Algeria–Spain Diplomacy: Algeria formally ended its four-year diplomatic freeze with Spain after Pedro Sánchez visited Algiers and met President Tebboune, but Madrid did not budge on the Sahara dispute that triggered the rupture in 2022. World Cup Travel & Tourism: Spain’s 2026 World Cup win capped a month of record crowds across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., with millions of visitors filling stadiums and fan zones—while debates over VAR and ticketing politics lingered. Maritime Careers & Mobility: We Work the Waterways appointed Kelsey Foster as deputy director, boosting partnerships aimed at growing Algeria-linked and wider maritime talent pipelines. Safety for Travelers: New Orleans issued preparations for Tropical Storm Bertha, warning of street flooding, transit delays and shelter plans—useful for anyone planning Gulf Coast trips. Visa Watch: Taiwan tightened Sri Lanka tourist visa rules, limiting applications to specific approved purposes and adding documentation requirements. Sports Tourism in Algeria: WAFCON 2026 kicks off in Morocco on July 26, with Algeria listed in Group A alongside Morocco, Senegal and Kenya. Sahel Security: A July 18 Mali ambush near Anefis killed at least 50 soldiers and involved coordinated separatist and jihadist groups—another reminder of travel risk in parts of the Sahel.