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Middle East conflict threatens key tourism markets for Thailand
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
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...

How US strikes on Iran will impact travel
The State Department has issued new warnings for Americans traveling around the world following U.S. airstrikes on Iran. On Saturday night, President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. military carried out strikes on three key nuclear facilities in...

'Life of Chuck,' Stephen King movie, filmed in Baldwin County now playing in theaters
Mike Flanagan's new movie "Life of Chuck," which was filmed in and around Baldwin County, is now playing in theaters. Based on the Stephen King novella of the same name, "Life of Chuck" follows a man named Chuck Krantz, whose death coincides with...

Travelers Championship week begins at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell
CROMWELL, CT. (WFSB) - Travelers Championship week began Tuesday at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell. The top 75 golfers on the PGA Tour will tee off Thursday, battling for part of the $8 million purse. The weather was unpleasant, but that didn’t...

Jordan 2030: A Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Vision to Overcome Crises and Challenges
Jordan’s vital tourism sector is facing growing challenges that require a new and innovative approach to ensure its sustainability and growth. In response, the “Jordan Tourism Development Vision 2030” aims to transform the sector from merely...

Tourism Minister: Jordan remains safe, welcoming destination amid regional tensions
Despite regional turmoil, Jordan remains secure, stable, and a welcoming tourist destination, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab affirmed on Monday.اضافة اعلان Speaking during a meeting with tourism operators and stakeholders, Annab...

‘Pilots are very concerned’: The invisible threat that risks devastating air travel
Tragedy has so far been largely averted, though the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan has been linked to jamming. However, Benoit Figuet, co-founder of SkAI, which maps GPS jamming, warns the increasing prevalence of the...

Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest Foreign Office tourist advice after Trump strikes Iran
A beach in Sharm el-Sheikh on Egypt’s Red Sea (Picture: Getty Images) Egypt has long been a popular choice for British travellers, but Israel’s attack on Iran and the strikes that followed have raised concern over its safety as a holiday...

Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Your rights as Middle East conflict escalates with US strikes on Iran
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Airlines are temporarily avoiding major travel hubs in the Middle East amid the conflict
Air France halted flights to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates until at least Tuesday inclusive, the airline said. It also extended the suspension of the Paris-Tel Aviv route until July 14. Flights of Air France’s low-cost carrier...
Good News! Now, Direct Flights Between Mumbai-Jordan Commenced
Royal Jordanian Airlines is pleased to announce the launch of a new nonstop route between Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai (BOM), commencing June 19, 2025. The...

Is it safe to travel to Jordan amid US strikes on Iran?
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Airlines are suspending flights to Dubai, Doha over travel warnings
Air travel across the Middle East is experiencing significant disruption following the escalation in hostilities between Iran, Israel and now the US. Ongoing US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure over the weekend have...

Emirates to resume flights to Amman on June 23
It has been announced that Emirates will recommence flights to the Jordanian capital city of Amman on June 23, 2025. According to the information displayed on the airline’s website, reservations for flights to Jordan can be made effective from the...

Foreign Office issues urgent warning for UK tourists travelling to Dubai and Doha
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 04:50 EDT, 23 June 2025 | Updated: 04:59 EDT, 23 June 2025 The UK Government has issued an urgent warning for tourists travelling to Dubai, Qatar and other major Middle Eastern destinations following the US military...

Trade tracker: Details for every deal of the offseason ➡️
The 2025 NBA offseason is here, and deals are getting done. On the last day of the season, the Phoenix Suns traded MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks along with the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA draft and five...
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Flight or fight: How Israel-Iran war and other conflicts have disrupted air travel
If one takes a look at the map of the world depicting planes in the air, one thing will definitely stand out — the big gaping holes in the sky where no flights can be found. Airlines continue to steer clear of the airspace over Iran and Israel as...

PART 1 ABUSE OF TRUST
Introduction Writing about the topic of “Abuse of Trust,” I thought about how some readers might find it boring, perhaps thinking that an issue such as “being more than a conqueror” or “I can do all things through Christ” would be more appealing....

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Foreign Office advice amid US strikes on Iran
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