Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget subsidiary Scoot have again extended the cancellation of their Middle East flights amid the ongoing conflict.

The State Department has authorized the use of up to US$40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East because of disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war.

The Australian passport is the most expensive in the world, with its citizens paying AU$422 (US$302) to obtain the international travel document, following a price increase in January 2026.

Passengers flocked to the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on March 10 to board Asia’s first Disney cruise ship as it prepared to embark on its maiden voyage.

A Chinese man could face up to three years in jail, a fine, or both for allegedly stealing from a passenger on a flight from Singapore to Jakarta.

Restaurants and hotels across India, the second largest economy in Asia after China, warned of disruptions and possible shutdowns on March 10, as the Iran war constricts supplies of cooking gas, prompting the authorities to set up a panel to review industry requests.

Banana Beach in Thailand and Kelingking Beach in Indonesia have been named among the world’s 18 best beaches as part of Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.

The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all JetBlue flights due to a request from the airline, the agency said Tuesday.

With the Middle East conflict driving up fuel costs, airlines across Asia are raising ticket prices and drafting contingency plans that include grounding aircraft, while some group tours have been canceled.

Japan, voted the “world’s most favorite destination” last year, is planning to eliminate the requirement for most foreign tourists to meet immigration officers in person when entering the country, as authorities look to speed up entry procedures amid a rapid rise in international arrivals.