Aviation & Travel Disruption: New US “secondary sanctions” on Iranian airlines are triggering flight suspensions across the region, with the UAE halting all Iranian airline services and reports of cancellations to Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Baghdad—while Iran’s Imam Khomeini Airport still shows some links including Afghanistan, Armenia, China, Iraq, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Turkey. Tourism Safety in Afghanistan: A convoy crash in Badakhshan on the Kashm–Faizabad highway killed a motorcyclist, and Taliban authorities detained four foreign tourists (including a woman) plus two interpreters for questioning. Afghan Sports & Inspiration: Cyclist Fariba Hashimi won silver at the Asian Games in Japan, describing how she trained in disguise after fleeing Taliban rule and hopes her medal pushes women to compete without fear. Border & Document Risks for Travelers: Two Afghan brothers were arrested at Split Airport, Croatia, after forged identity cards using historic Croatian ruler names were discovered; investigators say the cards were supplied via Athens. Regional Security Impacting Travel: Pakistan carried out air and drone strikes inside Afghanistan targeting a drone network, warning the Taliban and threatening further responses. US Entry Pathways for Afghans: AfghanEvac says two Afghans entered the US under a narrow follow-to-join exception, stressing that broader travel access claims are inaccurate.