Travel Ban

Why has China barred Wells Fargo banker from leaving the country?

The Chinese foreign ministry did not specify what charges under which Wells Fargo MD Mao Chenyue has been restricted from leaving the country

Trump administration gives 36 countries new deadline to avoid travel ban

A diplomatic cable instructed embassies to assess if host nations will improve travel documentation, vetting process, and cooperate on resolving the status of their citizens living illegally in the US

Donald Trump's new travel ban takes effect: Here's what we know so far

Trump's travel ban targeting 12 nations takes effect today; administration cites national security threats, sparking legal battles and criticism over immigration enforcement

'Racist, hostile and against global law': Iran slams Trump's travel ban

Tehran calls Trump's renewed travel ban discriminatory, racist, and illegal under global law, accusing the US of targeting Muslims and deepening hostility

Trump revives travel ban, targets 12 nations after Colorado attack

President Trump signs new order restricting entry from 12 countries after Boulder assault, extending his first-term policy and hardening stance on immigration

US imposes travel ban on former Argentine president over corruption charges

The State Department has banned former Argentine President Cristina Fernndez from entering the United States, accusing her of involvement in significant corruption while in office. The State Department also banned Fernndez' planning minister Julio Miguel De Vido and their families. Kirchner and De Vido abused their positions by orchestrating and financially benefiting from multiple bribery schemes involving public works contracts, resulting in millions of dollars stolen from the Argentine government, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement released Friday. He noted that multiple courts had convicted the pair on corruption charges. Fernndez has been a dominant political leader in recent years in the South American country. The United States will continue to promote accountability for those who abuse public power for personal gain, Rubio said. These designations reaffirm our commitment to counter global corruption, including at the highest levels of government. In Novemb

Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia among 43 nations to face Trump's travel ban

The draft also places 10 countries, including Afghanistan and Bhutan, on the Red List, meaning their citizens could face a full visa suspension

South Korean President Yoon banned from foreign travel amid martial law row

On 5 December, President Yoon had dismissed Defence Minister Hyun and replaced him with Choi Byung Hyuk. The decision came after the main opposition party moved to impeach both

Taliban calls out UN Security council to permanently end all travel bans

"An isolating approach would not work and there should be less of a gap between the Islamic Emirate and the world," Taliban's Deputy Spokesperson Bilal Karimi said

Japan to raise daily arrivals' entry cap to 50,000 from Sept 7: Report

The Japanese government has been steadily easing its strict border controls, which for a long time were the most rigid among the G7 major developed nations

US considers travel ban status for Taliban members as contract ends: Report

The US is considering whether to extend a Trump-era waiver that would allow certain officials of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan to continue to travel abroad, the media reported

Airlines were unprepared when travel came roaring back after hiatus

As countries reopen borders and Covid curbs fall away, travel has sprung back with such voracity that it's resulted in an unprecedented labor crunch

Russia puts 398 members of US Congress on travel ban list: Foreign Ministry

Russia has added 398 members of the United States Congress to its travel ban list, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Singapore lifts travel ban imposed on 10 African countries over Omicron

Singapore has lifted the ban it imposed on 10 African countries over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, while authorities expect a rapid doubling of cases in the coming days

No ban on small aircraft at Delhi, flights to be rescheduled for winter fog

The schedule change will, however, cause delays, the source said

Cambodia lifts travel ban for passengers arriving from 10 African countries

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, Cambodia has registered 120,183 cases of Covid-19 and 2,949 deaths

Omicron impact may lead to return of extensive travel curbs: IATA

Air passenger volume is measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs

Vaccination is critical: Mysteries of omicron could take weeks to untangle

A pandemic-weary world faces weeks of confusing uncertainty as countries restrict travel and take other steps to halt the newest potentially risky coronavirus mutant

UAE bans IndiGo flights till Aug 24 over Covid test rule for passengers

According to sources, the suspension came into effect from Tuesday for carrying passengers who had not undergone a rapid-PCR test at the departure airport

Covid conundrum: Students caught in a logjam in the run-up to Fall semester

With Canada, Australia extending restrictions, admission seekers are deferring their studies or looking elsewhere