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Canada updated its international travel advisory recently, issuing its most severe advisories for a set of countries where conditions are deemed too dangerous for Canadian travellers. The advisory was updated on its official website travel.gc.ca . These advisories reflect a careful assessment of political instability, armed conflict, civil unrest, threats to personal security, limited flight…
India already faces 50% tariffs on its exports to the US. (AI image) In a fresh round of global tariffs, US President Donald Trump has announced that countries doing trade with Iran will attract a 25% tariff from the world’s largest economy. The move is seen as a pressure tactic on Iran over its response…
Canada updated its country-wise travel alert in the first week of January and advised Canadians to avoid traveling to a list of countries. This takes into account political tension, flight situations, internal protests etc. Iran Canada advises its nationals to avoid all travel to Iran due to ongoing nationwide demonstrations, tensions in the region, the…
The world has never been richer. Technology is moving at an unprecedented pace, global trade uniting the most isolated corners of the world, and scientific advances offering longer, healthier lives. Yet for millions, what shapes their daily life is the grip of hunger and instability and uncertainty. Because the notion of “the poorest countries in the…
KANNUR: For nearly three decades, Hashim VP, a native of Pappinisseri, has been selling sugarcane juice outside the Jawahar Municipal Stadium in Kannur—quietly transforming his modest roadside stall into a gateway to the world.What started as a simple livelihood gradually fuelled his greatest passion: travel. Over the years, Hashim has visited 10 countries, including Israel,…
The US has issued its highest travel advisory, Level 4: “Do Not Travel,” for more than two dozen countries, advising American citizens to steer clear of travel there due to serious extreme safety and security issues. This warning comes from the U.S. State Department and reflects serious concerns about conditions that could threaten life and…
The Democracy Index offers a comparative snapshot of how democratic systems function across the world. Compiled annually by the Association for Development and Advancement of the Democracy Award and cited by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the index goes beyond electoral processes to assess broader social dimensions such as governance quality, economic performance, knowledge systems,…
Nestlé is taking responsible action by recalling particular batches of its infant formula over a concern regarding the ingredient arachidonic acid oil. Although there have been no reported illnesses linked to this recall, it stems from the rare presence of a toxin named cereulide. A baby’s food is closely tied to trust. When that trust…
The United States has tightened the noose for foreign travellers looking to enter the country. The Trump administration has now widened a visa rule that requires applicants from certain countries to post a hefty financial bond, adding 7 more countries to the list.The changes, were made without a formal which were reflected in a notice…
Planning to travel to South Korea? If you have a small travel group, there is some good news. As per the latest development, South Korea has decided to extend the visa processing fee waiver for short-term group tourists from six countries, including India, for another six months. This is in live with a move to…
