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Travel advisories

Singaporeans in Japan advised to be on alert as Typhoon Jangmi heads towards Tokyo

People commute in heavy rain brought by severe tropical storm Jangmi in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, on June 3.
People commute in heavy rain brought by severe tropical storm Jangmi in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, on June 3.

Canada, Bahamas impose Ebola-related travel bans

An ambulance drives past an advocacy poster against the spread of the Ebola virus, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo Virus at the Platinum Medical Centre in Kampala, Uganda, May 26, 2026.
An ambulance drives past an advocacy poster against the spread of the Ebola virus, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo Virus at the Platinum Medical Centre in Kampala, Uganda, May 26, 2026.

US extends travel ban to permanent residents who have visited Ebola-hit countries

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 22 that extending the ban to green card holders was necessary to stop the virus from entering the country.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 22 that extending the ban to green card holders was necessary to stop the virus from entering the country.

CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola in DR Congo

The measures will not apply to US citizens, permanent residents and government personnel overseas, according to the order.
The measures will not apply to US citizens, permanent residents and government personnel overseas, according to the order.

Hidden danger behind beauty: Why Indonesia’s volcano safety measures are uneven

A rescuer looks on Mount Dukono Volcano during its eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.
A rescuer looks on Mount Dukono Volcano during its eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.

Iran to resume international flights from Tehran airport

A parked aircraft at Istanbul International Airport. Flights from the Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran will resume on April 25, with the first few headed to Istanbul, Turkey, and Muscat in Oman.
A parked aircraft at Istanbul International Airport. Flights from the Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran will resume on April 25, with the first few headed to Istanbul, Turkey, and Muscat in Oman.

More SIA flights to and from Dubai cancelled amid ongoing Middle East conflict

The national carrier's cancellation of flights between Singapore and Dubai was previously scheduled to last till April 30.
The national carrier's cancellation of flights between Singapore and Dubai was previously scheduled to last till April 30.

Singapore travellers reassess plans as Middle East conflict creates uncertainty

Visitors looking at the flight information display board at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 3 at 8.45pm on March 8, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Visitors looking at the flight information display board at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 3 at 8.45pm on March 8, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

SIA and Scoot to extend suspension of Middle East flights amid geopolitical tensions

SIA flights between Singapore and Dubai and Scoot flights between Singapore and Jeddah are affected.
SIA flights between Singapore and Dubai and Scoot flights between Singapore and Jeddah are affected.

Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah flights from March 4-8

Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran, stranding tens of thousands of passengers worldwide.
Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran, stranding tens of thousands of passengers worldwide.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.