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Dhruv Patel Freed After Azerbaijan Kidnapping in Operation Mahisagar
A Gujarati couple kidnapped in Azerbaijan while using an illegal migration route to the US has been rescued through 'Operation Mahisagar.' India's Ministry of External Affairs and the Baku embassy…
Mozambique Launches E-Visa System with VFS Global for Easier Travel
Mozambique's revamped digital visa portal, launched in early 2026, offers streamlined e-Visas and ETAs for 183 nationalities. Featuring…
EU-Qatar Aviation Deal at Risk After Ethics Scandal Over Free Qatar Airways Business Class Flights
An ethics scandal involving free luxury travel for an EU official has cast doubt on the EU-Qatar air…
Middle East Flight Disruptions Continue Amid US-Iran Tensions, Affecting KLM Routes
Airlines are currently adjusting Middle East flight schedules due to regional tensions, leading to suspensions and longer reroutes.…
Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Hajj Visas for 2026 Hajj Season
Saudi Arabia opened 2026 Hajj visa applications on February 8, with a final processing deadline of March 20.…
Algeria Moves to End Air Services Agreement with UAE
Algeria is terminating its air services agreement with the UAE due to rising diplomatic tensions. This puts nonstop…
Saudi Arabia and Syrian Firms Team Up to Revive Aviation and Mobile Networks
A $5.3 billion Saudi-Syrian deal is set to revitalize Syria's aviation sector through a new low-cost airline and…
Airbus A320 Grounded After Solar Radiation Hits Flight Controls
A guide for 2026 UAE-Schengen travelers on navigating fleet-wide aircraft groundings. It explains the technical causes behind the…
UKVI Replaces Visa Vignette Stickers with Digital Evisas by 2026
The UK is replacing physical visa documents with eVisas, with a full transition expected by late 2026. Travelers…
India Removes Value Caps Under Customs Baggage Rules, 2026 Gold Jewellery 40 Grams Allowance
India's 2026 Customs Baggage Rules simplify gold imports by replacing fluctuating rupee value caps with fixed weight allowances.…