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Peru

Medium
18 minutes ago
Deadly shooting targets public transport in Lima
Extortion-related violence targeting public transport, businesses and the hospitality industry is on the rise. Exercise security precautions in affected areas.

Ukraine

Extreme
22 minutes ago
Casualties rise following Russian attacks in Odesa, Kyiv and other areas - Update
Defer non-essential travel to areas where fighting continues. Review evacuation plans. Seek shelter during hostilities.

Nigeria

High
47 minutes ago
Deadly Boko Haram attack targets security forces in Askira Uba LGA, Borno state
Defer non-essential travel to northeast Nigeria. Contracted private security escorts remain necessary for overland travel.

South Africa

Moderate
50 minutes ago
EFF leader Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison - Update
Demonstrations over the issue are possible in the near-term; track local media for updates. Avoid all protests.

Congo

Medium
55 minutes ago
Demonstrations erupt following shooting in Makala district, Kinshasa
Anticipate heightened security and disruptions in the affected area. Plot route bypasses to avoid all protests.

Iran

High
1 hour ago
Armed attack targets police officers in Saravan, Sistan and Baluchestan province
Defer non-essential travel to Iran. Militant groups are active in southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province. For extended travel between cities consider contracting a reputable local guide.

Germany

Moderate
1 hour ago
Large police operation reported in Hannover, Lower Saxony
Anticipate robust security and associated disruptions in the affected area over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses.

Mexico

Moderate
1 hour ago
Several protests planned in Mexico City
Anticipate heightened security and overland travel disruptions near all protests; plot bypasses.

Nigeria

Medium
1 hour ago
AON warns of possible nationwide flight disruptions from 20 April
Contact booking agents for updates and rebooking options.

United States

Moderate
1 hour ago
Shelter-in-place order issued in Bergen County, New Jersey
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the vicinity of the scene over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses. Follow all directives.

Belgium

Moderate
1 hour ago
Demonstration planned in Brussels on 19 April
Anticipate robust security and associated disruptions along the march route on 19 April.

Mauritania

Moderate
2 hours ago
US Embassy warns of protest in Nouakchott
Anticipate heightened security and possible disruptions in the affected areas. Avoid all protests.

Israel

Medium
2 hours ago
Air Haifa to resume flights at Haifa Airport from 23 April - Update
Contact booking agents for updates and refund/rebooking options.

Lebanon

Extreme
2 hours ago
IDF airstrikes destroy Qasmiyeh bridge in Tyre district, South governorate
Defer non-essential travel to Lebanon; in the event of a rocket attack or clashes, seek shelter.

Ukraine

High
3 hours ago
Fatality reported amid Russian strikes in Kharkiv oblast
Defer non-essential travel to areas where fighting continues to take place in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, and areas bordering Russia.

Nigeria

High
3 hours ago
Kidnapping reported in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara state
Kidnapping by criminal gangs poses a risk across Nigeria. Register with consular authorities; comply with all curfews. Exercise caution for overland travel.

Haiti

Medium
3 hours ago
Fatalities reported amid floods in Nord-Ouest department
Anticipate weather-related disruptions to travel/services in affected areas. Do not attempt to cross floodwaters.

Tajikistan

Moderate
3 hours ago
Landslides forecast in Districts of Republican Subordination, other areas on 17-18 April
Expect weather-related disruptions in the affected areas. Remain alert for landslide warning signs, including cracks or bulges in the soil or the faint rumbling sound of an approaching debris flow.

Dominican Republic

Medium
4 hours ago
Fatalities reported amid adverse weather nationwide - Update
Expect disruptions.

India

Moderate
4 hours ago
WWII-era bomb discovered in East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand state
Anticipate robust security and related disruptions in the affected area in the near-term; plot bypass routes. Follow all directives.

Hong Kong

Moderate
4 hours ago
Greater Bay Airlines to indefinitely suspend flights between Hong Kong and Thailand’s Phuket from 5 May - Update
Contact booking agents for updates or possible refund/rebooking options.

Thailand

Moderate
4 hours ago
Greater Bay Airlines to indefinitely suspend flights between Hong Kong and Thailand’s Phuket from 5 May - Update
Contact booking agents for updates or possible refund/rebooking options.

Taiwan

Moderate
4 hours ago
Protests planned in Taipei on 18 April
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions near all protests on 18 April. Plot route bypasses.

United States

Moderate
5 hours ago
I-80 closure to disrupt traffic in San Francisco on 17-20 April
Anticipate overland travel disruptions.

