Volcanic Travel Disruption: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption continues to strand travellers and disrupt flights, including UAE–Jakarta routes, with airlines cancelling services and airports reopening unevenly; a Malaysian in Jakarta says she’s been in constant contact with the embassy and is avoiding land/ferry routes as ash affects airspace. Border Rules & Queues: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is now running without the earlier busy-period pause, raising fears of longer waits and missed connections, especially for African travellers facing biometric checks at 29 border crossings. UK–EU Travel Impact: UK holidaymakers are bracing for knock-on effects from EES, with concerns about delays and a reported multi-billion-pound hit to British tourism. Tourism Safety & Tensions: A Jaipur Amer Fort tourist guide died after being stabbed during a dispute, sparking protests and market shutdowns. Overtourism Crackdown: Tokyo’s Shinjuku is planning to ban short-term rentals in residential zones after complaints about noise, rubbish and trespassing. Saudi Tourism Push: Saudi’s Almosafer reports domestic tourism surging (46% of bookings in Jan–Jul 2026) alongside flexible, activity-led travel. Infrastructure & Access: NHAI targets faster Delhi–Amritsar (~4 hours) and Delhi–Katra (~6 hours) on an expressway, but corridor-level estimates depend on conditions.