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Travel alert issued for travellers to 17 countries following 'one of biggest ever' earthquakes
The Foreign Office has today issued a warning for 17 countries, advising travellers to 'follow the advice of local authorities'. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has hit Russia's far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that triggered...

UK Foreign Office updates travel advice for 15 countries after major 8.8 earthquake
07:58, 30 Jul 2025Updated 07:59, 30 Jul 2025 The Foreign Office has revised its travel guidance for 15 countries following a significant earthquake off the coast of Russia's far east. The quake, measuring a staggering 8.8 on the Richter scale,...

UK Foreign Office updates urgent travel advice for 17 countries amid tsunami warnings
Countries surrounding the Pacific Ocean including the USA, Japan and New Zealand are on alert for tsunamis after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far east. The UK Foreign Office has issued travel alerts for 17 countries, spanning Canada...
Russia earthquake and tsunami: What to do if you're going on holiday to Japan, Hawaii or other affected areas
A tsunami has been triggered by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Russia. It has already hit parts of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Other areas popular with Aussies are also under tsunami warnings. READ MORE: Packing dos and don'ts:...

UK travel advice updated for 17 countries after Russia earthquake and tsunamis
The 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit the east coast of Russia on Wednesday (July 30), at 12.25am BST. It has caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and the Pacific islands south toward New...

Swathe of travel warnings for Aussies in multiple countries after huge Russia earthquake, tsunami warning
A swathe of urgent warnings have been issued for Aussie travellers with fears multiple countries across the Pacific could be hit by a tsunami following an 8.6 magnitude earthquake. Smartraveller is advising tourists in coastal areas to “move to...

Foreign Office issues urgent warning for 17 countries after 'one of biggest ever' earthquakes
The Foreign Office today issues a warning for 17 countries and told travellers to ‘follow advice of local authorities. One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has struck Russia’s far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that caused tsunami waves...

Urgent Foreign Office warning for these 17 countries after 'massive' earthquake
The Foreign Office has today issued a warning for 17 countries, advising travellers to 'follow the advice of local authorities'. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has hit Russia's far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that triggered...

Britons issued tsunami warning for 17 countries at once as alerts sound out across Pacific
Britons have been issued tsunami warnings in 17 different countries by the Foreign Office after a record-breaking earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia in the early hours of this morning. The list includes: Chile, Costa Rica, Kiribati,...

Foreign Office update for 15 countries after widespread tsunami warnings including US and Japan
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for 15 countries after a major earthquake hit off the coast of Russia's far east on Wednesday. An 8.8-magnitude tremor hit near the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Warnings for Japan, Hawaii, US...

Tsunami panic grips Pacific – The damage caused and what lies ahead
An 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered a chain of tsunami panic across the Pacific, with countries from Japan to Hawaii bracing for impact. The resulting waves have displaced thousands, left travellers stranded...

Britons issued tsunami warning for 17 countries at once as alerts sound out across Pacific
Britons have been issued tsunami warnings in 17 different countries by the Foreign Office after a record-breaking earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia in the early hours of this morning. The list includes: Chile, Costa Rica, Kiribati,...

Ex-IDF soldier amazed by pro-Israel love in Samoa
"People on the street who don't even know me want to take pictures, hug me and tell me they’re praying for us. It's amazing,” said Harel Perel, a 23-year-old former IDF soldier, who was overwhelmed by the warm reception he received upon arriving...

Sāmoa govt escalates dengue fever response amid soaring cases
In response to an increase in Dengue Fever cases, the Sāmoan government is mobilising a coordinated national response three months after declaring a major outbreak. This year, two children have died from dengue fever, and the average infection...

Dengue fever outbreak: Samoa shuts schools as cases surge, second child dies
Despite staunch efforts by his family to get him medical help, including being medically evacuated to New Zealand, he died in his parents’ arms at Auckland’s Starship children’s hospital on April 13. More than 1700 confirmed cases Dengue fever,...

Four-year audit backlog unacceptable
A lot has happened over the last three years, punctuated by the measles epidemic in the second half of 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020–2021, impacting both Samoa’s Government and the private sector. The declaration of the State of...
Tsunami waves hit Hawaii
Hawaii governor Josh Green said the state has not seen any "wave of consequence" quite yet. He said no wave activity has come past the big island, also known as Hawaii Island, but warned residents weren't in the clear. "Don't get on the road at...

Tsunami warning live stream: Watch webcams in Hawaii, Russia, Japan before waves
A tsunami hit coastal areas of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday. Warnings are also in place for Alaska, Hawaii and other...
Aussie stuck in Hawaii says locals 'panic buying' after tsunami warning
An Australian paddleboarder in Hawaii said he and a group of mates moved to higher ground and are hunkering down in a high-rise apartment after tsunami sirens started blaring on the beach. Charlie Verco, 24, from Bondi, was due to fly home...

59 Visa Free Countries For Indians To Travel To After The Passport Rank Upgrade
9July 25, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – These visa free countries for Indians in 2025 have made it easier than ever to travel around the world. International trips are no longer just dreams for Indians. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for...