Mount Kilauea Spews 30m Lava Arc in Spectacular Eruption
Hawaii’s Mount Kilauea shot lava 30m into the air in its summit crater, with no homes at risk. Here’s what travelers and scientists need to know.
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Express Train Derails in Thailand, Injuring 10
An express train derailed in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand, injuring 10 people, as local media reported. Investigations continue.
Tourism as a Bridge: South Africa Welcomes Chinese Mainland Travelers
At a Beijing event, South African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille hailed tourism as a bridge builder, unveiling plans to attract more travelers from the Chinese mainland and deepen travel ties.
18 Dead as Tourist Boat Capsizes in Ha Long Bay
A tourist boat capsized in UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay amid heavy rain, leaving 18 dead and dozens missing. Rescuers saved 12; families from Hanoi were onboard.
Typhoon Wipha Hits Chinese Mainland’s South Coast, Provinces Activate Alerts
Typhoon Wipha, the sixth of the year, has slammed into the Chinese mainland’s southern coast, prompting Hainan and Guangdong to raise emergency alerts and pause services.
3 Dead, Dozens Rescued After Cruise Ship Capsizes in Ha Long Bay
At least three people died and 10 were rescued after a tourist cruise ship capsized in Ha Long Bay amid strong winds and rough seas. Rescue operations continue.
China-Malaysia Visa-Free Travel Starts July 17
China and Malaysia officially launch mutual 30-day visa-free travel from July 17, 2025, after a successful 19-month trial that saw millions of cross-border visits and booming tourism.
Iran Reopens Central and Western Airspace After 12-Day Closure
Iran reopens central and western airspace to international transit flights after a 12-day closure, following a ceasefire. Travelers and airlines can plan for reopened routes.
U.S. Sets 60-Day Travel Deadline for 36 Nations Amid Major Sports Preparations
U.S. issues a 60-day deadline for 36 nations to comply with new travel mandates or risk a full ban, raising concerns as the country gears up for the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
Visa-Free Access Links Machu Picchu to Beijing’s Ancient Wonders
China’s visa-free policy for Peruvian and other South American citizens opens a seamless heritage link from Machu Picchu’s Inca stones to Beijing’s historic walls.