Japan Airlines (JAL) is offering free domestic flights to foreign tourists who book international flights to Japan. The promotion encourages travelers to explore less-visited areas beyond major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. Tourists from countries like India, the US, Canada, Australia, and more can benefit. To qualify, travelers must book both their international and domestic flights through JAL in the same reservation. While most tourists can enjoy the free flights, visitors from the US, Canada, Mexico, and China staying over 24 hours will pay a $100 stopover fee. The offer aims to promote Japan’s lesser-known destinations.

Lucy Connolly, wife of UK Conservative councillor Raymond Connolly, has been jailed for 31 months for stirring up racial hatred on social media. After the Southport stabbings in July, Connolly posted on X, calling for "mass deportation" and for hotels housing asylum seekers to be set on fire. The post, viewed 310,000 times, spread false information and led to unrest across the UK. Connolly later apologized, admitting she acted on “false and malicious” claims. Sentencing her, the judge said the comments fueled division and violence during an already volatile situation.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs hit back at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his support of the 'One India' policy, highlighting a "gap between words and actions." MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “No action has been taken against anti-India elements who actually go against one India.” The criticism followed Trudeau’s admission that his government lacked hard evidence linking Indian agents to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Diplomatic tensions have risen, with India withdrawing its diplomats from Canada, citing safety concerns. India maintains that the allegations are "absurd and baseless."

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed optimism following Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's recent visit to Islamabad for the SCO meeting. Sharif urged both nations to resume peace talks and address pressing issues like energy and climate change, emphasizing the need to move beyond past tensions. He remarked, "75 years have passed; let's not waste 75 more." Jaishankar, while meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar, highlighted the negative impact of terrorism, extremism, and separatism on trade and cooperation. Sharif also expressed hope that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could attend future SCO meetings.

Eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam's Dima Hasao district on Thursday. The incident occurred around 4 PM in the Lumding-Bardarpur Hill section of the Lumding division. Fortunately, no casualties or major injuries were reported. Railway officials immediately dispatched accident relief trains and medical teams from Lumding to supervise rescue efforts. Train operations on the single line section were suspended due to the derailment. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that the state government is coordinating with railway authorities to handle the situation.

Italy has extended its surrogacy ban to prohibit couples from traveling abroad for the procedure, even in countries where it's legal, such as the US and Canada. Couples violating the law could face up to two years in prison and €1 million fines. The law, passed by Italy's far-right government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has drawn criticism, especially from LGBT groups. Meloni, who has spoken against surrogacy for same-sex couples, believes children should be raised by heterosexual parents. Critics argue the law unfairly targets LGBT couples, making it harder for them to have children.

Former One Direction member Liam Payne tragically died after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Photos from his room revealed smashed laptops, powdery substances, and erratic behavior, sparking concerns about his mental health. Hotel staff had contacted authorities after witnessing Payne's destructive actions, leading to speculation that drugs or alcohol may have been involved. In a resurfaced 2019 interview, Payne had openly discussed his struggles with mental health and addiction, stating it had "almost killed him" several times. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, and fans mourn his loss worldwide.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Chief, Hossein Salami, warned Israel of severe retaliation if it strikes Iranian targets. This comes after Tehran’s missile attack on October 1, which escalated conflict with Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Salami’s threat followed the killing of a Guards general in an Israeli strike. As tensions rise, US officials anticipate Israel’s retaliation before November 5. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is visiting Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials, marking the first such diplomatic move in years.

The US confirmed that "CC1," implicated in the foiled assassination plot of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is no longer an Indian government employee. US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed satisfaction with India’s cooperation in the ongoing investigation. India previously arrested "CC1," identified as Vikram Yadav, who was allegedly involved in the plot targeting Pannun in New York. Nikhil Gupta, charged in the case, was extradited from the Czech Republic. Pannun’s group Sikhs for Justice remains banned in India for subversive activities.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed it has sought the extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi gang members from Canada but has received no response. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that recent requests for provisional arrests of syndicates linked to Bishnoi have also gone unanswered. The extradition requests included names like Gurjit Singh and Lakhbir Singh Landa. Tensions escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau implicated Bishnoi in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, claiming Indian diplomats gathered information for the gang, but admitted no concrete evidence was shared with India.