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The U.S. Department of State has advised American citizens to leave a number of Middle Eastern countries due to heightened security risks across the region.
Read moreJapan is preparing new restrictions for air travelers that would prohibit the use of power banks during flights starting in April.
Read moreNepal’s parliament is reviewing a bill that would introduce stricter requirements for climbers seeking to summit Mount Everest.
Read moreConstruction has begun in Ethiopia on the new Bishoftu International Airport, which is set to become Africa’s largest airport and the continent’s first aviation mega-hub.
Read moreThe United States is expanding its immigration restrictions. Beginning January 1, 2026, citizens of seven additional countries will be fully barred from entering the U.S.
Read moreThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to roll out a new identity verification option for air travelers who arrive at the airport without a REAL ID or another accepted form of identification.
Read moreThe United States is weighing a new rule that would require visa-free travelers to disclose up to five years of social media history before entering the country.
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