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The Middle East

November 30, 2025

The FCDO is currently advising against all travel to Syria, Yemen, Iran and much of isreal and also has area travel warnings for many countries in the region. Whilst many parts such as the UAE, Egypt and Jordan are generally stable and prosperous, this is not the case other areas. The ongoing war beteween Israel & Iran has further de-stabilised the area although Iran and it's proxies; Hamas and Hezbollah have been servely damaged by Israel's military actions since the Hamas 7th October attack on Israel civilains. As a result of that attack the IDF have carried out a massive atack on Hamas's positions in Gaza, the result if that perhaps at least 20,000 civlians have been killed and there is a ongoing humanitarian crisis. The IDF have also reduced Hezbollah's fighting capacity and it's note worthy that Hezbollah has not joined Iran in atacking Israel following the IDF attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025.  

At least 34,000 people were killed in the February 2023 earthquake on the Turkish/Syrian border.

Current highlights:

  • Israel: Poss increase in ops in Lebanon
  • Lebanon: IDF kills senior Hezbollah leader in Beirut
  • Iraq: Power cuts in central and southern areas 
  • Israel: UK, France & Canada recognise Palestian state
  • Yemen: Conflict continues
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South & Central America

November 29, 2025

 

 

 

Prior to travel to the Americas, it's vital to check the Covid entry requiements, the FCDO website is a good starting point. Most countries require proof of double vaccination and the completion of a health entry form.

The crime rates in many Latin American cities is higher than in Europe and since the covid pandemic, many countries continue to face economic unrest. Inflation is very high in Argentina and Brazil is in a state of political unrest following the November 2022 election. In early December 2022, the Peru President Castillo was impeached and outsted from office leading to widespread street protests. Ecuador remains unstable due to gang violence and political instability.

Current highlights:

  • Venezuela: Tensions with US increase  
  • Brazil: Heavy rain forecast for southern areas 
  • Honduras: Election results expected
  • Peru: Break diplomatic ties with Mexico
  • Brazil: COP 30 conference 11-21 Nov in Belem
  • Chile: Election run off on 14 Dec 
  • Venezuela: US offer $50m reward for capture of Presient Maduro
  • Brazil: Trump to impose 50% trade tariffs
  • Ecuador: State of emergency exttended and multiple street protests
  • Colombia: Increase paramilitary by some break away rebel groups 
  • Colombia: Yellow Fever health emergency declared
  • Trinidad & Tobago: State of emergency declared
  • Brazil: Extensive flooding in Rio Grand do Sur
  • Ecuador: Power cuts as drought affects hydro generation
  • Ecuador: State of emergency continues in some areas
  • Brazil: Significant increase in cases of Dengue Fever
  • Peru: Increased risk Dengue Fever in lowland areas

View our April 2023 South America Briefing

 

 

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South East Asia

November 30, 2025

Travel to the Chinese mainland for toursim and some businesses opened up again on 15 March '23. The region is generally easy and safe for both the business and recreational traveller, apart from Myanmar which remains unstable following the military coup of Febrary 2021. The military have systematically crushed civil resistance and the FCDO is currently advising against all but essential to Myanmar except for Yangon. Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand present no significant issues to travellers. UK citizens can generally enter visa free for short stays. In the summer of 2025 conflict broke out between Thailand & Cambodia due to a border issue, the situation has calmed down but travellers should avoid the area in dispute. We assess that Thailand is heading for increased political turbulance and indeed the PM was removed by the high court in late 2025.   

Current highlights:

  • Indonesia: Over 400 dead in Sumatra floodings
  • Hong Kong: Over 120 dead from housing fire
  • Vietnam: Flooding kills over 90  
  • Indonesia: Increased volcanic activity Mout Semeru 
  • Myanmar: Mil retake large areas of territory 
  • Japan: Sanae Takaichi elected as PM
  • Philippines: Earthquake strikes Cebu province
  • Thailand/Cambodia: Land borders still shut - tensions remain.
  • Vietnam: Typhoon Bualoi causes 11 deaths & extensive damage
  • South Korea: Extensive flooding in south
  • Thailand/Cambodia: Some border clashes despite ceasefire
  • Philippines: Health issue in Manilla due to uncollected rubbish. 
  • Thailand: Some political protests continue 
  • Malaysia: Search for wreckage of MH 370 to start again
  • Indonesia: Volcanic eruption on Flores island
  • Vietnam: Increased risk of Dengue Fever in Hanoi
  • Myanmar: Army loses major town to Karen rebels
  • Taiwan: Elevated Dengue Fever threat
  • Laos & Vietnam: Dengue Fever risk
  • Cambodia: Water shortage in some cities
  • Philippines: Increased terrorism threat in Mindanao Province
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