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Azerbaijan Expresses Commitment To Assisting Somalia's Oil, And Energy Dev't
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 24. Azerbaijan is ready to help Somalia expand the oil and energy sector, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia Abdisalam Abdi Ali at a joint press conference...
Trump is blasting away at Somalia with zero effect
Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C.
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July 24, 2025
Despite a number of foreign actors, including the United States, using kinetic military strikes and contributing military resources to Somalia for the past many years in an ostensible effort to improve the Somali security situation, both ISIS and...
Not Bangladesh, Iran, Syria, THIS Muslim nation has world's weakest passport, can only travel to 26 countries visa-free, it is...
DNA India
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July 24, 2025
This muslim nation's passport has been ranked the least powerful in the world in 2025, offering visa-free access to just 26 countries, reflecting the country's deepening global isolation, Afghanistan's passport has been ranked the least powerful...
Don’t Travel To Nigeria, There Is Kidnapping, Poor Healthcare— Us Govt
The Nigerian Voice
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The United States government has warned its citizens against travel to Nigeria over the spike in rate of kidnapping, terrorism, and armed gangs, among others. The government also cited unavailability of quality healthcare services as reasons for...
Where can Indians travel visa-free in 2025? Here's the full list of 59 countries
The Economic Times
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July 23, 2025
Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries without applying for a visa in advance, as per the Henley Passport Index July 2025. With this, India has climbed to the 77th position in the global rankings, moving up from the 85th spot. The...
Reconsider Travelling To Nigeria, Others Due To Poor Healthcare, Rising Kidnapping Cases – US Warns Citizens
Sahara Reporters
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The United States government has issued a new travel advisory warning its citizens against travelling to Nigeria, citing the country’s inadequate healthcare system, rising cases of kidnapping, terrorism, and violent crime by armed gangs. The...
Henley Passport Index: List of 59 countries where Indians can travel visa-free
Mint
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July 23, 2025
The Indian passport has strengthened its position globally, jumping eight spots to rank 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025. While Indian passport holders now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations, the climb is notable,...
Some Canadians travelling to the US will soon face a new $340 'integrity fee'
Narcity
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July 22, 2025
If you're planning a trip to the United States from Canada, you might want to double-check your itinerary — and get out your chequebook. A new change to Canada-U.S. travel rules could hit some Canadians with an unexpected cost. Under a new U.S....
A Middle Eastern Tourism Revival is Underway: So What About Its Food?
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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The nation of Jordan is currently spearheading a tourism revival in the Middle East. The kingdom has united a group of countries from the same region that have experienced rebounding growth. Alongside several other Arab nations, including Saudi...
Slog AM: 8.8 Earthquake Rattles the Pacific Ocean, Columbia City Funeral Home Damaged by Fire, the Pacific Science Center's Mechanical Dinosaurs Get the Boot
The Stranger - Washington State
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July 30, 2025
At around 3 pm our time on Monday, one of the most powerful earthquakes on record hit the Kamchatka Peninsula, a remote region of Russia that has a population of 290,000. The people there surely felt it, but no one, according to recent reports,...
All the countries on the UK’s ‘do not travel’ list for summer 2025
Time Out
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Travelling abroad this summer? As well as all the essentials you definitely need (in-date passport, sun cream, ear plugs if you’re travelling with a snorer), it’s also advised you check the ‘do not travel’ lists, just in case a warning has been...
UK advises against travel to Somalia, citing persistent security risks
Shabelle Media Network
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July 21, 2025
LONDON, July 21 – The United Kingdom has officially added Somalia to a list of 31 countries under a “Do Not Travel” advisory, citing ongoing security threats, political instability, and humanitarian concerns. The updated travel warning, published...
12 African countries on U.S. high-risk travel advisory as of July 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 21, 2025
As of July 2025, 12 African nations were listed under the official U.S. high-risk travel warning at Level 4: Do Not Travel and Level 3: Reconsider Travel, reflecting a complex mix of regional instability, weak governance, rising crime, and broader...
EAC’s plan to ease cost of air travel
Zawya
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High taxes, fees and charges on airlines in Africa have been cited among the measures keeping air transport development on the continent aground. Air transport in Africa is still considered a luxury service, as governments tend to overtax the...
Foreign Office's 'do not travel' warning for 31 countries
Yorkshire Live
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July 20, 2025
Travellers are being 'do not travel' to 31 countries listed on the Foreign Office website. Those venturing to these spots risk invalidating their travel insurance and may find themselves without support in case of emergencies. Officials caution...
Nearly 200 Somali Families Flee to Kenya as Fighting Escalates in Balad-Hawo
Garowe Online
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Southwest State President Travels by Air to Besieged Bakool Region Amid Mounting Criticism HUDUR, Somalia — Southwest State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen continues to travel to the Bakool region by air, as ground access to the area has remained...
Tanzania bans foreigners from running small businesses to preserve citizens' livelihoods
Business Insider Africa
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July 30, 2025
Tanzania has enacted sweeping new restrictions barring foreigners from operating a broad range of small businesses, in a move aimed at protecting grassroots economic activity and preserving opportunities for local citizens. The new regulation,...
Foreign Office 'do not travel' list updated with advice for 31 countries
SomersetLive
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July 20, 2025
Certain destinations across the globe are considered particularly risky, with travellers being given official advice on safety precautions to avoid trouble. However, only 31 places feature on the 'do not travel' list that the Foreign Office has...
Some US tourists to be slugged with $380 'visa integrity fee'
9News
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July 20, 2025
Millions of travellers heading to the US will be slugged with a US$250 ($380) 'visa integrity fee' as part of Trump's so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill'. From late 2025, the US government will start charging the fee to scores of foreign nationals...
Full UK Foreign Office 'do not travel' list - 31 countries tourists should avoid
Belfast Live
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July 19, 2025
Ben Test Hurst-BM and Ben Hurst 16:33, 19 Jul 2025Updated 17:16, 19 Jul 2025 Travellers are frequently cautioned about the dangers of travelling to particular destinations worldwide, with guidance on maintaining personal safety. However, just 31...