A strike has been reported near an Al Quds Day rally in Tehran, Iran, which is an international rally in support of Palestinians. Private charter flights out of the Middle East have surged since the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, with those who can afford to leave the region paying astronomical prices. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared unwell during a budget committee session, which raised concerns about her health. The country's most advanced economy, South Africa, is also exposed to potential oil price shocks, which could cause higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on currencies.