Hong Kong

Moderate
5 hours ago
Greater Bay Airlines to suspend flights between Hong Kong and Thailand’s Bangkok from 11 May until 30 September
Contact booking agents for updates or possible refund/rebooking options.

Thailand

Moderate
5 hours ago
Greater Bay Airlines to suspend flights between Hong Kong and Thailand’s Bangkok from 11 May until 30 September
Contact booking agents for updates or possible refund/rebooking options.

Australia

Moderate
5 hours ago
Large blaze breaks out at Geelong Refinery in Victoria state
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions. Follow official directives.

Japan

Moderate
5 hours ago
Incident triggers runway closure at Narita Airport serving Tokyo
Anticipate possible associated disruptions to flights at the affected airport over the next several hours. Contact booking agents for updated itineraries and rebooking or refund options.

Papua New Guinea

Moderate
5 hours ago
Power outages reported in Lae, Morobe province
Anticipate disruptions to power supplies in the affected areas. Track local media for situational updates.

Guadeloupe

Moderate
6 hours ago
Orange weather warnings issued across the archipelago
Anticipate weather-related disruptions to travel/services in affected areas. Track local media for updates.

France

Moderate
6 hours ago
Pro-Palestine demonstration planned in Lyon on 16 April - Update
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the vicinity of all protests. Plot route bypasses.

Portugal

Moderate
6 hours ago
Security forces call for demonstration in Lisbon on 16 April
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions near the rally site. Plot route bypasses.

Armenia

Moderate
6 hours ago
Armenian airspace to be restricted on 3-5 May
Contact booking agents for updates or possible refund/rebooking options.

South Africa

Moderate
7 hours ago
Police deployed amid protests over sentencing of EFF leader in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape
Anticipate heightened security and disruptions in the affected area. Plot route bypasses; follow all directives.

Papua New Guinea

High
7 hours ago
Landslides cause fatalities in East New Britain province amid TC Maila - Update
Confirm the viability of travel before departure. Remain alert for landslide warning signs, including cracks/bulges in the soil or the faint rumbling sound of a debris flow.

United States

Medium
7 hours ago
Thunderstorm prompts tornado warning for Saint Louis, other parts of Missouri
Seek shelter in response to tornado sirens; immediately relocate to an interior room on the lowest floor of a strong building.

United States

Moderate
7 hours ago
Police involved shooting incident triggers traffic disruptions in San Diego’s East Village
Anticipate robust security and traffic disruptions in the affected area for the next several hours. Follow all directives; plot bypass routes.

United States

Moderate
7 hours ago
Thunderstorms trigger ground stop order at Dallas Fort Worth airport in Texas
Contact booking agents for updated itineraries and refund/rebooking options.

Colombia

Medium
7 hours ago
Deadly shooting reported in Kennedy, Bogotá
Violent crime and armed robbery are common in urban Colombia. In case of a robbery, avoid physically resisting assailants as they may be armed.

Paraguay

Moderate
7 hours ago
Heightened security expected for football match in Asunción on 15 April
Anticipate travel disruptions near the arena on 15 April; exercise caution at transport hubs and around large groups of fans.

Brazil

Medium
7 hours ago
Shootout reported in Costa Barros, Greater Rio de Janeiro
Crime rates are high across Brazil; public shootings are not uncommon. Exercise ongoing caution.

Venezuela

Moderate
7 hours ago
Residents demonstrate in Valencia, Carabobo state
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the vicinity of the protest site over the next few hours.

Chile

Moderate
7 hours ago
Striking truck drivers threaten to launch roadblocks in Tarapacá region
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions near all protest sites. Plot route bypasses.

Bolivia

Moderate
7 hours ago
Transport workers block traffic in Parotani, Cochabamba department
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the affected area over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses.

Mexico

Medium
7 hours ago
Security forces clash with gunmen in Guadalupe, Nuevo León state
Crime rates are high across Mexico. Maintain a low profile and review personal security arrangements for high-risk states.

Haiti

Extreme
7 hours ago
Gang attack targets Seguin, Sud-Est department
Defer non-essential travel to Haiti until further notice. In-country travellers are advised to limit outdoor movement.

Colombia

Moderate
7 hours ago
Education workers block traffic in Bogotá - Update
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the affected area over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses.

United States

Moderate
7 hours ago
Low ceilings trigger disruptions at Boston Logan International Airport in Massachusetts
Contact booking agents for updated itineraries or possible rebooking/refund options.

Colombia

Moderate
7 hours ago
Roadblocks lifted across Santander - Update
Anticipate residual disruptions.

Brazil

Moderate
7 hours ago
Workers march in Brasília
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions along the march route over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses.

