Security: Iraqi forces foiled an ISIS attempt to sabotage a power transmission tower in the Baiji–Haditha corridor, then launched searches and boosted protection of critical infrastructure. Trade & Health: Iraq’s General Customs Authority set medicines at a 0.5% customs duty, while vitamins and supplements face 5% or 10% depending on classification, after earlier tariff confusion. Counterterrorism: INTERPOL’s “Operation Shams II” used AI on jihadist online content to identify 126 suspected foreign terrorist fighters from 108,000 facial images, with Iraq among participating countries. Airspace & Transport: Iraq fully reopened restricted western airspace for civilian flights after confirming military zones were no longer in use, aiming to improve routing and traffic flow. Governance & Weapons: The PM’s security adviser denied social-media claims of a deadline for consolidating weapons under state control, warning illegal carriers would be treated as terrorists. Anti-corruption: A Nasiriyah municipality corruption probe netted 70 arrests and left 15+ wanted, with alleged losses tied to land and investment deals. Economy & Energy: Saudi Aramco told European refiners it will halt crude shipments in October after pipeline damage linked to attacks involving Iraqi and Houthi forces, adding pressure to already tight oil markets. Environment: Officials warned drought, poaching, and vehicle intrusion are threatening wildlife in Iraq’s desert habitats between Najaf and Al-Muthanna. Culture & Sports: Iraq was drawn into Group S for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, alongside Egypt and other teams.