Reports

As of May 7, the Israel Defense Forces control the Gaza side of the Rafah Crossing. Since that day, the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and Gaza has remained closed. As soon as the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem receives informa...

The U.S. Embassy wishes to remind U.S. citizens in Egypt of existing security guidance. The Embassy is aware of reports of a foreign national resident killed in an attack in Alexandria, Egypt on May 7, 2024. This incid...

The Eurovision Song Contest final will be hosted in Malmo on Saturday, May 11.  Due to its popularity, the contest is expected to attract large crowds to the festivities.  The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to exerci...

Demonstrations critical of U.S. policy have recently taken place at U.S. government facilities throughout Türkiye. Such demonstrations may re-occur with little advance notice.  Demonstrations may also take place in areas...

Media report a planned protest is expected to take place at the U.S. Embassy on May 11, 2024.

Event: The Embassy has learned that a demonstration organized by PiS and Solidarity Trade Union is scheduled to take place Friday, May 10, 2024, starting at 12:00 p.m. and is projected to last until 10:00 p.m.

A general strike is planned for May 9, 2024 that may significantly impact government, transportation, and general services (i.e. public transport, flights and airport services, banking, hospitals, commercial activity, et...

The Emergency Operations Center (COE) of the Dominican Republic has issued a red alert for four provinces, including Santo Domingo, and a yellow alert for 13 provinces due to heavy rainfall that is expected to continue a...

Rio Grande do Sul continues to experience major flooding, landslides, transportation interruptions, and other related safety concerns. Persons living in areas prone to flooding are urged to take preventive actions and be...

The U.S. Consulate General Karachi is aware of a threat of a terrorist attack at Karachi Port. In response to such situations, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates sometimes restrict access to certain areas for official U.S....

The Government of Rio Grande do Sul has announced a state of emergency for the state of Rio Grande do Sul due to heavy rains that are causing major flooding, transportation interruptions, and other safety concerns.

Events:  The Lithuanian government and military have announced that they plan to organize civil defense drills across the country from May 1-9, 2024 as part of the “Thunderstorm 2024” exercises. 

A demonstration is scheduled on Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. near the front gate of the U.S. Embassy, in front of the Menara See Hoy Chan building. U.S. citizens should monitor local media for updates. Currently, the U.S...

Unusually heavy rains have led to flooding, road closures, and dangerous driving conditions in various places across Kenya.

There is a planned demonstration in at the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou on May 3rd at 1400.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Measles in the Philippines

Event:  Large demonstrations related to the proposed “On Transparency of Foreign Influence” law are expected to continue in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi on Shota Rustaveli Avenue.  Demonstrators may be fou...

The U.S. Consulate General Lahore is aware of open-source information that a South Punjab-based organization has threatened a music competition that is occurring throughout Punjab from now until at least June 22. The gr...

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared on April 19 a nationwide state of emergency for a period of 60 days due to “severe internal disturbance and public calamity” in the energy sector.

Today, May 1, 2024, large organized demonstrations are expected throughout Türkiye to celebrate Labor Day.