until downed power lines and debris are cleared. Florida's back-to-back battering by Helene and Milton has become election fodder as Republican Donald Trump spreads conspiracy theories claiming Biden and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris are abandoning victims. Biden snapped back on Thursday, telling the former president, "Get a life." Experts said Friday that human-induced climate change made Hurricane Milton wetter and windier. "Heavy one-day rainfall events such as the one associated with Milton are 20-30 percent more intense and about twice as likely in today's climate," the World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists said in a report. The effect boosted Milton's wind strength by about 10 per cent, making what would have been a Category 2 storm a more destructive Category 3, on a five-point scale, the report said. Milton left some weary Floridians fed up and others digging in for the long haul. In Orlando, on the east coast, 58-year-old Joe Meyer was loading his car after five days in a hotel to return home to Madeira Beach, south of Tampa. Helene had hit his house "like a bomb went off," and he had to swim to a neighbour's house. Milton left less water but more wind damage. "We'll probably sell" and move to a less flood-prone location in the area, he said. "We're just to the age now where moving everything up, moving everything down -- it's just become too much for us." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hurricane Milton: At least 16 dead, millions left without power in Florida as US state reels from deadly storm

A documentary team discovered human remains on Mount Everest apparently belonging to a man who went missing while trying to summit the peak 100 years ago, National Geographic magazine reported Friday.

Climate change is thinning snow and ice around the Himalayas, increasingly exposing the bodies of mountaineers who died chasing their dream of scaling the world's highest mountain.&nbsp;

Briton Andrew Irvine went missing in 1924 alongside climbing partner George Mallory as the pair attempted to be the first to reach Everest's summit, 8,848 metres (29,029 feet) above sea level.&nbsp;

Mallory's body was found in 1999 but clues about Irvine's fate were elusive until a National Geographic team discovered a boot, still clothing the remains of a foot, on the peak's Central Rongbuk Glacier.&nbsp;

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On closer inspection, they found a sock with "a red label that has A.C. IRVINE stitched into it", the magazine reported.&nbsp;

The discovery could give further clues as to the location of the team's personal effects and may help resolve one of mountaineering's most enduring mysteries: whether Irvine and Mallory ever managed to reach the summit.

That could confirm Irvine and Mallory as the first to successfully scale the peak, nearly three decades before the first currently recognised summit in 1953 by climbers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

Watch |&nbsp;Climbing Mount Everest To Become More Difficult?

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"It tells the whole story about what probably happened," Irvine's great-niece Julie Summers told National Geographic.&nbsp;

Members of the Irvine family reportedly offered to share DNA samples to confirm the identity of the remains. &nbsp;

Irvine was 22 when he went missing.&nbsp;

He, along with Mallory, was last spotted by one of the members of their expedition on the afternoon of June 8, 1924, after beginning their final ascent to the summit that morning.&nbsp;

Irvine is believed to have been carrying a vest camera -- the discovery of which could rewrite mountaineering history.&nbsp;

Photographer and director Jimmy Chin, who was part of the National Geographic team, believes the discovery "certainly reduces the search area" for the elusive camera. &nbsp;

More than 300 people have perished on the mountain since expeditions started in the 1920s.

Some are hidden by snow or swallowed down deep crevasses.&nbsp;

Others, still in their colourful climbing gear, have become landmarks en route to the summit and bestowed with gallows humour nicknames, including "Green Boots" and "Sleeping Beauty".

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A documentary team discovered human remains on Mount Everest apparently belonging to a man who went missing while trying to summit the peak 100 years ago, National Geographic magazine reported Friday.

