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A serious transport incident on April 5 has resulted in at least 2 deaths and 70 disappearances. Here are essential steps for any traveler or expatriate facing such a situation.
A deadly Israeli airstrike struck South Beirut, killing at least 4 people. Expatriates and travelers in Lebanon should reassess their safety plans immediately.
Fresh airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon have left at least 11 dead and dozens wounded. Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria is now closed. If you are in Lebanon, here is what this means for your safety and travel plans.
Israeli strikes have hit southern Beirut and southern Lebanon, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and 39 injuries. A border crossing with Syria is closed.
A measles outbreak has struck Bangladesh since early April 2026, causing nearly 100 deaths in three weeks. Emergency vaccination underway: what this means for you.
Escalating US-Iran tensions have reached a critical level, with direct threats targeting Iranian infrastructure. If you are in Iran or planning to travel there, here is what you need to know.
A German military service provision requires men aged 18 to 45 to obtain prior authorization for long stays abroad. Here's what you need to know.
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are putting Iran on high alert for international travelers. Here's what this means for your safety and movement on the ground.
Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are raising security concerns for foreign nationals in Iran. Here's what it means for you on the ground.
US threats to strike Iranian infrastructure have raised the security risk level across Iran dramatically. If you're in Iran or planning to travel there, act now.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is officially live. Covering 29 countries, it changes how non-EU nationals enter and exit the Schengen zone — including UK passport holders.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) has officially launched, introducing biometric border checks for all non-EU visitors. Here's what it means for your next trip to Europe.
Only a handful of vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran-US ceasefire agreement. BBC Verify analysis confirms the sharp drop in maritime traffic — with real consequences for anyone traveling to or through the region.
The Israeli army has launched its largest offensive against Hezbollah. Here’s what you need to know if you are in the region.
Over 254 people have been killed in Lebanon during massive strikes despite an ongoing ceasefire. Here's what this means for travelers and foreign residents.
The Belgian government is considering a significant increase in tuition fees for non-Belgian students. A decision that could disrupt the plans of thousands of foreign students.
At least 182 people have been killed and 890 others wounded in Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Foreign nationals in the country must act immediately.
Israel conducted its largest single wave of airstrikes on Lebanon, hitting over 100 targets in under 10 minutes. Travelers and expats on the ground need immediate, practical guidance.
The ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel remains extremely precarious. Here are the concrete precautions to take if you live or travel in Lebanon, Israel, or Iran.
A fragile two-week truce between Iran and the US, combined with deadly Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, is reshaping travel safety across the Middle East. Here's what you need to act on now.
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