AMERICAS Colombia (Security threat level – 4): At approximately 2245 local time (0145 UTC) on 19 January 2022, a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated near a police station and the offices of several humanitarian organizations in the downtown area of Saravena, a city located in the northeastern department of...

AMERICAS Bolivia (Security threat level – 3): On 19 January 2022, Bolivia’s minister of health and sports suspended a measure requiring individuals to present a COVID-19 vaccination pass or negative PCR test taken within the preceding 48 hours before being allowed to access businesses and public spaces such as supermarkets,...

AMERICAS United States (Security threat level – 2): At approximately 1100 local time (1700 UTC) on 15 January 2022, a gunman took four people hostage inside a synagogue in the northern Texas town of Colleyville, located about 25 mi (40 km) northeast of downtown Dallas. A standoff then ensued between...

ASIA China (Security threat level – 3): On 14 January 2022, Hong Kong authorities announced new travel restrictions for transiting air travelers in an effort to limit the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19. As of 16 January, travelers who have been to any Group A country within 21...

ASIA India (Security threat level – 3): At approximately 1700 local time (1130 UTC) on 13 January 2022, at least 12 cars of the Guwahati-Bikaner Express train derailed near the New Domohani railway station in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal state, located approximately 40 km (25 mi) southeast of...

ASIA Kazakhstan (Security threat level – 4): On 12 January 2022, authorities banned all public events and closed theaters, karaoke bars and nightclubs in the capital Nur-Sultan until further notice amid concerns regarding surging numbers of COVID-19 cases. Religious events – including Friday public prayers – conferences, forums, and seminars...

AUSTRALASIA Australia (Security threat level – 2): As of 1830 local time (0900 UTC) on 11 January 2022, Tropical Cyclone Tiffany was located approximately 690 km (430 mi) west-northwest of the city of Cairns, and was moving west-southwest at 24 kph (15 mph), according to the U.S. Typhoon Warning Center....