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U.S advises citizens to avoid trips to Nigeria
The United States government has issued a fresh travel advisory to its citizens, warning against travel to Nigeria over the unavailability of healthcare services, the increasing rate of kidnapping, terrorism, and armed gangs, among other crimes....

Pak passport at bottom of global rankings
Pakistan continues to rank among the weakest passports in the world, placing fourth from the bottom in the latest global passport index released by Henley & Partners. Pakistani passport holders can only travel visa-free to 32 countries — a...

1, 2, 3, what are we fighting for?
Everyone is fighting over land they claim they own, whether it’s Ukraine or Kashmir. But we are tenants and custodians, not owners Taken together, those doomed to live in non-existent or disputed countries total about 64 million, roughly equal to...

Pakistani passport still ranked among ‘weakest’ despite improvement
KARACHI: While the passports of other Asian countries have emerged as the most powerful in the world, Pakistan’s travel document continues to be ranked among the ‘weakest’ in the world, with visa-free access available to only 32 destinations....

U.S. Urges Citizens to Avoid Nigeria Due to Kidnapping, Terrorism, and Inadequate Healthcare
The U.S. government has updated its travel advisory, urging citizens to avoid travel to Nigeria due to heightened risks of kidnapping, terrorism, armed gang activity, and limited healthcare access. The advisory, part of a broader U.S. security...

US urges citizens to reconsider planned trip to Nigeria over kidnapping, poor healthcare
The US government has warned its citizens against travel to Nigeria over the unavailability of healthcare services, the increasing rate of kidnapping, terrorism, and armed gangs, among other crimes. The US gave the travel advisory as part of its...

Turkey’s New Super-Sized Ballistic Missile Reflects Global Trends
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Turkish defense contractor Roketsan has rolled out a substantially larger version of its Tayfun short-range ballistic...

Henley Passport Index: Visa-Free Countries For Indians Rise To 59
Visa-Free Countries For Indians Rise To 59 As Passport Strength Improves: Full List Inside There’s good news for Indian travellers! According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Indian passport has made a significant leap—rising from 85th to...

Nuclear armed Pakistan ranks 96th in Henley Passport Index, just ahead of Syria, Yemen
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan continues to remain among weakest passports in Henley Passport Index 2025, fresh data shows as the country of 242 million remains above Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan rank lower, showing limited travel freedom available to Green...

Pakistani passport ranked fourth weakest worldwide
The UK-based Henley and Partners issued its 2025 global passport ranking in which Pakistan was placed at 96th position with Yemen and Somalia — the fourth least powerful in the world. Pakistani passport holders have visa-free access to 32...

Asia’s top three hold most powerful passports
The latest Henley Passport Index for July to December 2025 has ranked Singapore’s passport as the world’s most powerful. Singaporean passport holders can travel visa-free to 193 countries worldwide. Following closely, Japan and South Korea jointly...

Pakistani passport ranked fourth least powerful in the world
Pakistan's passport has ranked the fourth weakest in the world, sharing the 96th position with Yemen and Somalia in the Henley Passport Index's 2025 Global Ranking. Pakistani passport holders have visa-free access to 32 destinations. The UK-based...
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Saudi Arabia has already executed nearly 200 people this year. What do drugs have to do with it?
From January to June, Saudi Arabia has already executed nearly 200 people, with the number expected to break last year’s record of 345. Most of these deaths are owing to Riyadh’s intensified campaign against drug trafficking, particularly...

Inside The Giants Of Africa Festival With Coach Joe Touomou
The GOA Festival Opening Show which included a parade young athletes from 20 African nations.Supplied/Giants Of Africa In Kigali, Rwanda, the air is charged with excitement. Beats bounce off basketball courts, and hope glimmers in the eyes of...

Why Thailand and Cambodia Are at War in the Heart of ASEAN
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250728/why-thailand-and-cambodia-are-at-war-in-the-heart-of-asean-1122501957.html Why Thailand and Cambodia Are at War in the Heart of ASEAN Why Thailand and Cambodia Are at War in the Heart of ASEAN Sputnik...
World's most powerful passport rankings [2025]
In international travel, the power of a passport is not to be underestimated. After all, it almost single-handedly determines the ease with which its holder can cross borders and explore new horizons. The Henley Passport Index is a worldwide list...

Solar Eclipse August 2: Will the US witness the longest eclipse? When and where to watch
Amid growing buzz on social media about a “global blackout” tied to a total solar eclipse on August 2, 2025, astronomers have clarified that the much-anticipated celestial event will in fact occur on August 2, 2027, when the Moon will briefly...

Why US suspend visa processing for dia embassy for Niger Republic
Di United States Embassy for Niamey, Niger Republic, don suspend all visa processing and issuance until further notice. Tori by Reuters say a one internal memo from Washington on July 25 direct di embassy officials to stop all visa process until...

Turkish defence expo went well for South African companies, reports the dtic
The Department of Trade, Industry and Cooperation (dtic) has reported that companies which exhibited on the South African National Pavilion at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), in Istanbul, Türkiye, which ended on Sunday, were very...

7 Alarming Facts About the Chikungunya Global Spread: WHO Issues Urgent Alert Amid Rising Cases in Europe and Africa
The WHO warns of the Chikungunya global spread as outbreaks surge in the Indian Ocean, Africa, Asia, and now Europe. Discover the risks, symptoms, and urgent prevention measures. Related: Record 2025 Flash Floods Signal Rising Climate Risk in U.S....