US restricts government travel in Mexican border city over unspecified threat. Travel and official activity for US government employees in Nogales, Mexico, have been restricted following an unspecified security threat reported in the border city.The US Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued the alert on Saturday. The US Consulate General in Nogales said in a […]
UAE residents turn to land corridors, ‘departure assistance’ to find way home as Iran and US–Israel war disrupts air travel The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is increasingly reshaping daily life across the Middle East, with thousands of travellers and expatriates in the Gulf facing unprecedented travel disruptions. As airspace closures […]
Etihad Suspends Departures of Abu Dhabi Flights Until March 01, 2026 Amid Escalating US-Middle East Conflict In an unprecedented disruption to air travel linked to escalating US–Israel military strikes on Iran, Etihad Airways has announced the temporary suspension of all departures from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport until 2:00 p.m. UAE time on Sunday, March […]
Emirates and Etihad cancelled multiple UAE–US flights due to East Coast blizzard warnings/Image: X Air travel between the UAE and the United States has been disrupted after a fast-developing Nor’easter triggered blizzard warnings along the US East Coast. Emirates and Etihad have cancelled and rescheduled several flights to and from New York, Newark and Boston […]
Families in Panic as UK Tightens Entry Rules for Dual Passport Holders A highly controversial new United Kingdom border regime set to take effect on February 25, 2026 has drawn sharp criticism from rights activists, legal experts and campaign groups, who say it discriminates against women and dual nationals living abroad. The policy, introduced by […]
The Donald Trump administration, in an expected move, widened the travel ban to include more African countries from which people can’t now travel to the US, even for studying. The list now has 39 countries and is effective from January 1, 2026. But there are various degrees of travel ban — full and partial — […]
Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. This provides fresh evidence that tiny plastic particles can travel through the atmosphere and reach some of the most remote places on Earth. But how is it even possible?The study was published […]
What happens when a traveller, that too a solo female traveller from India, decides to visit one of the world’s most controversial countries? Indian travel content creator Sharanya Iyer (@trulynomadly) travelled solo through Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, documenting her fascinating journey. She just not explored the country’s dramatic mountains, she also met locals to understand their culture, […]
Saudi Arabia’s new Package Visa combines flights, accommodation and visa processing into one booking Planning a holiday to Saudi Arabia could soon become as simple as making a single booking.In its latest move to transform the country’s tourism industry, Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new Tourist Package Visa service, an initiative […]
UAE to witness major changes in July From transport upgrades to tourism boosts and regulatory shifts, July is going to be a landmark month for residents across the UAE. Several policy changes and seasonal events take effect this month, affecting education, travel, business compliance, and lifestyle across the Emirates. Schools go on long summer break […]
