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Iraqi people light fireworks at Tahrir Square in Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 30, 2026. Ali al-Zaidi, Iraqi prime minister and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, on Wednesday officially announced the conclusion of the U.S.-led international coalition's mission to combat the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq.He made the announcement during an official ceremony in Baghdad marking Iraq's Sovereignty Day and the conclusion of the coalition's mission, according to a statement from al-Zaidi's media office. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)People attend a flag-raising ceremony marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)Tourists watch the firework show celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding...