US pauses student visa appointments amid expanded social media vetting

The White House has instructed US embassies globally to suspend new student visa appointments in preparation for expanding social media screening of applicants

Turks and Caicos cancels cruise ship visit amid illness outbreak on board

The archipelago denied a cruise ship entry after an onboard illness outbreak raised public health concerns

Allianz to offer coverage to Norwegian Cruise Line passengers

Allianz Partners Australia has partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to offer travel insurance to customers

GeoSure launches safety certification for destinations and accommodation

The global travel risk assessment provider has introduced a new certification programme to highlight destinations and properties with high standards of safety

Heathrow strikes may affect travellers with limited mobility

UK-based trade union Unite has warned that an unresolved pay dispute may lead to a strike by hundreds of workers at London’s Heathrow Airport

Israeli embassy staff shot in Washington DC

Two Israeli embassy staff have been shot dead in Washington DC after exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum