India and China have discussed the return of thousands of Indian students stranded at home for two years due to Beijing-imposed COVID-19 bans and the resumption of direct flights disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, it said on Thursday. the Indian Embassy. The contentious issue of returning Indian students figured in talks between Indian Ambassador to …

Third-country nationals planning to enter Finland will no longer be required to present valid proof proving that they have fully completed the coronavirus vaccination process, a negative COVID-19 test result or have undergone a testing process upon arrival in the northern European country after the government announced it would eventually abolish the requirement. The decision …

For Russian users, watching a TV series on the American streaming service Netflix or downloading a new online video game on Steam used to be a matter of a few clicks. But an exodus of Western companies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made access to hundreds of popular entertainment platforms much more difficult, spawning …

Prepare your passports and prepare for the reopening of international travel. When you’re exploring the world, you don’t have to worry about overseas connectivity, because Globe Roaming has the data packages to suit you, whether it’s for a 3 or 30 day stay. Japan is now accepting travelers from the Philippines, which is among 98 …

India’s first COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, developed at Gennova Biopharmaceuticals in Pune, is expected to be a game-changer as it can be stored at temperatures between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius, says Dr NK Arora, who leads the COVID task force -19 from the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NTAGI). “The Phase III trial has been …

The United States remains deeply concerned about the unjust detentions of political prisoners by the Ortega-Murillo regime and the continued abuses against members of civil society. We remain committed to applying a range of diplomatic and economic tools to support the restoration of democracy and respect for human rights in Nicaragua. To that end, the …

Irregular migration, anti-immigrant sentiment in the developed world, pre-existing biases and inherent limitations in research methodology all play a role in the downgrading of the Bangladesh Passport’s position in the Henley Passport Index. Nusmila Lohani June 12, 2022, 2:20 p.m. Last modification: June 12, 2022, 3:02 PM Graphics: TBS “> Graphics: TBS Recently, the Bangladesh …

As the pandemic situation has already improved and restrictions have been eased globally, countries are finally seeing a significant return of tourist attractions. In an effort to better analyze consumers’ travel expectations, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a new study titled “Exploring Consumer Travel Attitudes and Expectations to Drive Tourism Recovery”, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com. …

The Biden administration announced plans to lift Trump-era Cuba-related restrictions in May in a bid to re-engage. The administration of US President Joe Biden has allowed more air travel between the United States and Cuba, lifting restrictions put in place under former President Donald Trump. Restrictions lifted Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation removed …

Sunday 05 June 2022 17:51 HEATHROW Airport has asked airlines to cut peak-hour passenger numbers at the airport by a third to alleviate “dangerous levels of congestion” at various choke points at the airport. The move comes amid unprecedented chaos at UK airports, with dozens of flights canceled in recent days due to staff shortages …

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia this month, reports said Thursday, a stark turnaround for a leader who once called for making the kingdom a pariah. The announced decision comes hours after Saudi Arabia addressed two of Biden’s priorities by agreeing to increased oil production and helping to extend a truce in …

On Wednesday, the Biden administration lifted Trump-era flight restrictions that prevented U.S. airlines and charter flights from traveling to cities other than Havana in Cuba. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said revoking the ban was in favor of the Cuban people and in “the foreign policy interests of the United States”. He had made …

Italian authorities revealed on Monday that the country will drop all entry rules on June 1. The news was announced by the Italian Ministry of Health. The ministry said the current requirement to present a COVID pass on arrival in Italy will not be extended when it expires on May 31, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com. “From June …

Holidaymakers traveling to Portugal this summer have been warned of confusion surrounding its electronic door policy. British tourists have received further clarification on the confusing entry requirements to Portugal. Earlier this month Britons were told they would be fast-tracked on check-in once they landed in the country, like EU citizens. It ensured that UK visitors …

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears the end of its third month, there has been an unprecedented outpouring of support and condemnation of Putin’s actions from nations around the world. Most notably, the United States and Europe have launched remarkable economic sanctions crippling the Russian economy. Demonstrating a united front not seen since World War …

