Bahrain

- Bahrain's foreign minister is working to expedite approval of a free trade agreement between Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). - A tanker off Qatar’s north coast was hit by multiple projectiles, raising concerns about increased attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. - Gulf oil flows have returned to approximately 81% of their pre-war levels in September, according to recent data. - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised close ties between Malaysia and Bahrain for hosting the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit during which time Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa visited Malaysia.