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Trump Administration Says It Is Working to Help Americans Leave Israel Amid Iran Conflict

As fighting between Iran and Israel continued for a sixth day, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem made its first announcement for Americans trying to leave Israel.

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The United States Embassy in Jerusalem in 2023.

Israeli Airline Will Bring Back Stranded Israeli Travelers

Between 100,000 and 150,000 Israelis have been stuck abroad as the country’s airspace remains closed and the fighting with Iran drags on.

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An El Al plane at Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus. The airline said on Tuesday that it would begin taking home Israelis stranded abroad from Larnaca, Athens, Rome, Milan and Paris.

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.

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The Ben Gurion airport, which serves Tel Aviv, was largely empty on Friday after flights were canceled following Israel’s attack on Iran.

Anti-Tourism Protests in Italy, Portugal and Spain Draw Attention to Quality of Life Issues

In Italy, Portugal and Spain, activists used water pistols and a “noisy stroll” of suitcases to draw attention to rising housing costs and the environmental toll of tourism.

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U.S. Urges Americans to Steer Clear of Nicaragua

Despite a flurry of positive reports in the travel press, U.S. officials say Americans should avoid Nicaragua because it’s an authoritarian regime.

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Surfers at Remanso Beach in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, last year.

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.

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People heading into the new Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. The city is seeking to rebrand itself as the region’s events capital, emphasizing concerts and trade shows.

Another ‘Gomorrah’ TV Series About the Mob? Some in Naples Say, ‘Basta.’

With another “Gomorrah” spinoff being filmed, some Neapolitans say they’re fed up with all the shows portraying the “malavita,” or the lawless life. “Why must only bad things be said about us?”

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Tourists visiting Vele di Scampia, a cluster of public housing towers, now undergoing demolition, in Naples, where much of the early seasons of “Gomorrah” were filmed.

Who Does Trump’s New Travel Ban Include and Exclude?

World Cup players, dual citizens and people with existing visas would still be allowed to enter the U.S.

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Passengers going through security checks at Newark International Airport last month.

Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover

Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.

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Mt. Etna, on the island of Sicily, is one of Europe’s most active volcanoes and it erupted again on Monday.
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