Peru

Medium
7 hours ago
Shots exchanged on Putumayo river in Amazonas department
Contract local guides for business-critical travel along the Colombia-Peru border.

Colombia

Medium
7 hours ago
Shots exchanged on Putumayo river in Amazonas department
Contract local guides for business-critical travel along the Colombia-Peru border.

United States

Medium
7 hours ago
Storms trigger power outages in southern Michigan - Update
Anticipate weather-related disruptions in the affected areas over the next several hours.

Peru

Moderate
7 hours ago
Election protest reported in Campo de Marte, Lima
Further protests are likely in the near-term.

United States

Moderate
7 hours ago
Authorities issue tornado warnings for Detroit and Monroe County, Michigan
Seek shelter in response to tornado sirens; immediately relocate to an interior room on the lowest floor of a strong building.

Colombia

Moderate
7 hours ago
Education workers to rally nationwide on 15 April - Update
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions near all rally sites on 15 April. Plot route bypasses.

Argentina

Moderate
7 hours ago
Activists to march on 15 April in La Plata, Buenos Aires province
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions along the march route on 15 April. Plot route bypasses.

Venezuela

Moderate
7 hours ago
University professors to protest in Caracas on 15 April
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the vicinity of the protest site on 15 April. Plot route bypasses.

United States

Moderate
7 hours ago
Pro-Palestine activists to rally on 15 April in White Plains, New York
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the vicinity of the rally site on 15 April. Plot route bypasses.

United States

Moderate
7 hours ago
Pro-Palestine activists to rally in Chicago on 15 April
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the vicinity of the rally site on 15 April. Plot route bypasses.

Guatemala

Moderate
7 hours ago
Heightened security expected for football match in Guatemala City on 15 April
Anticipate travel disruptions near the arena on 15 April; exercise caution at transport hubs and around large groups of fans.

Argentina

Moderate
7 hours ago
Heightened security expected for football match on 15 April in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires province
Anticipate travel disruptions near the arena on 15 April; exercise caution near large groups of fans.

Brazil

Moderate
7 hours ago
Heightened security expected for football match in São Paulo on 15 April
Anticipate travel disruptions near the arena on 15 April; exercise caution at transport hubs and around large groups of fans.

Brazil

Moderate
7 hours ago
Heightened security expected for football match in Rio de Janeiro on 15 April
Anticipate travel disruptions near the arena on 15 April; exercise caution at transport hubs and around large groups of fans.

Ireland

Moderate
7 hours ago
SIPTU firefighters to launch strike at Sligo Airport, County Sligo on 16 April
Expect possible flight disruptions at the affected airport if the strike proceeds. Contact booking agents.

Maldives

Moderate
8 hours ago
Floods reported in parts of Malé following heavy rainfall
Anticipate weather-related disruptions to travel/services over the next 24-48 hours. Do not attempt to cross floodwaters.

United States

Moderate
8 hours ago
Police activity disrupts traffic in Seattle, Washington
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the vicinity of the scene over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses.

United States

Moderate
8 hours ago
Emergency incident disrupts traffic in New York City
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the vicinity of the scene over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses.

Australia

Moderate
9 hours ago
Fire triggers smoke alert in Mount Hardman and Bularl Di Wunami, WA
Anticipate possible overland travel disruptions in the areas over the next several hours. Follow all directives.

New Zealand

Moderate
9 hours ago
Heavy rainfall forecast in parts of South Island
Anticipate weather-related disruptions to travel/services. Do not attempt to cross floodwaters.

Philippines

High
9 hours ago
Deadly military operation targets NPA militants in Surigao del Sur province, Caraga region
Vary travel routes, avoid concentrations of military personnel and consider contracting a vetted local security detail in areas where the NPA rebels are active.

Lebanon

Extreme
9 hours ago
Heavy clashes ongoing in Bint Jbeil, Nabatieh governorate - Update
Defer non-essential travel to Lebanon; in the event of a rocket attack or clashes, seek shelter.

Russia

High
10 hours ago
Casualties reported after suspected Ukrainian drones hit Tuapse, Krasnodar krai
Anticipate heightened security and associated major disruptions in the areas. Verify travel viability and exercise caution. Register with consular authorities.

South Korea

Moderate
11 hours ago
Activists to hold another rally in Seoul on 18 April - Update
Anticipate heightened security and overland travel disruptions.

Canada

Moderate
11 hours ago
Vehicular crash disrupts power supplies in parts of Toronto
Anticipate disruptions to power supplies and related services in affected areas; follow all directives.

Ukraine

Extreme
11 hours ago
Russian attacks cause casualties, damage in Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk oblast - Update
Defer non-essential travel to areas where fighting continues to take place in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts and areas bordering Russia.

