Ellen Jensen

On September 3, a commemorative military parade will take place in Beijing, China. Parade-related security checkpoints have already been established.

On September 3, a military parade commemorating the end of World War II will proceed along Changan Avenue and pass through Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Areas surrounding the parade location have been closed for rehearsals and security checks. Security checks have also increased at railway stations and airports within China.

SafeAbroad Global Intelligence Briefing: August 2025

This month, our team of analysts recapped major events from around the world, including:

-July 7 anti-government protests that turned violent in Kenya, which killed at least 31 people.
-Severe flooding across the Philippines beginning on July 22 that resulted in at least 40 casualties along with significant damages and travel disruptions.
-Scheduled railway maintenance that will affect rail lines across Italy during August. These delays will be especially impactful due to the tourist season.

Cambodian and Thai soldiers have clashed near the Ta Muen Thom temple in Surin, Thailand

Cambodian and Thai soldiers have clashed near the Ta Muen Thom temple in Surin, Thailand, which Thai soldiers were attempting to secure and restrict access to. Thailand has accused Cambodia of placing landmines on the Thai side of the disputed border, and a landmine exploded near Chong An Ma on July 23. Thai authorities have closed all tourist sites and border crossings.

SafeAbroad Global Intelligence Briefing: July 2025

This month, our team of analysts recapped major events from around the world, including:

-The U.S. Embassy in Qatar’s shelter in place order on June 23 due to the possibility of a retaliatory missile strike against U.S. infrastructure in the Middle East.
-The 17th Annual BRICS Summit that will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 6-7. The conference will cause significant travel disruptions.
-The Ukraine Recovery Conference that will be held from July 10-11 in Rome, Italy, to discuss Ukraine’s possible integration into the EU.

SafeAbroad Global Intelligence Briefing: June 2025

This month, our team of analysts recapped major events from around the world, including:

-The killing of a former aide to pro-Russian Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych in Madrid, Spain on May 21.
-A car ramming at a parade in Liverpool, United Kingdom on May 26 that injured at least 70 people.
-The anti-tourism protests that will occur on June 15 across southern Europe, reflecting a broader anti-tourist protest movement.

From July 27- 29 in Peru, demonstrators will hold nationwide protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte.

From July 27- 29, demonstrators will hold nationwide protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte. The protests coincide with the national holiday, Fiestas Patrias Peruanas. Flashpoints will include main plazas and government buildings. Heightened security measures will be enforced, including vehicle stops.

In South Africa, health officials have begun screening measures at ports of entry for an indefinite time due to increasing mpox infections.

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In South Africa, health officials have begun screening measures at ports of entry for an indefinite duration due to increasing mpox infections. Mpox is a severe viral disease that is spread through human-to-human transmission. Several fatalities have been reported, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are at increased risk.

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