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• A court blocked a last-minute effort by President Trump to change the rules regarding the use of mail ballots. • Washington State elections director Stuart Holmes noted that ballots were already printed, making a shift in rules very costly. • The ruling prevents election officials from having to execute contingency plans, such as the one in Weber County, Utah, to abandon mail voting entirely.

• India faces a shortage of fifth-bowling options for the second T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Tuesday. • Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out of the match on Monday due to a fresh side strain, joining Hardik Pandya on the sidelines. • These absences force the team to find an alternative bowling strategy to secure a series victory.

• The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain current interest rates during its upcoming policy decision in October. • Core inflation measures, which exclude volatile food and energy prices, are likely to remain near the 2 per cent target. • A decision to hold rates provides stability for borrowers and businesses facing high borrowing costs.

• Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for increased expertise in artificial intelligence and modern technology during a speech on Sunday. • Ibrahim warned that societies without a strong understanding of AI risk being weaponised by foreign forces. • This push for technical literacy aims to protect national security and societal stability from external technological manipulation.

• The BRICS grouping adopted a joint declaration on Saturday after overcoming sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE regarding the West Asia conflict. • The agreement followed a series of back-channel negotiations to reach a consensus among the member nations. • This diplomatic breakthrough allows India to maintain leadership and stability within the intergovernmental organization.

• European equities dropped to session lows after the European Central Bank raised interest rates to their highest level since 2025. • The decision followed a surge in Eurozone headline inflation to 3.3% in August, driven by a 14.3% increase in energy costs. • Higher rates aim to stop rising energy prices from triggering a cycle of higher wage demands and service pricing across the region.

• The External Affairs Ministry confirmed that leaders from China, Russia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia are expected to attend a summit in Delhi. • Attendees include Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. • The meeting addresses global supply chain crises in energy and agriculture caused by wars in Ukraine and West Asia.