Ukraine

Extreme
12 hours ago
Casualties reported in Kyiv amid Russian missile and drone attacks - Update
Review evacuation plans. In the event of an escalation of hostilities, limit outdoor movement and seek shelter.

Lebanon

Extreme
12 hours ago
Israeli attacks reported in Tibnin, other parts of Nabatieh governorate
Defer non-essential travel to Lebanon; in the event of a rocket attack or clashes, seek shelter.

Indonesia

Medium
13 hours ago
Labour unions to rally in Central Jakarta on 16 April
Anticipate robust security and major traffic disruptions in rally areas; plot bypass routes.

Ukraine

High
14 hours ago
Explosions reported in Kyiv
Review evacuation plans. In the event of an escalation of hostilities, limit outdoor movement and seek shelter.

United Kingdom

Moderate
14 hours ago
Protesters scuffle with police in Epsom, England
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the affected area over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses.

Germany

Moderate
14 hours ago
Police operation continues in Bahnhofsviertel, Munich - Update
Anticipate robust security and associated disruptions.

Jordan

Medium
14 hours ago
US Embassy officials resume limited consular services - Update
Contact embassy officials for updates. Ensure proximity to identified shelters or hardened facilities during an attack.

UAE

Medium
14 hours ago
US officials lift nationwide shelter-in-place directive - Update
Contact embassy officials for updates. Ensure proximity to identified shelters or hardened facilities during an attack.

South Africa

Medium
14 hours ago
Police clash with gunmen in Witbank municipality, Mpumalanga province
Avoid travelling to townships and high density/low economic areas without an experienced guide. If you are a victim of crime, do not resist; perpetrators are likely to be armed.

Burkina Faso

High
14 hours ago
Military clashes with JNIM militants northeast of Arbinda, Sahel region
For business-critical travel in the country vary routines, avoid travel after dark and only venture outside a secured compound with embassy-approved escorts.

Germany

Moderate
14 hours ago
Large police operation reported in Bahnhofsviertel, Munich
Anticipate robust security and associated disruptions in the affected area over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses.

Turkey

High
14 hours ago
Death toll rises following school shooting in Kahramanmaraş - Update
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the affected area over the next several hours. Avoid the area.

France

Moderate
14 hours ago
Rail services disrupted between Paris and Tours amid fatal incident
Anticipate disruptions to travel/services in the affected areas. Allow for additional travel time.

Nigeria

Medium
14 hours ago
Curfew further relaxed in Jos North LGA, Plateau state - Update
Register with consular authorities; comply with all curfews. Avoid all large gatherings and concentrations of security forces.

Kuwait

High
14 hours ago
Authorities extend nationwide airspace closure - Update
Contact booking agents for updated itineraries/rebooking options. Track local media for situational updates.

United Kingdom

Moderate
14 hours ago
Police investigate attempted arson attack at synagogue in Finchley, London
Remain vigilant; report all suspicious behaviour/items to the authorities.

Iran

Extreme
14 hours ago
Iran threatens to block Red Sea and Gulf of Oman due to US blockade
Anticipate disruptions to maritime travel. Maintain contact with international patrols via HF emergency frequencies.

Oman

Extreme
14 hours ago
Iran threatens to block Red Sea and Gulf of Oman due to US blockade
Anticipate disruptions to maritime travel. Maintain contact with international patrols via HF emergency frequencies.

Yemen

Extreme
14 hours ago
Iran threatens to block Red Sea and Gulf of Oman due to US blockade
Anticipate disruptions to maritime travel. Maintain contact with international patrols via HF emergency frequencies.

Denmark

Medium
14 hours ago
Rail disruptions continue across large parts of the country - Update
Expect disruptions to services on the affected routes.

Nigeria

High
14 hours ago
Deadly suspected herders attack reported in Agatu LGA, Benue state
Further attacks are possible in the near-term; exercise a high degree of caution in rural areas and consider a personal security escort for overland travel.

Turkey

Medium
14 hours ago
Casualties reported following school shooting in Kahramanmaraş - Update
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the affected area over the next several hours. Avoid the area.

Turkey

Medium
14 hours ago
Injuries reported following school shooting in Kahramanmaraş
Anticipate heightened security and associated disruptions in the affected area over the next several hours. Plot route bypasses.

Somalia

Extreme
14 hours ago
Deadly security operation targets al-Shabaab militants in Lower and Middle Juba regions
For business-critical travel in the country, vary routines, avoid travel after dark and only venture beyond the perimeter of a secured compound with an embassy-approved escort.
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