Iran War & Shipping Disruption: The Pentagon watchdog says Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US facilities across the Gulf and depleted key US munitions, while US President Donald Trump vowed more action after reporting the destruction of Iranian tankers. Energy Markets: Oil pushed back above $100 as Hormuz-linked risks and pipeline attacks keep supply fears front and center. Kuwait Politics: The Amiri decree accepted the resignation of Commerce Minister Osama Boodai and named Abdulaziz Al-Marzouq as acting minister. Banking & Consumer Risk: A Kuwaiti citizen filed a complaint after KD 2,000 was withdrawn from her account without authorization, with investigators probing how access was obtained. Education & Youth: Students returned for the 2026-27 school year as the Interior Ministry deployed 870 patrols and Education Minister Jalal Al-Tabtabaei inspected schools; PAS also launched the merged Kuwait Youth and Sports Season with a new visual identity. Sports & Regional Ties: Kuwait will host the Saudi Super Cup (Dec 19-23) at Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium, with tickets to go on sale after the Oct 14 draw. Finance Products: KFH-Bahrain launched a “Silver Account” for buying and selling silver via digital channels. Labor & Policy: Kuwait’s trade union chief urged unity among Arab unions to protect workers’ rights ahead of the Arab Labour Conference in Cairo.