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Coronation Street star declares 'good grief' as Lucy Fallon's sun-soaked holiday snaps cause stir
Manchester Evening News
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June 24, 2025
Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has been flooded with messages from her co-stars and followers after sharing her latest holiday snaps. It was earlier in June that the actress revealed she and her family were heading off on a trip by sharing a...
Travelling soon? Don't forget to check if you need an e-visa
1News
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The New Zealand passport remains one of the most powerful in the world, but the number of countries now requiring Kiwis to have an electronic visa before travelling is increasing. According to the Henley Passport Index, New Zealand had visa-free...
Caught in the Crossfire, Jordan (Quietly) Shields Israel
Daily Alert
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June 24, 2025
For the past 11 days, the kingdom of Jordan has found itself caught in the literal middle of the Israel-Iran war, turning its airspace into a battleground where ballistic missiles meet interceptors and drones are knocked out of the sky. Falling...
Jordan launches new communication channel to assist tourists affected by regional travel disruptions
Jordan News
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June 19, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has introduced a new mechanism aimed at facilitating communication with tourists impacted by exceptional travel circumstances, such as flight delays or cancellations, in light of ongoing regional...
Jamaica issues travel advisory for countries in the Middle East
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 24, 2025
The Government of Jamaica says it is closely monitoring the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East and is strongly advising Jamaican nationals to avoid non-essential travel to the region. The warning comes amid escalating tensions and...
Americans told to flee Israel and Iran immediately as US issues urgent Middle East travel warning
The Mirror US
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June 24, 2025
In light of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. has issued a travel warning to those citizens traveling from Israel and Iran ( Image: Getty Images) In light of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. has issued a...
"Meditation Cave" in Ajloun: A Natural Space Offering a Unique Artistic and Touristic Experience
Jordan News
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June 24, 2025
The "Meditation Cave" initiative in the Kofranjah District of Ajloun Governorate offers a unique artistic and touristic experience, blending the beauty of nature with the depth of human introspection. Nestled within this space is the “Museum of...
The Celtics may have won the Jrue Holiday trade — but the city of Boston lost
Celtics Blog - Massachusetts
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June 24, 2025
When the Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday in September of 2023, the basketball world unequivocally understood that Boston had acquired an NBA champion, an elite glue guy, and one of the league’s best defenders. In his two-year Celtics tenure,...
Greek Ministry Warns Against Non-Essential Travel to Middle East Amid Airspace Closures
Greek Travel Pages
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June 24, 2025
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued updated guidance for Greek nationals in the Middle East, advising them to avoid all non-essential travel to the region. Following the temporary closure of Qatari and Bahraini airspace, Greek...
Jordan remains safe tourist destination amid regional tensions — tourism minister
Zawya
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AMMAN — Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab said on Sunday that Jordan, despite the surrounding regional circumstances, continues to enjoy security and stability, maintaining its position as a safe tourist destination welcoming visitors...
Jordan Allows Iraqis to Enter Its Territory Without a Prior Visa
Jordan News
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June 18, 2025
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Abdulkarim Abu Dalou, confirmed that the ministry has allowed Iraqis to enter the Kingdom via Queen Alia International Airport without the need to obtain a prior visa.اضافة اعلان Abu Dalou...
U.S. strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions and flight cancellations
BizTimes - Iowa
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June 24, 2025
NEW YORK — The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused travel disruptions to pile up globally. Following unprecedented bombings ordered by President Donald Trump on three Iranian nuclear and military sites over the weekend, Iran on...
Caught in the crossfire, Jordan (quietly) shields Israel as Iranian shrapnel rains down
The Times of Israel
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June 23, 2025
For the past 11 days, the kingdom of Jordan has found itself caught in the literal middle of the Israel-Iran war, turning its airspace into a battleground where ballistic missiles meet interceptors and drones are knocked out of the sky. Falling...
UAE travellers rethink their summer plans amid regional airspace closures
What's On
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June 24, 2025
For many in the UAE, summer typically kicks off with a boarding pass in hand and a long weekend flight to somewhere cooler, greener, or more culturally immersive. But this year, growing regional tensions and unexpected airspace closures are...
U.S. strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions
The Globe and Mail
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June 24, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Middle East carriers, particularly in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, have been severely affected with cancellations and delays.Jon Gambrell/The Associated Press The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused...
Jordan: Jaber Border Crossing expands operations amid surge in traffic
Zawya
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AMMAN — Minister of Interior Mazen Farayah on Tuesday conducted an inspection visit to the Jaber Border Crossing to review operational procedures and assess services provided to travellers, amid a significant uptick in both passenger and freight...
Caught in the crossfire: Jordanian daily life amidst the sirens
Amman Net
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A fragile ceasefire follows days of cross-border strikes between Iran and Israel. On Friday the 13th, Israel launched a series of deadly air raids on Iranian territory, targeting nuclear and military infrastructure. Among the casualties were...
Are flights to Dubai and Qatar still cancelled? US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruption
Euronews
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The US entry into Israel’s conflict with Iran has caused global travel disruptions to pile up. Following unprecedented bombings ordered by President Donald Trump on three Iranian nuclear and military sites over the weekend, Iran on Monday launched...
Middle East conflict threatens key tourism markets for Thailand
The Nation Thailand
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June 24, 2025
GCC travellers hesitate amid escalating Iran–Israel conflict The Iran–Israel conflict is beginning to dent the confidence of tourists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). While no...
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Travel advisories, evacuation: What countries are doing to shield their citizens from Israel-Iran conflict
Firstpost
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June 18, 2025
As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, nations are scrambling to evacuate their citizens from the two warring nations. Israel and Iran have been trading drones and strikes for six days, plunging West Asia into uncertainty. Amid...