The organization, Canada’s equivalent of the Girl Scouts, said it was pausing the trips out of safety concerns for its members.
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Chinese Officers Questioned U.S. Government Employee About His Army Service
The man, a U.S. citizen, is barred from leaving China by the Ministry of State Security, the country’s main intelligence and counterintelligence agency.
China Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Executive Stokes Foreign Business Anxiety
A Wells Fargo banker and a U.S. government employee were blocked from leaving, and a Japanese pharmaceutical executive was imprisoned, even as Beijing tries to court overseas investors.
Which Countries Have Issued Travel Advisories for Israel and Iran?
Both countries have closed their airspaces, leaving few options for citizens of other countries seeking to leave.
Israel Closed its Airspace After Attacking Iran, Leaving Thousands of Israelis Stranded Abroad
Since its surprise attack on Iran, and subsequent strikes by Tehran, Israel has closed its skies to civilian air traffic, leaving its citizens stuck overseas indefinitely.
Hong Kong Looks for Ways to Win Back Big-Spending Tourists
A city with an image dented by protests, pandemic restrictions and a security crackdown hopes to broaden its appeal beyond budget-minded visitors from mainland China.
China Lengthens Visa-Free Stays for Tourists
In its efforts to attract visitors, the country extended stays from less than a week to up to 10 days for visitors between destinations.
3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists
The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist area.
American Man Kidnapped, Taken Away on Boat in Philippines, Police Say
Four armed men shot and abducted a 26-year-old from Vermont in western Mindanao, the police said. He had been living in the area since May.
U.S. Issues New Travel Restrictions Over Possible Iranian Strike
The State Department has barred its employees from traveling to large parts of Israel. Iran has repeatedly vowed to strike back over the deadly bombing this month of an Iranian Embassy complex in Syria.