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1. Microsoft releases the largest monthly security update in its history, fixing nearly 1,000 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day flaws that have been actively exploited.

2. Apple plans to hold its autumn keynote without releasing the base-model iPhone 18, instead focusing on high-end devices, and will launch the foldable iPhone Duo with a starting price of $1,999.

3. Trump said his call with Putin went well, suggesting a possible bilateral summit, and said the Iran war will end after midterm elections, with oil prices expected to drop significantly.

4. Circle acquired Singapore’s Tazapay for $400 million in stock—its largest deal since 2018. Tazapay processes $25 billion in transactions annually, with 60% settled in stablecoins.

5. The Brent crude oil futures settlement price was $101.21 per barrel, up 3.36%, due to escalating tensions involving Iran and supply concerns.

6. The Trump administration proposed that the 2030 census count only citizens and permanent residents, removing questions about ethnicity, which may affect the allocation of immigration-related seats and funding.

7. UK police have opened a criminal investigation into the Reform UK party, involving foreign donors paying for polling expenses, in violation of election finance laws.

8. On the previous session, the Shanghai International Energy Exchange’s crude oil futures contract 2610 closed the night session up 7% at 773.10 yuan per barrel, while Shanghai silver rose 2.4%.