Liberia launches e-visa scheme

The West African nation of Liberia has launched its new e-visa system for international ‎visitors to the country

New FCDO warning issued for Laos

The UK’s Foreign Office has issued a new travel warning for the Southeast Asian nation as visitors at risk of assault and harassment

Widespread destruction after Southeast Asia suffers deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake

A strong earthquake hit central Myanmar on 28 March, sending tremors into Thailand and prompting both countries to declare a state of emergency

Guidance on global surveillance for respiratory viruses with pandemic potential updated

The World Health Organization has updated guidance on integrated surveillance for influenza and other respiratory viruses with epidemic or pandemic potential

QIC expects Eid travel surge as more travellers secure insurance

Qatar Insurance Company expects a significant increase in outbound travel during the Eid al-Fitr break

Fatal sinking of Sindbad submarine magnifies safety concerns for Egypt’s Red Sea tourism

Six people have been killed and nine others injured after the tourist submarine Sindbad sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt