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Factbox-Countries considered for Trump's potential new travel ban
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The Gazette - Colorado
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters. A...
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Nigeria not listed as Trump mulls travel ban on 43 countries
United States President Donald Trump is considering imposing a travel ban on dozens of countries. In a report on Saturday, Reuters cited an internal memo and officials familiar with the matter. The memo lists a total of 43 countries divided into...
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Is Pakistan on latest list of 41 countries being considered for US travel ban?
NEW YORK – President Donald Trump-led administration is considering new travel restrictions on more than 40 countries as part of its ongoing immigration crackdown launched soon after he assumed the charge for second term. International media...
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Zimbabwe among 43 countries on Trump’s draft list for new U.S travel ban
By The New York Times A DRAFT circulating inside the administration lists three tiers of countries whose citizens may face restrictions on entering the United States. The most stringent restriction level would flatly bar citizens from 11 countries...
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Mali retaliates against US visa fees
US nationals visiting Mali will be required to post a $10,000 bond for tourist and business visas in a tit-for-tat response to the Trump administration’s imposition on the West African country. Mali has become the latest African nation to be hit...
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Trump drafts three-tier US travel ban targeting 43 countries
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Trump drafts three-tier U.S. travel ban which now targets 43 countries: report
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...
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UK ETA travel documents available from today
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The Portugal News
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The process is entirely digital and takes around 10 minutes to complete, but involves a cost of £10 (€12), which is expected to rise to £16 (€19) in the coming weeks. This week, the British parliament approved legislation to increase the value of...
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Mali to require reciprocal visa bond from US nationals
ISTANBUL The West African country of Mali will require a reciprocal visa bond on US nationals seeking business or tourist visas, its Foreign Ministry said. The news comes in the runup to Oct. 23, when Washington is set to start implementing a...
Botswana Offers Citizenship Starting at $75,000
In a bold move to attract investors, Botswana is introducing one of the world’s most affordable citizenship-by-investment programmes, positioning its passport as a key resource for economic empowerment. It marks an ambitious strategy to help...
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Rock In Rio Lisbon 2026: Katy Perry announced as ‘Pop Day’ headliner
Katy Perry has been announced as the headliner of ‘Pop Day’ at the 2026 edition of Rock In Rio Lisbon Festival. The singer will top the bill on the Palco Mundo Stage in Parque Tejo in the Portuguese capital on June 20 next year, with the festival...
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Lonely Planet: Alonissos Among the Best Destinations for Solo Travelers in 2025
Photo source: Alonissos Municipality Alonissos Island in the Sporades was named one of the 23 best destinations for solo travelers in 2025 by travel guide Lonely Planet. The guide’s editors have shared their insights into the world’s top...
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Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime
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Foreign Policy
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Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, day one of meetings at the G-7 summit, and a U.S. immigration crackdown. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Attacks on Tehran...
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Africa's most overcrowded country - beautiful tropical island loved by tourists
Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean that is roughly 1,100 nautical miles off the southeastern coast of East Africa - east of Madagascar. The tropical paradise nation has the highest population density level in Africa as of 2023....
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Tanzania engages US over new visa bond requirement
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The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has confirmed that it is engaging the United States through diplomatic channels following Washington’s decision to impose a visa bond requirement on Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and...
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Which is the longest line of latitude on the globe?
Longest Line of Latitude: Lines of latitude are imaginary horizontal lines that circle the Earth, helping measure how far north or south a location is from the Equator. These lines play a crucial role in navigation, geography, and climate studies....
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Abercrombie & Kent Reveals 2027 Lineup of Private Jet Journeys
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Travel Market Report - New York
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Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has announced the 2027 collection of Private Jet Journeys. Following the success of A&K’s 2026 Private Jet collection, which is almost sold out, the luxury adventure travel company has unveiled the four itineraries being...
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Tanzania engages U.S over new visa bond requirement
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The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has confirmed that it is engaging the United States through diplomatic channels following Washington’s decision to impose a visa bond requirement on Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and...
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DRC-M23 Ceasefire Mechanism; Cameroonian Elections: Africa File, October 16, 2025
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Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congolese government and M23 rebels signed a...
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The world's 15 most dangerous countries for air travel with one in Europe - full list
The surge in plane crashes worldwide, including deadly incidents in Washington DC, Philadelphia, the Philippines, Alaska, and most recently in São Paulo, has recently raised alarms about global aviation safety. In December, the EU issued an...
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