Inzamam Rashid, a Gulf correspondent, discusses the possibility of imminent US strikes on Iran amid troop evacuations, analyzing potential Iranian retaliation. Nick Moniz, Monocle's design editor, highlights the excitement at Maison&Objet and Paris' design supremacy over Milan. Adrienne Clauser, Financial Times luxury correspondent, delves into shifting trends in luxury pricing and the rise of local brands competing with European giants. Jesper Kohl, an economist in Tokyo, offers insights into Japan's surging markets and factors fueling corporate investments.