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Australia Issues “Do Not Travel” Warning for Saudi Arabia
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- Australia’s foreign affairs department upgraded Saudi travel advice to “do not travel”.
- The upgrade follows Houthi-claimed strikes on King Khalid Airport that killed 14 people and one person, injuring 11.
- Australia advises citizens to postpone all travel to Saudi Arabia, including Mecca pilgrimages.
- Australia also warns travelers to avoid King Khalid Airport and treat Saudi airport transit prohibited.
- Britain’s foreign office issued a similar advisory against non-essential Saudi travel.