The U.S. has renewed its West Asia travel alert, warning citizens that tensions with Iran could flare up quickly – potentially disrupting regional security and throwing travel plans into disarray
Rising tensions with Iran are rocking Asia’s food systems – exposing brittle supply chains, sending food prices higher, and forcing governments to urgently overhaul their food-security plans
Across Asia, alarm bells are sounding: relentless extreme weather, export curbs and soaring costs are squeezing food supplies. The fallout is stark – prices are climbing, protests are becoming more likely, and regional stability is coming under growing strain, leaving governments and markets increasingly on edge
Fast-fashion garments are piling up in South Asian warehouses as the Middle East conflict snarls air routes. With flights rerouted or grounded, retailers are postponing shipments – and suppliers warn that cancelled export orders may soon follow