World Cup Travel Row: Iran’s football federation says it will complain to FIFA over strict U.S. rules that force the team to enter and leave within 24 hours of matches, calling it unfair and disruptive to preparation. Border & Airport Strain: IATA warns EU’s new digital border system could trigger up to six-hour passport-control waits for Britons during peak summer travel. Sustainable Island Hopping: The Maldives will deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats under a $100m “Navier Network” plan to cut emissions and modernize transfers. Regional Air Connectivity: Air Tanzania launches direct Mwanza–Dodoma flights, cutting travel time to about 80 minutes and boosting Lake Zone access. Tourism Disruption From Disasters: Davao Occidental in the Philippines suspends tourism across earthquake-hit areas until safety inspections and clearances are completed. Muslim-Friendly Tourism Push: Indonesia highlights gains in the Global Muslim Travel Index and expands halal and Muslim-friendly destination programs. Local Tourism Growth: Malaysia’s Perak reports rising domestic overnight arrivals but a slight dip in international visitors, citing flight gaps on the Singapore–Ipoh route. Travel Tech & Ease: Saily targets “friction” in using eSIMs, aiming to make setup simpler for travelers. Tourism Fees Dispute: Boracay’s gateway village council opposes fee collection at Aron Magic Island, challenging another local government’s authority.