• Tell us: What are your questions about the EU's new EES and ETIAS travel systems

    Big changes are afoot for travel in Europe with the EU introducing two new systems for travellers - EES and ETIAS. We want to hear from readers about their questions and any worries about the new systems.

  • 2024 travel guide for the most underrated summer travel ideas in the US,

    Summer is right around the corner, and that means planning for a wondrous summer vacation that will provide cherished memories for a lifetime. Maybe you want to avoid travel destinations with overwhelming crowds, or perhaps you want to discover a new summer vacation spot that could be your annual retreat with your family. This travel guide will provide you with some of the most underrated summer travel ideas in the U.S. Travel experts suggest that you should book your summer vacation around...

  • US and EU to impose new sanctions on Iran

    Following a virtual meeting of the foreign ministers of European Union member countries regarding the review of sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States has also announced that it will impose new sanctions on Iran, aiming to restrict Iran’s activities in line with what is perceived as regional instability. Jake Sullivan, National […]

  • US restricts travel of embassy staff in Israel

    The United States restricted its government personnel in Israel from personal travel outside of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Beersheba areas on Thursday, amid Iran's threats to retaliate over the airst

  • US, EU sharpen focus on emerging tech

    The US and European Commission outlined joint progress towards 6G development and potential AI use cases, following a meeting to discuss an existing trade and technology pact.

  • Extremist Israeli settlers hit by EU and US sanctions

    Far-right group Lehava and several individuals accused of violence targeted in dual announcementsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe EU and the US have imposed tough new sanctions against key figures alleged to be behind extremist violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank.The sanctions – announced within hours of each other by the EU and by the US Treasury – targeted a number of prominent individuals and organisations, most prominently Bentzi Gopstein, the leader of the...

  • Petition: Call on the US and EU to Help Stop the Climate Crisis

    Please sign this petition demanding that the United States and European Nations step up to stop the climate crisis!

  • US and EU eye new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

    The United States and the European Union say they are looking at imposing further sanctions on Iran, after its attack on Israel at the weekend. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she expected to take action “in the coming days”, while EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc was working on it. Israel […]

  • US and EU eye new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

    Israel is urging Western allies to punish Tehran for the missile and drone attack on its territory.

  • US considers relaxing travel warnings for China-bound Americans

    NEW DELHI: The US is contemplating lifting travel advisories for its citizens travelling to China, deputy secretary of state Kurt Campbell mentioned on Tuesday. He recognised worries that these advisories could have restricted interactions between Americans and Chinese individuals.Campbell, speaking at an event organised by the non-profit National Committee on US-China relations, noted that communication channels between Washington and Beijing had largely returned to normalcy following months of...

  • Several US airports drop in passenger rankings as international travel booms

    ATLANTA – Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International has maintained its ranking as the busiest airport in the world, but changes in the travel industry have caused other airports to gain momentum in passenger throughput. Airports Council International (ACI) World recently unveiled its annual list of the top ten busiest airports, which span three continents and include half in the U.S. While Hartsfield-Jackson International retained its position, all other U.S. cities on the list fell at least...

  • Travel curbs on US personnel in Israel, top general in Tel Aviv

    Several countries including the US have issued new travel guidelines for Israel and the surrounding region, as the Israeli military said its forces were "highly alert" for a possible Iranian strike. A US official said Friday that Washington expects an attack by Iran against Israel that would be bigger than recent attacks in the long shadow war between the two countries, but not so big that it would draw the US into war. The US state department on Thursday barred its employees from travelling to...