US Exits Iraq After Two Decades, China’s Factory Activity Rebounds and Oil Rises on Peace Talk Ho…

Headline news for September 30, 2026: US forces complete their withdrawal from Iraq today ending more than two decades of military presence after four thousand five hundred American deaths. Iran hails it as a victory while Iraqi security officials warn of a potential security vacuum. China’s factory activity returns to growth in September after two months of contraction. 

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