Energy & Sovereignty: Iraq’s PM Ali Al-Zaidi says the country has restored full sovereignty after the Global Coalition’s Sept. 30 mission end, with Baghdad now controlling decisions, territory, airspace, and weapons under the commander-in-chief. Oil Exports & Infrastructure: Iraq and Türkiye advanced a draft deal to govern Iraqi crude exports via the Turkish port of Ceyhan, including more capacity and Turkish company participation, plus joint technical committees for oilfield investment and infrastructure. Construction & Housing: CRC Dorra signed a contract with ORA Iraq for Phase One of Ali Al-Wardi Residential City (Madinat al-Ward), moving the project from site prep toward primary construction. Water & Agriculture Planning: Haditha Dam storage in Anbar has topped 6 billion cubic meters, with Euphrates levels “within safe limits” and releases raised to support irrigation and a larger winter crop plan. Regional Security Spillover: Houthis claim they targeted a Saudi Aramco oil facility near Riyadh with missiles and drones as strikes around Yemen intensify. Oil Market Watch: OPEC+ monitoring bodies plan to review compliance and market conditions as output policy discussions continue. Logistics & Trade: Arab Bridge Maritime reported record profits above $40M through Sept. 30, citing growth in truck and passenger transport.