World Cup Travel & Visas: Iran’s national team has left Turkey for Mexico, with players receiving U.S. visas but Iran accusing the U.S. of still blocking some key support staff, keeping the delegation’s travel plans under strain as the squad bases in Tijuana for matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. Gambia Sports Tourism: The Gambia is set to host the 2026 AUSC Region 2 Games in Banjul (7–13 June), drawing athletes and supporters and boosting demand for hotels, transport, and local services. Air Connectivity: ValueJet adds a direct Accra–Banjul route (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays), making it easier for West African travellers to reach The Gambia’s coast. Halal & Standards: SMIIC is in The Gambia (1–5 June) training stakeholders on halal quality infrastructure to support internationally recognized certification and accreditation. Policy & Costs for Travellers: UTG warns the Iran conflict is raising fuel and food costs, with knock-on risks for tourism revenues and remittances that many Gambian households rely on. US Visa Processing Change: Gambians will now have to travel to Senegal for U.S. visa processing as consular services shift to designated hubs.