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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...
From Karachi to Gaza: Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to child survivors of war
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 7, 2025
Published: 07 Jul. 2025, 13:18 People and first-responders help evacuate a woman on a stretcher from a building that was hit by Israeli bombardment in the Nuseirat camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip on July 6. [AFP/YONHAP] As...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Travelers Championship week begins at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell
WFSB 3 - Connecticut
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June 17, 2025
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...
Tourism Minister: Jordan remains safe, welcoming destination amid regional tensions
Jordan News
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June 17, 2025
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...
How US strikes on Iran will impact travel
6 ABC Action News
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June 23, 2025
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
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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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...
Jordan 2030: A Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Vision to Overcome Crises and Challenges
Jordan News
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June 23, 2025
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...
Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest Foreign Office tourist advice after Trump strikes Iran
Metro
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June 23, 2025
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...
‘Pilots are very concerned’: The invisible threat that risks devastating air travel
The New Zealand Herald
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June 24, 2025
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? Your rights as Middle East conflict escalates with US strikes on Iran
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 23, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Airlines are temporarily avoiding major travel hubs in the Middle East amid the conflict
The New Zealand Herald
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June 23, 2025
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
Mumbai Live
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June 23, 2025
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...
Travel alert: Flight delays expected at Dubai Airports
Gulf News
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Sharjah Airport has also released a passenger advisory amid continued rerouting and delays. UAE travel advisory issued On Saturday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) released an urgent travel advisory urging Emirati citizens, residents,...
Airlines are suspending flights to Dubai, Doha over travel warnings
Conde Nast Traveller
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June 23, 2025
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...
Foreign Office issues urgent warning for UK tourists travelling to Dubai and Doha
Daily Mail
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June 23, 2025
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...