Israel has joined the many countries in the Middle East which all travel is advised against and high caution is recommended in much of the region

The U.S. military is deploying more fighter aircraft to the Middle East and extending the deployment of other warplanes, bolstering U.S. military forces in the region as the war between Israel and Iran rages,

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Thursday, as investors weighed the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady, while the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continues to dent sentiment.

European shares were subdued on Wednesday ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, while persisting Middle East tensions also kept investors on edge.

Gold prices held firm during Wednesday’s Asian trading session as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the Federal Reserve’s anticipated announcement on interest rates. The metal’s status as a safe-haven asset gained strength amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran,