Tariff threats, Pan Am wreckage, most powerful passports: Catch up on the day’s stories
The index shows widening travel freedom, with the average passport now reaching 108 destinations and Afghanistan last with access to 22.
- Donald Trump plans a 50% tariff on Canadian imports, which would rank among the steepest duties since the Supreme Court struck down his previous trade measures.
- Millions of Americans and Canadians are inhaling dangerous air from wildfires, as smoke creates a hazardous mix of gases and tiny particles affecting respiratory health.
- Remnants of a plane were discovered on the Atlantic floor 74 years after crashing off Puerto Rico, a tragedy that killed 52 people and prompted safety reforms.
- A couple claims they are defending First Amendment rights by recording in public spaces, though critics argue these actions harass people and invade privacy.
- Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to bring rain, gusty winds, and flooding from Florida to Louisiana.
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Singapore passport crowned world's most powerful for third year running
Singaporeans continue to enjoy some of the world's greatest travel freedom, with the Republic retaining the title of the world's most powerful passport for the third consecutive year. The Singapore passport offers visa-free access to 192 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released on Monday (July 21).The index ranks 199 passports based on the number of destinations their...
Singapore still holds world's most powerful passport title
SINGAPORE: Singapore has once again been ranked as having the world’s most powerful passport, with its citizens able to travel to 192 destinations without needing to obtain a visa in advance, according to the July 2026 Henley Passport Index. The country retained its position at the top of the global rankings, ahead of Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates, which jointly occupied second place. Passport holders from those three countrie…
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