Melbourne, Australia – After years spent in captivity – first in remote migrant detention centers on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific island nation of Nauru, then in suburban hotels in Melbourne – dozens of refugees who had tried to reach Australia by boat were eventually released. But if they have been …

Nok Air, Thai Smile and Air Asia will resume flights at Yangon International Airport, according to information released by Yangon International Airport. International passenger flights, suspended since March 29, 2020, are resumed by Singapore Airlines on the Singapore-Yangon route on April 1. Currently, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines as well as two national airlines: MAI …

Some international students looking to attend post-secondary schools in Canada who had already started learning online with them say they have been waiting months for Ottawa to approve their study permits, putting their education and lives on hold. . “I have no words to express how I feel. I can’t even say,” said Ravneet Kaur, …

The Commission of the European Union provided an analysis of the measures taken by the Republic of Korea and Japan, which had visa implications, and provided an overview of efforts to restore reciprocity in exemption visa. The Commission stressed once again that ensuring that all countries on the EU visa-free list waive the visa requirement …

Russia said on Friday it advised its citizens not to travel to Britain, complaining that authorities there were making it “virtually impossible” for Russians to obtain visas. The Russian Foreign Ministry alleged that Russian applications were delayed because Britain gave higher priority to Ukrainian refugees. He said Russians were also unable to pay on the …

Following a meeting of G7 leaders on May 8, 2022, the United States adopted additional sanctions and export control measures in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Among the changes: a ban on U.S. persons providing accounting, trust and company incorporation and management consulting services to persons in Russia, sanctions against Russian state-controlled TV …

More than 2.8 million visitors were accommodated in hotels and guesthouses in the Czech Republic during the first quarter of this year, according to data provided by the Statistical Office of the Czech Republic (CSO). These figures show that there has been a marked increase of about ten times in the number of visitors compared …

“Local boy” Paul James is bringing his world-class band The Drowned Lovers to Arlington Arts on Thursday, May 26, ahead of select dates in Belgium. This really could be his last goodbye to Newbury, he tells TRISH LEE Paul James’ solo album, The Drowned Lover and Other Dark Tales, is inspired by his love of …

A growing number of wealthy Americans are buying “golden passports” that grant them citizenship in New Zealand, Portugal and other “safe” countries for fear of impending civil war in their home country. Henley & Partners, a firm that helps the wealthy seek citizenship around the world, said sales to US nationals worth between $50 million …

Greece expects successful tourism, with more Romanian tourists, as Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias noted during a meeting with his Romanian counterpart. According to a press release issued by the Greek Ministry of Tourism, Romanian travelers are the most interested in alternative tourism, and a notable increase in places and destinations like the Ionian Islands, …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned on Tuesday there was no guarantee Russia would not invade another country after its assault on Ukraine. Speaking alongside his Swedish and Finnish counterparts at a press conference in northern Germany, Scholz said it had become accepted in Europe over the past decades that borders “would no longer be moved …

A man wearing a face mask waits to board a plane at Yonaguni Airport in Japan on April 13.Carl Court/Getty Images In video calls from Tokyo, where Alexandre Valiquette lives with his wife and children, his three-year-old son calls Francine Grift “nana”, while his youngest son, at seven months old, just gurgles and smiles at …

Germany, Spain and France saw high numbers of arrivals and departures despite maintaining COVID-19 entry restrictions for all travellers. The European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) revealed in its latest report that the three countries reported an average of more than 3,500 flights per day from April 21 to April 27, reports …

The Norwegian Foreign Ministry has urged its citizens to refrain from any trip to Shanghai that is not absolutely mandatory or necessary. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 27, the ministry announced that travel advice had been introduced for Shanghai due to the closure and COVID-19 restrictions that were introduced on April 1 in …

Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his title at Wimbledon after All England Club officials confirmed players will not be required to be vaccinated to take part in the tournament this summer. The world number one, who beat Matteo Berrettini to claim his sixth Wimbledon crown last year, has only played three tournaments in …