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U.S. Government Just Hit Russia With Awkward "Do Not Travel" Warning Right After Rolling Out Red Carpet For Putin
The Travel
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August 18, 2025
In May 2025, the most recent U.S. travel advisory for Russia appeared on the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs' website, noting "Level 4: Do Not Travel." While this level of advisory isn't brand-new, the reminder of it is, which...
U.S. tightens visa rules for Nigerian travelers with mandatory social media disclosure
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
This new measure, which extends across most non-immigrant visa categories, reflects Washington’s growing emphasis on digital footprint checks as a tool for national security and immigration vetting. According to the disclosure on the UN mission’s...
Foreign Office puts 72 countries on 'do not travel' list with UK tourists warned
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
Of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are currently flagged as having no-go zones due to security issues, health risks and legal differences with the UK. The Foreign Office has placed a string of countries on a "do...
Aksum and Adulis From One Kingdom to Ethiopia and Eritrea
Zehabesha
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August 15, 2025
Aksum and Adulis were twin pillars of the Aksumite Kingdom, linking highland markets to Red Sea trade between 300 BCE and 1,000 CE. Today, Aksum lies in Ethiopia while Adulis is in Eritrea. What is the connection between Aksum and Adulis? Why are...
Travel bans, restrictions alarm AZ collegiate athletes
AZ Central - Arizona
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ASU athletes from several countries are concerned about potential travel restrictions and visa issues due to recent policy changes. ASU's athletic director has expressed support for international athletes, assuring them of their participation in...
Debunking lies about migration and crime
Socialist Worker
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August 18, 2025
Anti-racism The far right are desperate to show how London has turned into a dangerous, 'no go' zone—but fiddled crime statistics and outright lies are fuelled by a racist agenda By Judy Cox Downloading PDF. Please wait... Monday 18 August 2025...
Canada-US travel advice keeps changing — Here are all the latest rules & ominous warnings
Narcity
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August 13, 2025
If you're travelling to the United States from Canada anytime soon, you probably know how tricky it's been to keep up with all the Canada-U.S. travel advisory changes lately. Over the last six months, a steady stream of updates has added new...
Portland food scene lauded by Travel & Leisure
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 13, 2025
An new online feature from Travel & Leisure magazine calls Portland “one of the best food cities in the U.S.” and recommends 11 venues for its readers to try. “Portland is well established as one of the best food destinations in the United...
Trump travel bans, restrictions alarm Arizona collegiate athletes
Daily Independent - Arizona
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By Chris Schaller | Cronkite News PHOENIX — Arizona State is a haven for athletes from all over the world. They represent six continents and compete across a variety of sports. The recent announcement by President Donald Trump that citizens of 12...
Trump travel bans, restrictions alarm collegiate athletes in Arizona
Cronkite News - Arizona
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August 12, 2025
Arizona State distance runners Evaline and Judy Chepkoech, who are from Kenya, are among the international athletes competing for ASU. (Photo courtesy of Austin Pestka/Sun Devil Athletics) PHOENIX – Arizona State is a haven for athletes from all...
Canadian Girl Guides protest Trump by suspending travel to US
The Post Millenial
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August 11, 2025
"At Girl Guides of Canada, we prioritize creating a safe, inclusive and accepting environment for all members." In protest of US President Donald Trump’s border policies, the Girl Guides of Canada is suspending all group travel to their southern...
Eritrean asylum seeker who 'threatened to torture wife and children' says he should be allowed to stay 'secure and safe in UK'
Daily Mail
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August 8, 2025
By JADA BAS, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 13:09 EDT, 8 August 2025 | Updated: 13:30 EDT, 8 August 2025 An asylum seeker who reportedly threatened to torture his wife and two young children is fighting to stay in the UK. Eritrean national Andemariam...
Saudi authorities foil attempt to smuggle tonnes of illegal drugs
The National News
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Saudi authorities have thwarted attempts to smuggle more than 350,000 amphetamine tablets, 1.5 million tablets subject to medical circulation regulations, 2.6 tonnes of hashish, and 144 tonnes of the narcotic qat, the Saudi Press Agency Spa said...
Sri Lanka and Israel: Tourism and Impunity
Groundviews
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August 10, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tamil Guardian In Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe’s article, Creeping Rise of Anti-Semitism is Dangerous for Sri Lanka, he claims that Sri Lanka is witnessing a dangerous rise in anti-Semitism driven by pro-Palestinian activism that...
New Report Reveals Devastating Impact of Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban
Immigration Impact - Washington D.C.
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August 6, 2025
$715 Million in Taxes, $2.5 Billion in Spending Power at Risk WASHINGTON, DC, August 6 — A new report released today by the American Immigration Council details the sweeping economic and humanitarian toll of the Trump administration’s June 2025...
U.S. to require some travelers post up to $15,000 bonds to enter: What to know
CNBC
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August 5, 2025
The United States is launching a pilot program that could require some inbound travelers to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to enter. The 12-month program is aimed, in part, at visitors from countries with historically high visa overstay rates,...
Some US travellers to pay bonds up to $15,000
Oman Observer
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August 5, 2025
WASHINGTON: The US could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot programme launching in two weeks, a government notice said on Monday, an effort that aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas....
US will start requiring fifty thousand dollars for business or tourist visas
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is set to implement a new trial initiative that will require some foreign nationals to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000 when applying for business or tourist visas, according to official notices. The move aligns with...
US to require $15,000 entry bond for some foreign travelers under pilot program
Hespress
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August 5, 2025
The U.S. State Department plans to launch a 12-month pilot program that would require some foreign nationals seeking tourist and business visas to post bonds of up to $15,000 before entering the country. The move revives a policy first proposed...
Rs 13-lakh bond to enter US? How Trump's new visa rule could affect tourists
Firstpost
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August 5, 2025
The US could soon require applicants for certain business or tourist visas to pay up to $15,000 (nearly Rs 13.2 lakh) to enter the country. The move, which may make the procedure unaffordable for many, is aimed at curbing visitors who overstay...