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Iran Tightens Entry Rules: New Visa Policies and Mandatory Guided Tours for Travelers
From August 2025, Iran mandates agency-booked tour packages, fixed itineraries, registered hotel bookings and licensed guides for all foreign visitors.…
British Airways and American Airlines Tighten Rules on Unsafe Travel Adaptors and Batteries
After multiple 2025 battery fires, British Airways and American Airlines banned spare lithium batteries in checked baggage and limited carry‑on…
Malaysia Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Nationals for Tourism and Travel
Malaysia extended visa-free entry for Indian nationals through December 31, 2026, allowing 30-day visits for tourism, business and transit. MDAC…
ICE to Ramp Up Immigration Raids in L.A. and Other Sanctuary Cities, Border Czar Says
(LOS ANGELES) Federal immigration authorities will intensify immigration raids in Los Angeles and other sanctuary cities, President Trump’s border advisor…
Sept. 1: Stricter portable battery rules on flights take effect
Starting September 1, 2025, many Asian airlines will ban in‑flight use and charging of power banks after 46 battery incidents…
Panama Extends Transit Visa for Cubans, Disrupting Third-Country Travel Plans
Executive Decree No. 22 extends Panama’s transit visa requirement for Cuban citizens until July 31, 2026; visas allow 24-hour transit-only…
ESTA fee to rise to $40 in U.S. starting September 30, 2025
CBP set the ESTA fee increase to $40 effective September 30, 2025. Applications approved before that date remain valid two…
Bulgaria Tourism Booms in 2025: Schengen Entry and Airline Expansions Drive Growth
After joining Schengen by land on January 1, 2025, Bulgaria saw tourism growth—July arrivals rose 5.6% with over 2 million…