A documentary team discovered human remains on Mount Everest apparently belonging to a man who went missing while trying to summit the peak 100 years ago, National Geographic magazine reported Friday. Climate change is thinning snow and ice around the Himalayas, increasingly exposing the bodies of mountaineers who died chasing their dream of scaling the world's highest mountain. Briton Andrew Irvine went missing in 1924 alongside climbing partner George Mallory as the pair attempted to be the first to reach Everest's summit, 8,848 metres (29,029 feet) above sea level. Mallory's body was found in 1999 but clues about Irvine's fate were elusive until a National Geographic team discovered a boot, still clothing the remains of a foot, on the peak's Central Rongbuk Glacier. Also read: Mount Everest is growing a bit faster than usual. And a 'river capture' may have to do with it On closer inspection, they found a sock with "a red label that has A.C. IRVINE stitched into it", the magazine reported. The discovery could give further clues as to the location of the team's personal effects and may help resolve one of mountaineering's most enduring mysteries: whether Irvine and Mallory ever managed to reach the summit. That could confirm Irvine and Mallory as the first to successfully scale the peak, nearly three decades before the first currently recognised summit in 1953 by climbers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Watch | Climbing Mount Everest To Become More Difficult? × "It tells the whole story about what probably happened," Irvine's great-niece Julie Summers told National Geographic. Members of the Irvine family reportedly offered to share DNA samples to confirm the identity of the remains. Irvine was 22 when he went missing. He, along with Mallory, was last spotted by one of the members of their expedition on the afternoon of June 8, 1924, after beginning their final ascent to the summit that morning. Irvine is believed to have been carrying a vest camera -- the discovery of which could rewrite mountaineering history. Photographer and director Jimmy Chin, who was part of the National Geographic team, believes the discovery "certainly reduces the search area" for the elusive camera. More than 300 people have perished on the mountain since expeditions started in the 1920s. Some are hidden by snow or swallowed down deep crevasses. Others, still in their colourful climbing gear, have become landmarks en route to the summit and bestowed with gallows humour nicknames, including "Green Boots" and "Sleeping Beauty". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Mount Everest climber Irvine’s remains believed found after 100 years

Anti-immigration rhetoric has now become central to the election campaign of former US president Donald Trump, who is hoping to secure another four years in the White House by defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November presidential elections. The GOP leader on Friday (Oct 11) went full throttle against illegal migrants yet again, calling for the death penalty for those who kill US citizens, during a rally in Aurora, Colorado.

Trump also vowed to start a massive campaign, "Operation Aurora", to target the members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua if elected to power.

Trump is hoping to capitalise upon the fact that Illegal immigration is a top voter concern in the US, and opinion polls show Trump is seen by most voters as the best person to be able to address it.

"I'm hereby calling for the death penalty for any migrant that kills an American citizen or a law enforcement officer," Trump said. Notably, the former US leader has already called for death penalty for people convicted of sex trafficking women and children.

Death penalty or capital punishment is rare in US, with almost half of the states already having banned it. There exists a federal death penalty which is hardly used.

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Trump in his rally reiterated that he was not against migrants who come to US legally. “We want to have people come into our country, but they have to come in legally,” he said.

But for illegal migrants, Trump had nothing but harsh words. “All across our nation I make this pledge and vow to you. November, 5, 2024, will be Liberation Day in America, (there) will be liberation from what he said was the occupation of the country,” Trump pledged.

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He stressed he will ‘rescue’ Aurora and every town that has been ‘invaded.’

But not many people buy his rhetoric. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, a Republican himself, clarified later that “concerns about Venezuelan gang activity have been grossly exaggerated”. Local authorities also report that major crimes in Aurora have dropped year-on-year.

(With inputs from agencies)

Anti-immigration rhetoric has now become central to the election campaign of former US president Donald Trump, who is hoping to secure another four years in the White House by defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November presidential elections.

