Middle East Culture & Society: Qatar Museums’ “Your Ghosts Are Mine” exhibition has been extended in Santiago, Chile until Nov. 1, drawing 15,000+ visitors and spotlighting migration, exile and memory through film and video from Qatar’s Years of Culture collections. Israel-Palestine & Holy Sites: Hundreds of Israelis, led by Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under heavy police protection during Sukkot, while Palestinian officials warned the raids won’t legitimize Israel’s “facts on the ground.” Iran-UK Security: Iran’s London embassy categorically rejected any link to arrests near RAF Fairford, where five London men were questioned over suspected explosives and terrorism offences tied to a base used for strikes on Iran. Regional Power & Shipping: The US CENTCOM dismissed claims that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, stressing ongoing commercial traffic and oil flows. Turkey Courts & Speech: Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was sentenced to just over 19 months for insulting Erdoğan and “religious values,” with the case pending appeal. Culture & Publishing: Istanbul hosted the first International Islamic Publishing Congress, bringing 200+ publishers from 67 countries to discuss rights, translation and publishing standards. Iraq: The US has fully withdrawn from Iraq, ending combat and logistics presence after more than two decades.