The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Morocco citing a risk of terrorism and recommending that travelers exercise increased caution; the advisory links to country reports on terrorism for more detail.
U.S. travel advisory warns of common crime, unrest, kidnapping, and terrorism risks across Peru. The advisory notes higher-risk areas (Colombia–Peru border in Loreto, the VRAEM and its boundary cities Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Huancayo) and imposes special authorization requirements for U.S. government employees traveling to those zones.
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Tajikistan (published 2026-09-04) warns of terrorist activity, unexploded landmines and cluster munitions along the Afghan-Tajik and Uzbek-Tajik borders, in the Vakhsh and Rasht valleys, Romit hiking area, and some districts (Surobad, Sarazam). The advisory also notes limited ability to assist U.S.-Tajik dual nationals and imposes travel restrictions for U.S. government employees (e.g., no nighttime intercity travel).
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Morocco on 2026-09-04, advising travelers to exercise increased caution due to a risk of terrorist violence, including attacks and other activity. The advisory flags some areas as having increased risk and links to the Department's country reports on terrorism.
U.S. Department of State travel advisory (Level 2) for Tajikistan warns of terrorism risk, unexploded landmines and cluster munitions along the Afghan–Tajik and Uzbek–Tajik borders, hazards in the Vakhsh and Rasht valleys and the Romit hiking area, and limited U.S. ability to assist U.S.-Tajik dual nationals. Some districts (Surobad in GBAO and Sarazam) are also noted; U.S. government employees face night travel restrictions between cities.
U.S. State Department travel advisory warns U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution in mainland China due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws, use of exit bans without transparent process, and risk of unjust arrest or detention. Advisory lists groups that may be targeted and notes limited emergency consular services in some regions (e.g., Tibet Autonomous Region).
U.S. travel advisory warns of common crime (petty theft, carjackings, muggings, assaults), occasional express kidnappings, and risks from terrorism and unrest in parts of Peru. Special authorization is required for U.S. government personnel to travel to the Colombia-Peru border area in Loreto, the VRAEM, and certain boundary cities (Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Huancayo).
Ecuador's National Court of Justice sentenced former president Lenín Moreno to five years in prison for bribery in a case over kickbacks linked to the construction and financing of the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant. The same five-year sentence was given to China's former ambassador in Quito, Cai Runguo, and to former representatives of the Chinese state builder Sinohydro, Yang Huiju and Song Dongsheng. The ruling is a first-instance decision and is not final; Moreno, 73, said he will appeal, remains in Ecuador and has not been detained.
Source reports that eight months after President Maduro's capture, regional diplomatic expectations of a unified Latin American response to the United States have remained fragmented. The excerpt says Venezuela's oil "is flowing north at a rate not seen in two decades." The item was published 2026-09-03T00:31:00.000Z.
The source reports that over two years the Georgian government built a comprehensive face-recognition enforcement system, procured from a Moscow-based company with ties to the FSB. The excerpt states the impact on demonstrators is "appalling."
U.S. Department of State travel advisory (Level 2) for the Philippines warning of terrorism, insurgent activity, violent crime, kidnappings, and unrest—with heightened risk in parts of Leyte, Mindoro, Negros, and Samar—and noting the country’s exposure to typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
The U.S. State Department published a Level 2 travel advisory for the Philippines citing crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnappings, with elevated insurgent activity in parts of Leyte, Mindoro, Negros, and Samar. The advisory also warns that violent crime and protests can disrupt travel and notes the country's exposure to typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the Liberal Party's presidential candidate and described as Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's main rival in October's elections, met in São Paulo with El Salvador's justice and public security minister Gustavo Villatoro and announced he will incorporate measures inspired by President Nayib Bukele's security policy, including a promise of 500,000 prison places. The source includes a quoted comment from the senator: "There are few prisoners in Brazil, there should be more; there are not more only because the legislation is weak."
U.S. State Department travel advisory (published 2026-08-31) warns travelers to exercise increased caution in Brazil due to widespread violent crime, gang and organized criminal activity, and occasional kidnappings. The advisory lists higher-risk areas (including within 160 km of land borders, certain informal housing developments, and specific administrative regions in the capital) and recommends restrictions for U.S. government personnel and caution using municipal buses.
The U.S. Department of State travel advisory for Libya (published 2026-08-31) warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Libya for any reason due to crime, terrorism, health concerns, civil unrest, kidnapping, and landmines. The advisory notes there is currently no U.S. Embassy in Libya, the U.S. government cannot provide emergency services there, and routine consular assistance is being handled by the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Libya (Do Not Travel) citing crime, terrorism, armed clashes, kidnapping, landmines, and health risks; there is no U.S. Embassy in Libya and the U.S. cannot provide emergency services to citizens there.
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Brazil warns of widespread violent crime, armed robbery, carjacking, gang and organized crime activity, assaults (including drugging), and occasional kidnappings. The advisory restricts travel for U.S. government employees in areas near land borders, certain administrative regions at night, and informal housing developments, and advises avoiding municipal buses.
U.S. Department of State travel advisory (Aug 30, 2026) advises reconsidering travel to Oman due to risks from armed conflict and terrorism. The advisory cites ongoing threats of drone and missile attacks linked to hostilities between the United States and Iran (since Feb 28, 2026) and warns of terrorist violence targeting public places, tourist sites, transportation hubs, and gatherings. The advisory also notes related aviation safety guidance.
Illustrative image: Terracotta head, painted red and black, H 4.3 cm, W 2.6 cm. From Room (Chamber) 71 (at the uppermost occupation level) of the Royal Palace at Dur-Kurigalzu (Aqar Quf), Iraq. Probably representing a court dignitary. The overall depiction dates this head to the reign of Marduk-apla-iddina I, 1171-1159 BCE. On display at the Iraq Museum in Baghdad (within a large display case of Assyrian artifacts). IM50922; DK4-72. More information can be found here . — Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The advisory maintains its Level 4 warning against travel to Iraq, citing terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks, and limited U.S. emergency services. The excerpt says the crime risk indicator was added and the summary updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations.
A U.S. travel advisory warns of terrorism and armed conflict risks in the United Arab Emirates, citing drone and missile threats and significant disruptions to commercial flights. It notes U.S.–Iran hostilities began on February 28, 2026, and that U.S. government personnel face travel restrictions at military bases and energy infrastructure sites.
U.S. Department of State travel advisory for Jordan (Aug 29, 2026) warns of elevated terrorism risk and threats related to ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran, including potential drone and missile attacks and disruptions to commercial flights. The advisory highlights heightened risk in Zarqa City and recalls travel restrictions for U.S. government personnel.
The U.S. Department of State (Aug 29, 2026) advises reconsidering travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict. It cites an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks following hostilities between the United States and Iran beginning Feb 28, 2026, notes disruptions to commercial flights, highlights heightened risk in Zarqa City, and warns terrorists may target tourist locations, transport hubs, markets, and government buildings.
The advisory says not to travel to Iraq for any reason, citing terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks, and limited U.S. government emergency services.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 3 travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates ("Reconsider Travel"). The advisory warns U.S. travelers to reconsider travel to the country.
A U.S. travel advisory urges reconsidering travel to Kuwait, citing threats including armed conflict, landmines, and crime. The source also reports serious disruption to commercial aviation and limits on U.S. government services.
