With more contagious strains of COVID-19 rapidly spreading across the globe, countries must now rely more on internal testing and stringent hygiene measures to prevent new outbreaks.

Following the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump in a failed bid to upset his recent electoral defeat, the political turmoil of the preceding year shows no signs of abating.

As a tumultuous year comes to an end, we look towards key global risks affecting travellers in 2021.

Whether its long-distance rail or intercity public transport, travelling this holiday season can be a daunting task amid the ongoing pandemic. However, operators and passengers can take a few simple steps to make the journey safely despite these health concerns. Here are some tips that will help mitigate the risks of contracting COVID-19 for those travelling this month.

As the Electoral College meets to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the 3 November election, the refusal of incumbent President Donald Trump and his supporters to accept the results bodes ill for future elections.

While airline travel is starting to pick-up, concerns over passenger health still remain amid the ongoing pandemic. Here are some tips for those travelling by air this holiday season to provide some peace of mind and to minimise the risks of contracting COVID-19.

Mass protests have erupted in Jakarta and across Indonesia and have escalated into violence as the government plans to introduce new changes to the criminal code and anti-corruption laws that move the country closer towards Islamisation.

Heavy fighting in Rakhine state between the Arakan Army and Myanmar’s military – that has largely fallen under the international radar – is developing into an open-ended military conflict that has the potential to destabilise the country.

The world’s third largest democracy and most populous Muslim-majority country goes to the polls on 17 April to determine their president, national legislature and provincial and local governments for the next five years.