Aviation Security Shock: A flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was saved after the captain was stabbed and passengers stormed the cockpit; it landed safely in Saudi Arabia as Israel’s PM Netanyahu said the co-pilot underwent “Islamist radical indoctrination,” while investigators keep probing vetting and motive. US-Iran Power Shift: Iran’s IRGC hailed the complete US withdrawal from Iraq as a “historic victory,” as Iraq marks “Sovereignty Days” and factions warn they’re not bound by any timetable. Regional Military Posture: The US is sending another carrier strike group and Marines to the Middle East amid Iran tensions, with oil markets reacting to the risk. Oil & Trade: Gulf crude exports are near pre-war levels, but refined fuel flows lag, keeping prices elevated; China’s fuel-export moves also stirred volatility. Israel Politics & Rights: Israel’s Supreme Court urged an Arab party leader to withdraw from the Knesset race, while Israel and Jordan trade sharp accusations over Palestinian rights. Turkey Crackdown: Turkish police arrested three mayors on corruption charges, and courts shut down an independent news site over “LGBT propaganda,” while academic freedom groups warn of tighter controls. Diaspora & Education: Jewish teachers in Ontario filed complaints over antisemitism and alleged discrimination, and Pennsylvania lawmakers held a hearing on Jew-hatred in schools. Hajj Update: Saudi Arabia approved 10,000 additional 2027 Hajj slots for Nigeria.