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Kathmandu, April 1 – Nepal has experienced the impact of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, as the number of foreign tourist arrivals from Europe, the Americas, West Asia, and Africa dropped sharply in March, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said on Wednesday.The conflict began on February 28, when...

Jammu, March 27 National Conference legislators on Friday called for the immediate restoration of their security escorts in Kashmir, citing "serious concerns" that have made it "difficult" for them to move freely and carry out their duties.They said the current situation has made travel...

Aizawl, March 27 Two individuals from Russia and the Slovak Republic were apprehended in Mizoram for entering the state without the mandatory Protected Area Permit (PAP), a senior police officer said on Friday.The Slovak man was deported to his country on Friday, and a similar action will be...

Canberra, March 26 – The Australian government has moved to block the entry of temporary visa holders from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Tony Burke, the Minister for Home Affairs, announced on Wednesday night that he had used laws passed by the federal parliament earlier in...

Mumbai, March 25 A court here has refused to allow an accused in a UAPA case to travel abroad for a family vacation, describing the reason for travel as "too trivial".Businessman Vaibhav Raut, who is out on bail, had sought permission to visit Vietnam with his wife and children from May 4 to...

March 17, New Delhi: India advised its citizens in Iran not to approach or attempt to cross any land border for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.The embassy warned that nationals attempting to leave Iran via land borders without guidance...

March 16, New Delhi – India issued a new advisory on Monday for its citizens in Iran.According to the advisory, Indian nationals currently in Iran are strictly advised not to approach or attempt to cross any land border of Iran for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the...

Nepal will no longer issue visas upon arrival to Iranian nationals, the Immigration Department has announced. They issued a notice stating that Iranian nationals, except those holding government or diplomatic passports, will be required to obtain a visa from a Nepalese embassy abroad before...

March 09, New Delhi — The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued an advisory urging Indian nationals not to approach any of Iran's land borders for travel outside the country without prior coordination.According to the advisory, any movement towards land border points should only be undertaken...

Kolkata, March 9 The West Indies and South Africa cricket teams are scheduled to leave India for their home on Tuesday after being stranded in the country following their unsuccessful T20 World Cup campaigns due to travel restrictions related to the Middle East conflict.It has been learned...

March 03, New Delhi – The U.S. embassy in Kuwait has closed indefinitely due to "regional tensions."Due to ongoing regional tensions, the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait has canceled all appointments for U.S. visas and American Citizen Services until further notice.The embassy stated that it will...

New Delhi, March 2 BLS International, which provides outsourced visa and consular services globally, issued a travel advisory on Monday for applicants in the Middle East due to the conflict unfolding in the region, asking them to check the operational status of their respective visa application...

Kathmandu, February 28 Nepal on Saturday advised its citizens in West Asian countries to "remain vigilant, exercise caution, and maintain regular contact with the community," adding that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region.Nepal's announcement came hours after the US...

Washington, February 28 – The United States designated Iran as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” escalating pressure on Tehran even as lawmakers sparred over the risks of a wider conflict.“Today, I am designating Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” said Secretary of State...

Washington, February 27 – Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. State Department authorized the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from Israel on Friday, even as it maintained its Level 3 travel advisory urging Americans to "Reconsider Travel" to...

Gaza, February 15 – Gaza health authorities said on Sunday that the Rafah crossing with Egypt is operating under strict limits that endanger thousands of patients needing medical treatment abroad.In a statement, officials said the partial reopening of the crossing on February 2 allows only a...

Lahore, February 11 A Bangladeshi woman who was sold in Pakistan 35 years ago has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court against the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for "illegally" preventing her from traveling to Dhaka.Razia Bibi, 58, filed the petition in the LHC on Tuesday, stating...