Foreign Affairs

From avoiding drink spiking to using licensed taxis, new UK guidance offers practical advice to help friends stay safe on holiday abroad

Visitors to South Africa are being urged to avoid protest areas amid warnings of demonstrations and travel delays at the end of the month

The British Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Turkey, warning of security constraints and increased passenger traffic around the expected NATO summit in Ankara in July

The FCDO has advised against travel within exclusion zones around six active Indonesian volcanoes due to ongoing safety concerns

Thai authorities and Hong Kong police rescued a Chinese student targeted in a virtual kidnapping scam involving HK$1.4M and staged abduction claims

Heavy rain, strong winds, and transport disruption are affecting Tokyo and central Japan as Typhoon Jangmi moves through the region

Thailand introduces new Ebola screening and quarantine, limiting entry via a single airport. Foreign nations are subject to pre-travel requirements

The US has launched a major response to Ebola outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, including travel restrictions and emergency funding. "Our first goal has been to ensure the safety of Americans abroad and the protection of the American homeland"

As part of the move, Israel is proposing to significantly increase flydubai's operations at Ben Gurion Airport using slots vacated by foreign companies, with the aim of making Dubai the central connection hub for Israelis to the East and other destinations around the world, and further strengthening relations with the United Arab Emirates

Following airspace reopening: The UK’s Foreign Office advises citizens in Kuwait to travel only if safe, highlighting limited flight options, border crossing rules, and emergency preparedness

With Gulf airspace closed, British nationals in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE must register with FCDO for updates and read the official guide on staying safe indoors and seeking shelter: "Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities"

The government unanimously approved the addition of this sum to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen public diplomacy on the international stage. Foreign Minister: "Every shekel dedicated to this purpose is an investment, not an expense, and it will strengthen Israel and its position in the world."