A controlled explosion was carried out near the American Embassy in London following the discovery of a suspicious package. Simultaneously, a security incident at Gatwick Airport led to a partial evacuation of the South Terminal. Authorities are investigating both incidents.
The US and UK embassies have issued urgent travel warnings for Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, citing credible information about a potential terrorist attack. This follows heightened global tensions and impacts other travel destinations in the Middle East and North Africa. Travelers are urged to exercise extreme caution and follow official advisories.
The US Embassy in Colombo has issued a security alert for American citizens in Sri Lanka, warning of a possible attack targeting tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area. The embassy has restricted staff travel to the area and urged Americans to avoid visiting until further notice. The alert comes as Sri Lanka faces ongoing economic and political instability, raising concerns about potential security threats.
The United States has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Bangladesh following mass protests that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The move comes after the US had previously warned citizens against traveling to Bangladesh due to concerns over civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.
The United States has issued an urgent advisory for its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country or prepare for an extended stay amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Following the assassination of Hezbollah’s military chief and the subsequent threat of retaliation from Iran, the US Embassy in Beirut is urging citizens to book any available flights and prepare contingency plans for potential conflict.
Effective June 1st, Ukraine has revoked the exemption allowing dual citizens to leave the country during martial law. All military-age men, 18-60, are now prohibited from departing, despite holding US passports. The US Embassy strongly advises against travel to Ukraine for male US citizens holding Ukrainian citizenship or claiming citizenship. The Embassy emphasizes that the Ukrainian government does not recognize dual citizenship, and thus dual citizens are solely treated as Ukrainian citizens within the country’s borders.