Anti-immigration rhetoric has now become central to the election campaign of former US president Donald Trump, who is hoping to secure another four years in the White House by defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November presidential elections. The GOP leader on Friday (Oct 11) went full throttle against illegal migrants yet again, calling for the death penalty for those who kill US citizens, during a rally in Aurora, Colorado. Trump also vowed to start a massive campaign, "Operation Aurora", to target the members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua if elected to power. Trump is hoping to capitalise upon the fact that Illegal immigration is a top voter concern in the US, and opinion polls show Trump is seen by most voters as the best person to be able to address it. "I'm hereby calling for the death penalty for any migrant that kills an American citizen or a law enforcement officer," Trump said. Notably, the former US leader has already called for death penalty for people convicted of sex trafficking women and children. Death penalty or capital punishment is rare in US, with almost half of the states already having banned it. There exists a federal death penalty which is hardly used. Also read: Trump reveals conversation with PM Modi when 'someone' threatened India Trump in his rally reiterated that he was not against migrants who come to US legally. “We want to have people come into our country, but they have to come in legally,” he said. But for illegal migrants, Trump had nothing but harsh words. “All across our nation I make this pledge and vow to you. November, 5, 2024, will be Liberation Day in America, (there) will be liberation from what he said was the occupation of the country,” Trump pledged. Also read: Donald Trump says his youngest daughter Tiffany is pregnant He stressed he will ‘rescue’ Aurora and every town that has been ‘invaded.’ But not many people buy his rhetoric. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, a Republican himself, clarified later that “concerns about Venezuelan gang activity have been grossly exaggerated”. Local authorities also report that major crimes in Aurora have dropped year-on-year. (With inputs from agencies)

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China's ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has praised the "courage and wisdom" of the country's students who protested against the previous government led by Shiekh Hasina.

China's ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has praised the "courage and wisdom" of the country's students who protested against the previous government led by Shiekh Hasina. A report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) said that on Thursday (Oct 10), Ambassador Yao met student representatives and commended them for their role in the anti-government movement. Also read | Bangladesh interim govt recalls envoy to India amid tensions between neighbouring countries According to the Chinese embassy, Yao encouraged Bangladesh's youth to contribute to the country to make it return to the right track of unity, stability, development, and prosperity. Meanwhile, the Bangladeshi student representatives expressed gratitude to China in the meeting, noting that Beijing sent an emergency medical rescue team to help treat those injured during the protests. The student representatives also reiterated their commitment to maintaining Dhaka-Beijing relations. The unrest in Bangladesh that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster More than 1,000 people were killed in clashes that began as a student movement against public-sector job quotas in July but escalated into a wider anti-government uprising - the bloodiest period in Bangladesh's independent history. The unrest led to Sheikh Hasina resigning from the post of prime minister and fleeing the country in early August. Following Hasina's ouster, an interim government was formed in Bangladesh which is being led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. Two student protesters- Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud, were appointed in August to serve in the interim government. The SCMP report said that neither Islam nor Mahmud appeared in photos from Thursday’s meeting published by the Chinese embassy, though the former met Yao earlier this month. Also watch | Gravitas: Bangladesh govt crashing under economic chaos × Yao met Yunus soon after the interim government was formed in August. During that meeting, Yao reaffirmed China’s position of non-interference in Bangladesh’s internal affairs. The top Chinese envoy also reiterated his country's respect for the “independent development path” chosen by the Bangladeshi people. In September, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Yunus on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The SCMP reported that during this meeting, Wang described Yunus as “an old friend to China” and said Beijing would help Dhaka tackle poverty. The relations between Bangladesh and China For years, Bangladesh and China have enjoyed high-level exchanges and deepened political mutual trust. China is Bangladesh’s biggest trading partner, with bilateral trade totalling $23.8 billion last year. Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to join the China-led Belt and Road Initiative. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh praises students who protested against previous Hasina govt

At a time when countries are taking measures to keep tourists away amid overcrowding, Japan is giving free flight tickets to international travellers.&nbsp;

For people who wish to visit local destinations within the island nation, Japan Airlines has come out with a great offer. It is currently giving out free domestic travel to international tourists. Japan has become a popular attraction in the past few months, especially because of a weakened yen.

The reason for such an attractive deal is to promote the country's less visited locations and sites.

The deal is available to those coming from the US, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Australia, Vietnam, the Philippines, China, India, Indonesia, and Taiwan.

To avail the free tickets, tourists need to first book international round-trip tickets. During the same purchase, they can then book the domestic flights on offer.

But there is a catch. Tourists need to leave the main hubs within 24 hours, or else they will be slapped with a $100 layover penalty.&nbsp;

<h2>The problem with free tickets</h2>

While the idea seems to be well placed, with getting more people to visit offbeat locations, experts fear that it might not fare well overall. The free tickets might lead to even more people landing in the main cities and popular tourist sites&nbsp;

Sara Aiko, founder of the Curated Kyoto travel agency, says, “People will continue to flock to popular destinations like Tokyo, regardless of free tickets, because they are major attractions."

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chimpanzee-food-was-vanishing-at-this-japanese-zoo-turns-out-someone-was-766305">Chimpanzee food was vanishing at this Japanese zoo. Turns out, someone was...</a>

“Hotel prices have skyrocketed due to tourism, making it difficult for many locals to stay at places they used to enjoy,” Aiko told Business Insider.

Notably, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, Japan will rake in a record-breaking $42 billion in travel revenue before the year ends.

Tourism companies stress that the most popular sites in the country are on top of the wishlist of people visiting Japan and they are never going to want to miss them.

Ben Julius, founder of Tourist Japan says, all their clients want to see icons like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji. "The majority of visitors are first-time visitors. And when people visit Japan for the first time, they won’t miss the must-see cities," he said.

Others believe that most tourists might opt out of booking the free tickets since it means more spending in other areas. Besides, the added penalty in case they choose not to use the free tickets can also act as a deterrent.

At a time when countries are taking measures to keep tourists away amid overcrowding, Japan is giving free flight tickets to international travellers. For people who wish to visit local destinations within the island nation, Japan Airlines has come out with a great offer.

At a time when countries are taking measures to keep tourists away amid overcrowding, Japan is giving free flight tickets to international travellers. For people who wish to visit local destinations within the island nation, Japan Airlines has come out with a great offer. It is currently giving out free domestic travel to international tourists. Japan has become a popular attraction in the past few months, especially because of a weakened yen. The reason for such an attractive deal is to promote the country's less visited locations and sites. The deal is available to those coming from the US, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Australia, Vietnam, the Philippines, China, India, Indonesia, and Taiwan. To avail the free tickets, tourists need to first book international round-trip tickets. During the same purchase, they can then book the domestic flights on offer. But there is a catch. Tourists need to leave the main hubs within 24 hours, or else they will be slapped with a $100 layover penalty. The problem with free tickets While the idea seems to be well placed, with getting more people to visit offbeat locations, experts fear that it might not fare well overall. The free tickets might lead to even more people landing in the main cities and popular tourist sites Sara Aiko, founder of the Curated Kyoto travel agency, says, “People will continue to flock to popular destinations like Tokyo, regardless of free tickets, because they are major attractions." Also Read: Chimpanzee food was vanishing at this Japanese zoo. Turns out, someone was... “Hotel prices have skyrocketed due to tourism, making it difficult for many locals to stay at places they used to enjoy,” Aiko told Business Insider. Notably, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, Japan will rake in a record-breaking $42 billion in travel revenue before the year ends. Tourism companies stress that the most popular sites in the country are on top of the wishlist of people visiting Japan and they are never going to want to miss them. Ben Julius, founder of Tourist Japan says, all their clients want to see icons like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji. "The majority of visitors are first-time visitors. And when people visit Japan for the first time, they won’t miss the must-see cities," he said. Others believe that most tourists might opt out of booking the free tickets since it means more spending in other areas. Besides, the added penalty in case they choose not to use the free tickets can also act as a deterrent.

Japan is giving away free flight tickets, but there is a catch. Are you eligible?

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